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Seattle Sounders have completed the signing of Serbian forward Dejan Joveljic from Sporting Kansas City in a cash‑for‑player transaction valued at six million dollars. The club announced that Joveljic will be designated as a Designated Player and will remain under contract through the 2031 season, with an optional extension through June 2031.
A club‑record seven‑match losing streak has left the Seattle Sounders floundering, with injuries, underperforming stars and a looming transfer deadline forcing a critical reassessment of the squad.
After the global spectacle of the 2026 World Cup, Major League Soccer returns with a slate of six rivalry fixtures that pit fresh signings against established powers, setting the stage for a competitive stretch.
Portland Timbers secured a 5‑1 win over Seattle Sounders on Thursday night, with Kevin Kelsy delivering two goals and an assist. The performance highlighted a seven‑minute second‑half burst that saw three different players find the net, while the defense held firm against a Sounders side looking to break its losing streak.
Philadelphia Union will host Seattle Sounders on July 25 in a match that could solidify the Union's resurgence while the Sounders chase an end to a four‑game losing streak.
The Philadelphia Union will host the Seattle Sounders on July 25, seeking to build on a recent home victory while the Sounders battle a four‑match winless run.
From the first glimpse of soccer on a summer afternoon in 1994 to the modern era of global talent in Major League Soccer, one fan recounts a personal journey that mirrors the rise and challenges of U.S. soccer.
The United States Men’s National Team is set to meet Belgium in Seattle for a high‑stakes Round of 16 encounter, looking to avenge a 2014 defeat while a star‑laden Belgian squad aims to extend its final tournament together.
The recent 2‑0 win over Australia in Seattle highlighted the deep‑seated soccer tradition that binds generations, as local fans, coaches and community leaders reflect on the sport’s unifying power.
Cristian Roldan, the only U.S. World Cup player with four years of high school soccer, illustrates the growing tension between elite academies and public‑school pathways, a story shaped by family support, college scholarships, and the rise of MLS youth systems.
Harrison Hamm Evander's two goals and three assists set a club record in Cincinnati's 6-2 victory over Orlando City, underscoring the team's offensive surge and setting the stage for a push in the Eastern Conference.