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Yeimar Gomez Andrade - 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

Stefan Frei - Concedes once in finale Frei recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Portland Timbers.

Impact Frei allowed one goal from two shots on target Saturday as Seattle drew 1-1 with rivals Portland. The result marks the conclusion of a three-match clean sheet streak for Frei that brought his total to 11 clean sheets over 29 appearances (29 starts) in 2024. The 11 clean sheets mark the second consecutive campaign in which the veteran has earned double-digit clean sheets. Over his 11-year tenure with Seattle, Frei has established himself as one of MLS's most dependable shot-stoppers. He's earned 10 or more clean sheets in five of his 11 seasons with the Rave Green.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers | Full Match Highlights | Decision Day 2024

OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE

After draw vs. Timbers, Sounders settle for No. 4 seed in Western Conference Antony’s goal in the second half allowed the Portland Timbers to notch a 1-1 tie against the host Seattle Sounders on Saturday night.Yeimar...

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Raul Ruidiaz - On bench for finale Ruidiaz (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Portland.

Impact Ruidiaz is back on the bench for Saturday's clash after a knee injury sidelined him in recent weeks. The forward has already announced his time with Seattle is coming to an end, so any appearance off the bench would likely be his last with the club.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Timbers vie for home playoff match, Cascadia Cup title vs. Sounders The Portland Timbers are aiming to end a tailspin and searching for momentum for the postseason when they visit the Seattle Sounders on Satu...

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Joshua Atencio - Out Saturday Atencio (head) is out for Saturday's clash with Portland.

Impact Atencio is out for Saturday's regular season finale as he deals with a head injury. The midfielder finishes his fifth season in Seattle with 22 appearances (12 starts), earning a single assist. It's the third-most minutes he's played in five season, though he was at his best attacking, setting new highs for shots and chances created.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders take shutout streak into matchup with the Portland Timbers

The Seattle Sounders head into a matchup with the Portland Timbers after notching three straight shutout wins

OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raul Ruidiaz - Returns to training Ruidiaz (knee) returned to training Wednesday, Jeremiah Oshan reports.

Impact Ruidiaz got back in training Wednesday, after a knee injury landed him on the sideline recently. The forward will hope to make a return during the regular season finale, a Saturday clash with Portland. That said Jordan Morris has been the starter throughout the season.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen - Integral defensive performance Ragen had five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Colorado Rapids. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 65th minute.

Impact Ragen led the Seattle defensive effort with five clearances Saturday, propelling the Sounders to a clean sheet in their 1 - 0 victory over Colorado. Jackson was also credited with a block, clearance and a rare chance created. After picking up a yellow card in the second half, Ragen will be unavailable for selection in Seattle's Decision Day tussle with rivals Portland.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris - Wearing shooting boots Morris recorded four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Colorado Rapids.

Impact Morris led the Seattle attack Sunday with four shots (one on goal) as they outlasted Colorado for a 1 - 0 victory. Morris has scored 13 goals over 33 appearances (31 starts) in 2024 but has gone scoreless over his most recent three appearances (three starts). Though the striker has not found the back of the net in three matches, he continues to test the opponent's keeper, having attempted eight shots (two on goal) and created four chances over that span.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak - Scores once again in victory Rusnak scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Rusnak slotted home a rebound opportunity Saturday to score the lone Seattle goal as they would edge past Colorado 1 - 0. The goal marked the second consecutive match in which Rusnak has found the back of the net. Through 31 appearances (27 starts), the veteran midfielder has recorded 21 goal contributions (11 goals, 10 assists), exceeding his previous career-best mark set in 2017 when he scored seven goals and provided 13 assists over 30 appearances (29 starts) for Real Salt Lake.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Racking up clean sheets Frei made three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Frei turned aside three Colorado shots on target Saturday and earned a clean sheet in Seattle's 1 - 0 triumph. The clean sheet was Frei's third successive clean sheet and fourth over his most recent five appearances (five starts). Over that span, he's made nine saves, four clearances and conceded just twice. The veteran shot-stopper's 11 clean sheets over 28 appearances (28 starts) are tied for the most in MLS in 2024. Frei's next test should come on Decision Day when Seattles takes on rivals Portland who have scored just one goal over their most recent three matches.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids vs. Seattle Sounders FC | Full Match Highlights

OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

Albert Rusnák scores a goal as Sounders beat Rapids 1-0 for third consecutive shutout win

Albert Rusnák scored a goal in the 48th minute, Stefan Frei had three saves and the Seattle Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 1-0

OCTOBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joao Paulo - On bench for Colorado match Paulo (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's trip to Colorado Rapids.

Impact Paulo was inactive throughout September but returned to training at the end of the month and made the match squad Saturday. His comeback should strengthen the team's defensive midfield, adding some depth behind Cristian Roldan and Obed Vargas. The Brazilian can't be trusted for a lot of minutes yet but he may still produce from passes, set pieces and defensive actions.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders thriving with trip to Colorado on tap The Seattle Sounders will try to continue their second-half surge on Saturday night when they visit the Colorado Rapids in Commerce City, Co...

OCTOBER 5 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Seattle Sounders bring shutout streak into matchup with the Colorado Rapids

The Seattle Sounders come into a matchup against the Colorado Rapids after recording two straight shutout wins

OCTOBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Leads Seattle to clean sheet Yeimar Gomez generated one tackle (one won) and eight clearances in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Yeimar Gomez once again led the Seattle backline to a clean sheet Wednesday, their second in as many matches, as Seattle held Vancouver at bay to earn a 3 - 0 victory in British Columbia. Seattle's first choice central defender led the team with eight clearances, matching his total from Seattle's previous match. Over his last five appearances (five starts) Yeimar Gomez has made 15 interceptions and 33 clearances, helping the defense concede just twice over that span while recording three clean sheets.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris - Another assist in win Morris assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Morris provided the assist for Seattle's opening goal Wednesday as they brushed aside Vancouver 3 - 0. Morris now has four assists on the season, three of which have come over his most recent five appearances (five starts). Over that span, Morris has also scored three goals, giving him 13 for the season - tying his career best mark in a single MLS season.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Rothrock - Piling up the goals Rothrock scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Rothrock netted a second half goal, Seattle's third, to ice the match Wednesday as Seattle defeated Vancouver 3 - 0. The goal marked the second time this season in which Rothrock has been able to find the net in consecutive matches. Over his last five appearances (five starts), the young forward has scored three goals and supplied one assist while creating five chances and pouring 16 crosses (four accurate) into the box.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Georgi Minoungou - First MLS goal Minoungou scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 3-0 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Minoungou redirected a ball at the far post into the back of the net Wednesday to score his first MLS goal and open the scoring for Seattle as they eased past Vancouver 3 - 0. Since being resigned at the beginning of September from Seattle's MLS Next Pro affiliate, Tacoma Defiance, the young forward has made six appearances (two starts), creating four chances and attempting 11 crosses (one accurate). With Seattle continually seeking solutions in the final third, it will be worth monitoring if the club turns their development project loose for the final stretch of the regular season.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Seattle Sounders take shutout streak into matchup with the Portland Timbers

Albert Rusnák scores a goal as Sounders beat Rapids 1-0 for third consecutive shutout win

Seattle Sounders bring shutout streak into matchup with the Colorado Rapids