The Seattle Sounders treat their Wednesday clash with the Houston Dynamo as a must‑win to keep playoff hopes alive. A 13‑game winless stretch earlier in the season left them needing victories in their final three games to climb to at least sixth—and possibly fourth—in the Western Conference. With the Dynamo five points ahead but winless in seven, the Sounders can clinch a spot if they win and Portland drops points. Midfielder Paul Arriola stresses the urgency, while coach Brian Schmetzer confirms the return of Jordan Morris and the likely availability of Paul Rothrock and Yeimar Gómez Andrade after recent hamstring setbacks.
A rapid second-half brace rescued a point against the Timbers, but limping across the finish line keeps Sporting KC firmly entangled in the Wooden Spoon chase.
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Two teams looking to climb out of the bottom of the standings
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Dejan Joveljić has been called into the Serbia national team as they prepare to play four games in UEFA Nations League during the upcoming international break. As a result, he’ll miss all three of the Seattle Sounders’ upcoming home games. Those three matches will be pivotal to the Sounders’ chances of making the postseason. The Sounders are currently three points behind the Portland Timbers — who occupy the No. 9 spot in the Western Conference — but have played at least two fewer games than e...
A statistical breakdown of FC Dallas’ win vs Portland, including xG totals, possession trends, and what the numbers reveal about the performance.
A breakdown of FC Dallas’ win vs Portland, including tactical adjustments, key performances, and what it means for the 2026 MLS season.
All the facts from FC Dallas’ win over Portland.
Logan Farrington and Joaquin Valiente scored as FC Dallas beat Portland 2-1 for its third straight win, the club's longest winning streak since the 2020 season.
Lineup notes for FC Dallas vs. Portland, including starters, tactical changes, and key questions heading into kickoff.
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Early goals from Robin Lod and Dje D'Avilla pushed the Chicago Fire past the Portland Timbers on Sunday evening at Soldier Field
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Breaking down the numbers behind Seattle's sixth straight MLS defeat
Sounders lose sixth straight for first time ever.
Timbers deliver late winner as Sounders set a franchise record for longest losing streak.
Sounders will visit the Timbers at 7:45 PM PT on AppleTV and FS1
Above: Triumphant Timbers host northern rivals Seattle at Portland.
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A breakdown of FC Dallas’ draw vs Portland, including tactical adjustments, key performances, and what it means for the 2026 MLS season.
Unsurprisingly, there are no easy answers after a loss that bad.
Lack of spending isn’t why the Sounders were humiliated by the Timbers, but that loss should be a catalyst for long-term change.
Sounders suffer worst home loss in MLS history.
Rate your Sounders on a real doozy of a return to MLS play.
Sounders smashed at home 5–1 by Timbers in return to play.
Sounders will host the Timbers at 7:30 PM PT on AppleTV.