Frei will kick off his 17th MLS season on Saturday against the reigning Goalkeeper of the Year in Charlotte FC’s Kristijan Kahlina. In his third MLS season, the Croatian had one more shutout, 4.1 percentage points better save accuracy, played in five more MLS matches and had 50 more overall saves than Frei.
Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer plans to alter formations this season to help generate scoring. Multiple players have proved to be effective regardless of position and the roster is one of the most talented in club history.
It took all of three minutes into the first competitive match of the year for the Sounders’ new additions to show what could be in store for the upcoming season.
SEATTLE – The Sounders open their 2025 season on the road with a CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Guatemala’s Antigua GFC on Wednesday. The MLS home opener is Saturday against Charlotte FC at Lumen Field.
Jan. 31—A lot has changed since 2022. The projected first-choice lineup for the Sounders is not one of them. Club pillars in midfielder Nico Lodeiro (2023) and striker Raúl Ruidíaz (2024) didn't have their contracts renewed and defender Xavier Arreaga was traded last spring. But in a sport that usually has high roster turnover, Sounders general manager Craig Waibel has retained 10 players who ...
Jan. 28—South Korean defender Kim Kee-hee is returning to the Sounders. The club announced Tuesday a deal was reached to sign Kim through the 2025 season with an option for 2026. Kim, 35, helped the Sounders win their 2019 MLS Cup title. "We're thrilled to welcome Kim Kee-hee back to Seattle," said Craig Waibel, the Sounders general manager and chief soccer officer, in a news release. "Signing ...
RENTON, Wash. – Josh Atencio tapped the right side of his chest a couple of times as he spoke. Yes, the No. 8 jersey number will stay the same even though the midfielder is formally transitioning to play center back for the Sounders this season.
One of the greatest midfielders in Major League Soccer history and Seattle Sounders star Osvaldo “Ozzie” Alonso has joined the group that owns the Spokane professional soccer teams.
How Seattle Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer decides to pair Jordan Morris and new striker Jesus Ferreira together will be one of the big questions that will get solved only after Ferreira arrives at camp, which began on Monday.
RENTON, Wash. – Is it Pete Carroll with the Seahawks? Maybe Don James with Washington? Could it be someone who oversaw an Olympic sport, or a high-school hoops team?
Paul Rothrock is out for the remainder of the Sounders' playoff run due to a quad injury, coach Brian Schmetzer told KJR-AM on Tuesday. Seattle (3-0) will play No. 2-seed LA Galaxy (3-0) in a Western Conference final on Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.
SEATTLE – The fourth-seeded Seattle Sounders will play top-seeded Los Angeles FC in a Western Conference semifinal playoff match at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at BMO Stadium. Here are three matchups to watch: