SEPTEMBER 8 • SUNHERALD.COM
SEATTLE 16-9-9 · 4TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
16-9-9 · 4TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Next Match vs Los Angeles FC (A) · Sun 3:30AM
SEA +279 TOTAL 2.5
Columbus Crew vs. Seattle Sounders FC | Rusnák Hat Trick!
SEPTEMBER 8 • YOUTUBE
Albert Rusnak's hat trick powers Sounders past Crew Albert Rusnak scored three goals as the Seattle Sounders defeated the host Columbus Crew 4-0 on Saturday night.Jordan Morris added a goal an...
Albert Rusnák has hat trick, Jordan Morris adds goal and assist as Sounders rout Crew 4-0
Albert Rusnák scored three goals, Jordan Morris had a goal and an assist and the Seattle Sounders rolled to a 4-0 victory over Columbus, taking advantage of a first-half red card o...SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Streaking Crew can clinch playoff berth vs. Sounders The Seattle Sounders and Columbus Crew haven’t met for more than three years, but they’ll do so Saturday night in Ohio’s capital city.The Cr...
SEPTEMBER 6 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Raul Ruidiaz - Out with knee injury Ruidiaz (knee) is out for Saturday's trip to Columbus, per the MLS injury report.
Impact Ruidiaz won't be an option for Saturday's match against Columbus, due to a knee injury that has limited him in training. He's been a bench option for the most part throughout the season, and now it seems that role could be reduced even further.
SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Paulo - Out once more Paulo (calf) is out for Saturday's trip to Columbus, per the MLS injury report.
Impact Paulo isn't an option for Saturday's clash as he struggles with a calf issue. The midfielder will likely be replaced by a different option, though Obed Vargas is also unavailable. for Saturday's match. Paulo went unused on the bench against Portland last time out.
SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Raul Ruidiaz - Won't return to Seattle in 20225 Ruidiaz has informed the Sounders that he won't return to the club for the 2025 MLS season, according to RaveGreenTV.
Impact Ruidiaz is the all-time leading scorer for the Sounders, so there's no question his absence will leave a void upfront for the club. However, he had been linked with a return to Peru for quite some time, so this announcement isn't entirely surprising. The former Peru international has netted eight goals across 23 MLS appearances in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Nouhou Tolo - Called up to national team duty Tolo has been called up to the Cameroonian national team for their upcoming 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers and will not be an option for Saturday's trip to Columbus.
Impact Tolo will return to national team duty with Cameroon following his consistent season with Seattle. He's started 21 of the 22 games played in MLS play, totaling 45 crosses (nine accurate), 53 clearances and 30 tackles. Reed Baker-Whiting would be an option to return to the starting XI at left back for the clash with Columbus in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Stern defensive presence Yeimar Gomez generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Portland Timbers.
Impact Yeimar Gomez led the backline Saturday once again for Seattle as they were defeated 1 - 0 by Portland. The central defender made three tackles (two won), two interceptions and led Seattle with seven clearances. Yeimar has now registered 14 total clearances over his most recent three matches played.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Albert Rusnak - Impetus of Seattle attack Rusnak had 10 crosses (six accurate) and 10 corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Portland Timbers.
Impact Rusnak was the central figure pulling the proverbial strings for the Seattle attack Saturday, though they were held at bay and defeated 1 - 0 by Portland Timbers. Rusnak led Seattle with 10 crosses (six accurate) and also led the team with 10 corners. Rusnak continues to see a bulk of the dead ball opportunities for Seattle and consistently leads the team in crosses. Over 25 appearances (21 starts), Rusnak has scored five goals and supplied 10 assists, marking his first double-digit assist campaign since 2017 with Real Salt Lake.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Cristian Roldan - Workmanlike performance Roldan registered three shots (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Portland Timbers.
Impact Roldan put forth the type box-to-box performance Saturday that has come to define the midfielder's game. He was tied for Seattle's team-high with three shots attempted (zero on target), attempted two tackles (two won) and made two clearances. Through 26 appearances (25 starts), Roldan has scored one goal and supplied one assist, respectively.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Thomas - Makes appearance off bench Thomas had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Portland Timbers.
Impact Thomas entered Saturday's match early in the first half after first-choice keeper Stefan Frei was removed from proceedings due to a head injury. Thomas made two saves but conceded the game's lone goal as Seattle fell 0 - 1 to Portland. According to head coach Brian Schmetzer, Frei received 10 stitches and is in concussion protocol. In turn, Thomas is the likely candidate to start between the sticks Saturday for Seattle when they travel to take on Columbus Crew who have scored 13 goals over their past five matches in all competitions.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders FC | Cascadia Cup! | Full Match Highlights
SEPTEMBER 1 • YOUTUBE
Stefan Frei - Leaves early against Portland Frei was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Portland due to a head injury.
Impact Frei left the match after just eight minutes following a save in which he took a knee to the head. The keeper will be monitored for a concussion ahead of next week's clash against Columbus.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Timbers likely to be short-handed against rival Sounders After getting their season back on track, the Portland Timbers will gauge their progress when they host the Seattle Sounders on Saturday nig...
AUGUST 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Timbers likely to be short-handed against rival Sounders After getting their season back on track, the Portland Timbers will gauge their progress when they host the Seattle Sounders on Saturday nig...
AUGUST 30 • SUNHERALD.COM
Seattle Sounders star Pedro de la Vega emerges from "tough moments" | MLSSoccer.com Sometimes expectations don’t match reality, as Pedro de la Vega has learned all too well this season.
AUGUST 30 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Seattle Sounders sign winger Georgi Minoungou | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Seattle Sounders FC have signed winger Georgi Minoungou from MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Tacoma Defiance, the cl...
AUGUST 28 • MLSSOCCER.COM
How to Watch and Stream the 2024 U.S. Open Cup Semifinals The Semifinals take place on Aug. 27 & 28; can be watched for free on Apple TV.
AUGUST 27 • USSOCCER.COM
MLS Trio & Indy's Underdog Chase Final Place: #USOC2024 Semifinal Preview The Final Four of our 2024 U.S. Open Cup features an inspiring Div. II Cinderella, a pair of MLS sides hunting a fifth USOC title and an LAF...
AUGUST 26 • USSOCCER.COM
Sounders relinquish two leads, but edge Minnesota United Albert Rusnak scored the go-ahead goal in the 75th minute and added an assist to lead the Seattle Sounders to a 3-2 victory over Minnesota U...
AUGUST 25 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Minnesota United vs. Seattle Sounders FC | Full Match Highlights
AUGUST 25 • YOUTUBE
