How the Sounders turned smart spending into an all-time great MLS roster
Backheeled explores the Sounders’ frugal — but effective — roster-building strategy.
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Realio’s Ratings: Onward
Set pieces see Sounders secure three points, at a cost.
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Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff: One last playoff preview
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Ryan Kent will be available against Minnesota United
Midfielder has been “really good” in training this week.
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A beginner’s guide to the 2025 MLS Playoffs
This year’s bracket has no shortage of possibilities.
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Injury updates on a Roldan; Obed, Rothrock contract news and Minnesota preview
Niko and Jeremiah share what they learned this week.
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Lynn Biyendolo announces pregnancy
The Seattle Reign and USWNT forward, who hasn't featured in a game since August, shared the news on Instagram.
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The Campaign of 2025
Will the climax of beating the gods of soccer be the highlight of the story?
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An insider's look at Minnesota United
Jon Marthaler shares some insight.
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Finding the real Sounders
Sorting through stats and assumptions to find who the Sounders are.
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A pair of aces up Seattle’s sleeve
A two-forward formation could be Sounders’ secret weapon.
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Obed Vargas just keeps growing
Midfielder has grown into a key part of a MLS Cup contender.
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Under The Lights: Lobbing Scorchers End-of-Season Awards show!
Join Ari Liljenwall and guests at 7:30 PM Pacific Every Thursday!
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My end-of-year awards ballot
Messi is arguably the most deserving MVP in league history.
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Viewership numbers are a mixed bag for MLS, Sounders
Sounders were one of just 10 teams who saw their average attendance go up.
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Obed Vargas named finalist for Young Player of the Year
Jordan Morris is the only other Sounders player to win the award.
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The one where the guys discuss the playoff-bound Sounders and review their season predictions
With the MLS regular season behind us and the playoffs looming, Aaron and Jeremiah sit down and discuss the upcoming bracket tournament and where they see the Sounders headed in this chase for another trophy. They also dig into their “over/under” prediction list for the season to
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Seattle Sounders at NYCFC: community player ratings form
Rate your Sounders on their 2-1 road win.
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Are Sounders FC who we think they are?
To win MLS Cup, Sounders must overcome some of their shortcomings.
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Protested U.S. Open Cup qualifier must be replayed
Sharktopus FC wins their protest of loss to Bellevue Athletic.
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The Cooler Guild: Captain Lu's farewell win
A dub, a legacy, and a bright future on the horizon.
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Previewing the best Wild Card & Round One playoff matchups
Let the games begin.
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Pedro de la Vega likely out six months with broken kneecap
Midfielder suffered the injury against New York City FC.
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Four reasons to believe Sounders can win MLS Cup
And three reasons to be skeptical of that possibility.
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Previewing the Western Conference playoff bracket
Jeff Rueter joins us to give an outsider’s look at the West.
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