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Danny Leyva keeping intensity high as Sounders push ahead in playoffs Danny Leyva, who had a key assist in the Sounders' clinching win over Houston, has been keeping the energy up at training as Seattle deals w...

1 DAY AGO • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Eight crosses in victory de la Vega registered three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 1-1 (7-6) penalty shootout win over Houston Dynamo.

Impact De la Vega played his most minutes in a single match of the season Sunday (89) in Seattle's 1-1 (7-6) penalty shootout victory over Houston. The talented designated player led the attack with eight crosses (two accurate) and six corners. With Jordan Morris recovering from a hamstring injury, Seattle will lean on their star man to create chances in the next playoff round after an injury-riddled first season in Seattle.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Key assist in victory Tolo assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 (7-6) penalty shootout victory versus Houston Dynamo. In add...

Impact Tolo recorded his first goal involvement of the season Sunday late in the second half to give the Sounders a momentary 1-0 lead over Houston. The defender was not called up on in the penalty shootout. Tolo remains a key man in the Seattle backline, having made 29 appearances (28 starts) this season. He is likely to find himself on his familiar left side of the formation when Seattle lineup for their next match to open the Western Conference semifinals.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ups and downs in decisive match Roldan scored one goal to go with an own goal and two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 (7-6) penalty shootout victory versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Roldan experienced the high of scoring a late goal to send his team through to the next round of the playoffs just six minutes before feeling the low of scoring an own goal in extra time that would send the match to a penalty shootout. The midfielder netted Seattle's first penalty of the shootout. Roldan's goal was just his second of the season and his first since May.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Key save in penalty shootout Frei had seven saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 (7-6) penalty shootout win against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Frei made seven stops Sunday in Seattle's dramatic win over 1-1 (7-6) win over Portland sending the Sounders through to the Western Conference semifinals. The lone goal allowed during regulation was an own goal, and the veteran keeper made the key save in the penalty shootout secure the victory. Frei will be in net for Seattle's first matchup in the next round of the playoffs. Their opponents will be determined by the result of LAFC and Vancouver's decisive game three matchup Nov. 8.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 4 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sounders outlast Dynamo in penalties to sweep series Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei stopped Houston’s Tate Schmitt in the seventh round of the deciding penalty shootout as the visiting Sounders...

NOVEMBER 4 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Obed Vargas, Stefan Frei lead Sounders to sweep of Dynamo with second straight shootout victory

Obed Vargas scored the decisive shootout goal after a 1-1 tie in regulation and Stefan Frei made a save on a shot by Tate Schmitt in the seventh round, leading the Seattle Sounders...

NOVEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench at Houston Chu (groin) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Chu was sidelined for six weeks due to the injury, and only recorded nine minutes of play over the last 11 MLS matches. He's expected to remain a backup option and could be used to replace Paul Rothrock on the left wing.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dynamo season on the line while hosting Sounders in Game 2 The season will be on the line for the Houston Dynamo when they host the Seattle Sounders on Sunday in Game 2 of the teams’ best-of-three fi...

NOVEMBER 2 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Houston Dynamo host the Seattle Sounders in Western Conference semifinals

The Houston Dynamo host the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference semifinals

NOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still remain off squad Chu (groin) was not an option during Monday's playoff clash with Houston.

Impact Chu continues to remain out for Seattle with a groin injury. The team has not revealed much about his timeline of return, therefore could miss out again Sunday. He's only played once since the Leagues Cup break, making 12 starts in 14 MLS games prior.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Plays with Tacoma Baker has made appearances with the Tacoma Defiance in the MLS Next Pro.

Impact Baker is only a part time member of the senior team for Seattle, also making appearances with the reserves. This resulted in just four starts in 13 MLs appearances, assisting once with 14 crosses and 15 tackles.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Come off hurt Morris was injured and subbed out in the 52nd minute of Monday's 0-0 (5-4) penalty shootout victory over Houston Dynamo with a hamstring injury, reports Michelle Ludtka Furbush of...

Impact Morris could not stay in the match Monday after picking up a hamstring injury. This will keep him questionable for the second match on Sunday, depending on the severity of the issue. He scored 13 goals with four assists in 34 appearances during the regular season, matching his career high in two other occasions.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension cleared Vargas has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Sunday's trip to Houston.

Impact Vargas will return to the starting XI for Seattle after serving a one match suspension. He had started the previous six games in a row, totaling 12 tackles, eight interceptions with six block and two clean sheets in that span.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Game-winning spot kick Roldan recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 0-0 (5-4) penalty shootout win versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Roldan played the full 90 minutes Sunday of Seattle's 0-0 (5-4) victory over Houston in a penalty shootout to take game one of the best-of-three series. The match marked the 10th successive occasion in which the fullback has played the entire fixture. Roldan had a quiet match in regular time, attempting two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and four tackles (zero won). However, Seattle's younger Roldan brother kept his nerve in the penalty shootout, converting the Sounders' fifth opportunity and securing a game one victory.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts 14 crosses Rusnak generated one shot (zero on goal), 14 crosses (four accurate) and eight corners in Monday's 0-0 (5-4) penalty shootout victory over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Rusnak attempted match-highs with 14 crosses (four accurate) and eight corners Monday as Seattle defeated Houston 0-0 (5-4) in a penalty shootout. He created two chances. Though Rusnak was not able to find the pass that unlocked the Dynamo defense in regular time, he converted Seattle's second spot-kick opportunity during the penalty shootout.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts five shots Roldan had five shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 0-0 (5-4) penalty shootout win versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Roldan led the Seattle attack Sunday with five shots (one on goal), though they were unable to pierce the Houston defensive ranks in regular time. In addition to his dangerous attacking play, the veteran midfielder contributed three tackles (one won) and a clearance to the defensive effort. When the pressure mounted, Roldan converted Seattle's fourth spot kick in the penalty shootout.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders open first round with shootout victory over Dynamo after scoreless duel in regulation

Alex Roldan scored the decisive goal in a 5-4 shootout after Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei and Houston’s Steve Clark dueled to a scoreless draw in regulation and the Sounders rall...

OCTOBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sounders earn PK win over Dynamo in playoff opener Alex Roldan scored the clincher in a penalty-kick shootout as the Seattle Sounders defeated the visiting Houston Dynamo after a scoreless dr...

OCTOBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

On bench Monday Atencio (head) is on the bench for Monday's clash against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Atencio missed the regular-season finale due to the injury but returned in time for the playoff rounds. The midfielder has produced 26 shots (six on goal), 12 chances created and one assist in 22 appearances this year. He may be used as a substitute to replace either Joao Paulo or Cristian Roldan.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo visit the Seattle Sounders in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs

The Houston Dynamo visit the Seattle Sounders in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs

OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sees red in finale Vargas was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards in the 69th minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Portland Timbers. He generated one cross (zero accurate) and one chance create...

Impact Vargas was sent off Saturday in Seattle's season finale versus Portland due to a yellow card accumulation. The red card was Vargas's first career red card. However, the incident did not adversely impact proceedings as the scoreline remained unchanged following the sending off and the sides drew 1-1. Despite the Decision Day red card, Vargas enjoyed a breakout 2024 campaign in which he set new career-high marks in appearances (30) and starts (28). Additionally, Vargas scored his first career MLS goal this season and provided four assists.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from corner Rusnak assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given...

Impact Rusnak supplied the assist for the lone Seattle goal Saturday as they drew 1-1 with Portland. The assist was his 12th of the season, tying his previous career-high mark set in 2017 with Real Salt Lake in his first MLS season. In addition to his ability to setup his teammates, Rusnak also scored 10 goals in 2024, a mark he's hit on three previous occasions and eclipsed just once. Overall, Rusnak's 22 goal contributions over 32 appearances (28 starts) are his most in a single season of his career.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Heads home corner in draw Yeimar Gomez scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Yeimar Gomez scored his first goal of the season Saturday on the final match-day of the regular season, skying to head home a corner during the first half of Seattle's 1-1 draw with Portland. In addition to his goal, the central defender added three interceptions, four clearances and a block to the defensive effort. Gomez has managed at least one goal in each of his five seasons in Seattle. The veteran defender made 30 appearances (27 starts) in 2024.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE