After going down a man, the Sounders scored an equalizer off an Aaron Kovar free kick, but conceded late to lose at San Jose 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup round of 16.
Author: Andrew Harvey
Andrew Harvey
A lifelong student of soccer whose passion for it outstrips his ability, Harvey is happy to return to the Cascadian mecca of The Beautiful Game. A Seattle native, Harvey was lured into the field of sports media by the high salaries and fast cars that are all too commonplace for sportswriters. As a student at Carleton (MN.) College, he worked as a writer, broadcaster and producer for the sports information department. Harvey graduated from Carleton magna cum laude in history and theatre in 2015. Harvey also worked for the North American Soccer League’s Minnesota United FC, contributing to televised broadcasts from the control room. After completing an internship with Sportspress Northwest, he covers the Sounders and UW men’s basketball as well as contributing coverage on the Seahawks and Mariners.
A dramatic header in the final seconds from Clint Dempsey salvaged a 2-2 tie for the Sounders, playing a man short, on a sweltering Sunday night in Portland.
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On a rainy Saturday afternoon, the Seattle Sounders were hurt by a controversial penalty and a pair of David Villa goals in a 2-1 loss to New York City FC.
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Will Bruin, who scored 50 goals in six years playing for the Houston Dynamo, provided the game-winner in a 1-0 victory over his old club at CenturyLink Field Sunday night.
Forced to make six changes to Saturday’s starting lineup, the Seattle Sounders were bounced on the road by the Columbus Crew, 3-0.
A feisty performance from Cristian Roldan, including the midfielder’s first goal of the season, led Seattle to a second consecutive 1-0 win, this against against the Portland Timbers.
Championship rings, petty banter and the weight of fans’ expectations mark the beginning of a new era in the rivalry between the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers Saturday.
After a dominant first half and a missed penalty, the Sounders withstood heavy pressure from Real Salt Lake for a 1-0 decision that was only the second home win of the season.