The Sounders are still haven’t assembled a healthy defensive lineup, something they have sorely needed in a stretch that has seen them get four points from their past five matches.
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.
In need of points after stumbling at home, the Sounders square off in Chicago against a rebuilt Fire squad that has impressed in 2017 after years of dismal performances.
The Sounders struggled to mount a convincing attack in a 1-0 loss to Toronto FC Saturday, the first defeat at home since Brian Schmetzer was named interim coach in 2016.
For reasons of schedule and travel, Toronto has left behind four top stars as it meets the Sounders Saturday at the Clink in a rematch of the MLS championship.
Despite a slow start, the Seattle Sounders scored three goals in the final fifteen minutes Saturday to overcome a 3-0 deficit and earn a draw for the first time in club history.
After a hard series of road matches, the Sounders need to pile up some points during a run of home matches, starting at 7 p.m. Saturday against New England.
Alleviatng worries about an under-performing offense and a slow start to the season, the Sounders Sunday bullied the Galaxy on their own SoCal turf for a 3-0 win.
A batch of injuries at the back and several poor performances up front mean Sounders are far from sure what will work when ithey face the Galaxy Sunday in Los Angeles.
The Seattle Reign turned in a solid defensive performance against a faster Sky Blue FC, but the offense was a letdown in a 1-1 draw in Saturday’s season opener in front of 3,521 at Memorial Stadium.
As the NWSL enters a fifth season with higher salaries and a new TV deal, the Seattle Reign must follow a mediocre year with fewer USWNT stars will look for a big year to keep their names at the fore of women’s soccer fans’ thoughts in the United States.