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.
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Sounders / RecapSounders / RecapSounders’ pressure goes unrewarded as Houston wins 1–0 at Lumen
Lucas Halter’s corner-kick goal leaves Seattle eighth in the West with two regular-season matches remaining.
10/29/2026 · RAIN CITY SPORTS ↗Sounders / RecapSounders build a two-goal lead, then leave San Diego with one point
Joveljić and Gomez score five minutes apart, but Bakambu’s stoppage-time penalty makes it 2–2 at Snapdragon Stadium.
10/25/2026 · RAIN CITY SPORTS ↗Sounders / RecapGomez rescues a point. Sounders still need a complete performance.
Seattle rallies for a 1–1 draw with Montréal, but the improved second half cannot erase another costly opening.
10/18/2026 · RAIN CITY SPORTS ↗Sounders / RecapSounders’ unbeaten run ends in Dallas. The chances were there; the finish was not.
Kaick’s second-half volley decides a 1–0 defeat, leaving Seattle to reset before Montréal visits on Saturday.
10/15/2026 · RAIN CITY SPORTS ↗Sounders / AnalysisThe Sounders are finding form. The next test is turning it into control.
A late-season run changes the mood, but playoff expectations still need to be matched by disciplined performances and clear decisions.
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