Sounders / RecapSounders’ 5–1 loss in Vancouver leaves a defensive reckoning before Decision Day
Seattle falls behind immediately at BC Place, then drops below the playoff line after Portland’s later win.
11/2/2026 · RAIN CITY SPORTS ↗GAME-DAY COVERAGE / Updated 2026-11-05 · Seattle teams and local college sports.
Kraken / Recap
Beniers finishes Kraken’s 2–1 overtime response to Calgary
Daccord’s 25 saves and Catton’s equalizer keep Seattle in position for a breakaway winner.
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Sounders / RecapCollege / RecapLawson and McLaughlin turn UW’s late chance into a 17–10 win at Nebraska
Washington’s fourth-quarter comeback rewards its defense and leaves a clear offensive task before Penn State.
11/1/2026 · RAIN CITY SPORTS ↗College / News roundupSeattle college roundup: UW keeps title chase alive, Leyva lifts women past Oregon
Washington wins twice on the soccer field and beats Iowa in volleyball; Seattle U freshmen lead at the WCC cross-country championships.
10/31/2026 · RAIN CITY SPORTS ↗Kraken / RecapKraken’s Calgary loss exposes a problem beyond the penalty kill
A 6–2 defeat turns a tied game into a clear warning about turnovers, defensive support and special teams.
10/31/2026 · RAIN CITY SPORTS ↗College / RecapSeattle Pacific women take third, three shots off shared title in Hawai‘i
The Falcons finish the Punahele Jerky Company Inc. Invitational at 598 and turn to the HPU Sharks Shootout.
10/29/2026 · RAIN CITY SPORTS ↗College / RecapSchuster creates three as Seattle U women shut out Portland 4–0
Four scorers and Kassidy Kirgan’s four saves give the Redhawks a decisive WCC road win.
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