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Matt Calkins: Forget the slow start, the Sounders are showing they’re title contenders

Seattle’s 2-0 win over St. Louis City FC launched it into sixth place in the Western Conference.

 

Philadelphia Union’s Jack Elliott (right) and Jesús Bueno (left) try to chase Seattle Sounders’ forward Raúl Ruidíaz and the ball in the rain. Ruidíaz, and defender Nouhou, will be absent from Saturday’s game against the Chicago Fire. (Yong Kim / Tribune News Service)

Sounders’ Ruidiaz, Nouhou banned from team this week

The Seattle forward and defender won’t play Saturday as a “coach’s decision.”

 

Sounders complete purchase of NWSL’s Seattle Reign

Now both of Seattle’s pro soccer teams are under the umbrella of one ownership group.

 

Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris, right, runs with the ball before scoring a goal in front of FC Dallas midfielder Asier Illarramendi, left, and defender Nkosi Tafari during the second half in Game 2 of a first round MLS playoff soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Sounders navigating new MLS playoff rules

Seattle hosts a win-or-go-home Game 3 with Dallas on Friday.

Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris, right, runs with the ball before scoring a goal in front of FC Dallas midfielder Asier Illarramendi, left, and defender Nkosi Tafari during the second half in Game 2 of a first round MLS playoff soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
A look at the Seattle Sounders’ new crest and secondary images unveiled on Tuesday. (Seattle Times photo)

Sounders unveil new crest, colors as 50th season approaches

The new look, which gives a nod to the past, will start being worn by the team next season.

A look at the Seattle Sounders’ new crest and secondary images unveiled on Tuesday. (Seattle Times photo)
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Sounders fall apart late in loss to Timbers

Seattle allows four straight goals after leading 1-0.

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Fredy Montero of Seattle Sounders FC attends a training session in Tangier, Morocco, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, ahead of the team's quarterfinal Club World Cup soccer match against Egypt's Al Ahly FC. (AP Photo)

Sounders relishing meaning, opportunity at Club World Cup

Seattle, which will face Egypt’s Al Ahly on Saturday, is first MLS team to participate in the global event.

Fredy Montero of Seattle Sounders FC attends a training session in Tangier, Morocco, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, ahead of the team's quarterfinal Club World Cup soccer match against Egypt's Al Ahly FC. (AP Photo)
Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan, right, greets forward Jordan Morris, second from right, after Morris assisted him on a goal that was called back due to Morris being off-sides during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Chicago Fire, Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Sounders stars Morris, Roldan sign long-term contract extensions

Both players were entering the final year of their deals; the new extensions are expected to be 5 years each.

Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan, right, greets forward Jordan Morris, second from right, after Morris assisted him on a goal that was called back due to Morris being off-sides during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Chicago Fire, Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Garth Lagerwey, general manager of United States' MLS soccer Seattle Sounders, gestures during training, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Seattle, the day before a CONCACAF Champions League final soccer match against Mexico's Pumas. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Atlanta United names Sounders’ Lagerwey president

Lagerwey served as the Sounders’ general manager and president since 2015 — including two MLS Cup titles.

Garth Lagerwey, general manager of United States' MLS soccer Seattle Sounders, gestures during training, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Seattle, the day before a CONCACAF Champions League final soccer match against Mexico's Pumas. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Sounders midfielder Sota Kitahara, an Edmonds-Woodway graduate. (Sounders FC photo)

Kitahara climbs every rung of Sounders organization to 1st team

The Edmonds-Woodway grad, who recently signed a first-team contract, joined the team’s Discovery Program at age 12.

Sounders midfielder Sota Kitahara, an Edmonds-Woodway graduate. (Sounders FC photo)
Edmonds-Woodway alum Sota Kitahara signed a first-team contract with the Seattle Sounders on Friday. (Sounders FC photo)

Edmonds-Woodway alum Sota Kitahara signs with Sounders

The 19-year-old midfielder has been with the Sounders since joining the Discovery Program in 2014.

Edmonds-Woodway alum Sota Kitahara signed a first-team contract with the Seattle Sounders on Friday. (Sounders FC photo)
Seattle Sounders' Will Bruin (17) dribbles ahead of Nashville SC's Sean Davis (54) and Dax McCarty (6) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Sounders blanked by Nashville

Seattle loses for the third time in four games.

Seattle Sounders' Will Bruin (17) dribbles ahead of Nashville SC's Sean Davis (54) and Dax McCarty (6) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
The Seattle Sounders’ Cristian Roldan sneaks through three defenders on his way to the net against Sporting KC on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

GALLERY: Resurgent Sounders thrash Sporting KC

Seattle wins 3-0 and has collected 16 points in its past seven contests to climb up the Western Conference standings.

The Seattle Sounders’ Cristian Roldan sneaks through three defenders on his way to the net against Sporting KC on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Seattle Sounders’ Jordan Morris crosses the ball while being defended against Minnesota United Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Roldan puts Sounders ahead for good in win over Minnesota

Raul Ruidiaz and Nicolas Lodeiro also scored goals for Seattle in a much-needed MLS win.

Seattle Sounders’ Jordan Morris crosses the ball while being defended against Minnesota United Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
United States' Seattle Sounders midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro holds the trophy alongside teammates after defeating Mexico's Pumas to win the CONCACAF Champions League soccer final Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Commentary: With CCL win, Sounders join soccer elite

The prestigious title and a berth in the FIFA World Cup put Seattle in the realm of world soccer royalty.

United States' Seattle Sounders midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro holds the trophy alongside teammates after defeating Mexico's Pumas to win the CONCACAF Champions League soccer final Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
United States' Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second half of the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League soccer final against Mexico's Pumas, Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Sounders make history, become 1st MLS club to win CCL title

Seattle beats Mexico’s Pumas to win the prestigious tournament featuring teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean.

United States' Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second half of the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League soccer final against Mexico's Pumas, Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Nicolas Freire of Mexico's Pumas, right, and Raul Ruidíaz of United States' Seattle Sounders fight for the ball during the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League soccer final, in Mexico City, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

Sellout expected as Sounders host Pumas in CCL final

Seattle looks to add to its trophy case on Wednesday in the CONCACAF Champions League Final at Lumen Field.

Nicolas Freire of Mexico's Pumas, right, and Raul Ruidíaz of United States' Seattle Sounders fight for the ball during the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League soccer final, in Mexico City, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Obed Vargas (73) pushes past Austin FC midfielders Alex Ring (8) and Ethan Finlay (13) during an MLS soccer match at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Sounders play Austin FC to 1-1 draw

Will Bruin scored Seattle’s goal in the 43rd minute.

Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Obed Vargas (73) pushes past Austin FC midfielders Alex Ring (8) and Ethan Finlay (13) during an MLS soccer match at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
The Seattle Sounders’ Xavier Arreaga celebrates a goal against the Los Angeles Galaxy Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Arreaga’s header lifts Sounders past Galaxy for 1st win

Seattle improved to 1-2 in a back-and-forth battle with Los Angeles.

The Seattle Sounders’ Xavier Arreaga celebrates a goal against the Los Angeles Galaxy Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Seattle Sounders’ Obed Vargas tries to beat a defender to the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Galaxy Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

PHOTO GALLERY: Sounders beat Galaxy

Seattle picked up its first win of the season.

The Seattle Sounders’ Obed Vargas tries to beat a defender to the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Galaxy Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)