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LA Galaxy forward Javier Hernandez, right, and midfielder Efrain Alvarez, second from right, celebrate a goal by midfielder Sacha Kljestan during the first half of a Major League Soccer match against the Seattle Sounders Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles Galaxy 6/19/2021

Jun. 19, 2021 11:16 PM EDT

LA Galaxy forward Javier Hernandez, right, and midfielder Efrain Alvarez, second from right, celebrate a goal by midfielder Sacha Kljestan during the first half of a Major League Soccer match against the Seattle Sounders Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Sounders hold off Galaxy 2-1, extend unbeaten start to 9

By Greg Beacham Jun. 19, 2021 11:15 PM EDT

Los Angeles FC head coach Bob Bradley watches from the sideline during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Seattle. The Sounders won 2-0. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders 5/16/2021

Jun. 09, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

Seattle Sounders forward Fredy Montero, center, works for the ball against San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jackson Yueill (14) and midfielder Shea Salinas during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. The Sounders won 1-0. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes 5/12/2021

May. 27, 2021 07:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 2, 2021, file photo, Austin Kennedy, left, a Seattle Sounders season ticket holder, gets the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic in a concourse at Lumen Field prior to an MLS soccer match between the Sounders and the Los Angeles Galaxy. Air travel in the U.S. hit its highest mark since COVID-19 took hold more than 13 months ago, while European Union officials are proposing to ease restrictions on visitors to the continent as the vaccine rollout sends new cases and deaths tumbling in more affluent countries. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders 5/2/2021

May. 03, 2021 01:10 PM EDT

Seattle Sounders defender Brad Smith (11) celebrates his goal between midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) and forward Will Bruin (17) during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles FC, Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Los Angeles. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
The Latest: All Seattle Sounders players, staff vaccinated

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 01:54 PM EDT

FILE - San Jose Earthquakes forward Cade Cowell (44) plays against Real Salt Lake during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Kissimmee, Fla., in this Monday, July 27, 2020, file photo. Clark is being talked about as a potential breakout star for the upcoming Major League Soccer season. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
West welcomes Austin FC; Sounders among top teams

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 13, 2021 04:43 PM EDT

An arena worker removes the net from the ice after the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames NHL hockey game was postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test result, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Latest: NHL's Canucks have 17 players in COVID protocol

By The Associated Press Apr. 05, 2021 12:39 PM EDT

Baseball fans Mercury Hornbeek, left, and Steven Ames wait in line before the gates opened up before a baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres Thursday, April 1, 2021, on opening day in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
What cold? Frigid temps can't stop joy as fans return to MLB

By Jay Cohen And David Brandt Apr. 01, 2021 03:27 PM EDT

Seattle Sounders midfielder Ethan Dobbelaere (45) kicks a ball around during a practice session in Columbus, Ohio on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, before Saturday's MLS Cup against Columbus Crew SC. (Barbara J. Perenic/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)
Sounders seeking 3rd title in 5 years facing Crew in MLS Cup

By Tim Booth Dec. 11, 2020 05:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the leagues 25th Season kickoff event in New York. Garber said while Major League Soccer is on track to have losses nearing $1 billion because of the coronavirus, he's proud of how the league was able to navigate the pandemic and complete a difficult season. Garber gave his annual state of the league address on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in advance of the MLS Cup final on Saturday between the Seattle Sounders and Columbus Crew.(AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Garber recounts MLS successes, but acknowledges losses

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 08, 2020 04:31 PM EST

Crew downs Revolution 1-0 to reach MLS Cup final

Dec. 06, 2020 05:10 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Artur scored in the 59th minute and the Columbus Crew advanced to the MLS Cup title game with a 1-0 victory over the New England...

Ken Griffey Jr. joins ownership group for Seattle Sounders

Nov. 17, 2020 03:43 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Sounders have added Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. to the club’s ownership group. Griffey’s ownership...

Portland Timbers defender Marco Farfan, left, heads the ball away from in front of the goal as Colorado Rapids forward Andre Shinyashiki looks on during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
Rapids clinch MLS playoff berth with 1-0 win over Timbers

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 05, 2020 12:28 AM EST

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair defends the post during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Sporting Kansas City in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Loons coach Adrian Heath confronting challenging season

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 17, 2020 06:46 PM EDT

Seattle Sounders' Raul Ruidiaz (9) is congratulated after scoring in the 12th minute of an MLS soccer match against LAFC, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)
Morris scores twice, Sounders return home and top LAFC 3-1

By Tim Booth Aug. 31, 2020 12:27 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. Ezekiel Elliott tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his agent. Rocky Arceneaux told the NFL Network on Monday, June 15, 2020, that Elliott was feeling OK and recovering.(AP Photo/Roger Steinman, FIle)
The Latest: Canucks say Vancouver out of NHL hub city race

By The Associated Press Jun. 25, 2020 09:36 AM EDT

Sounders midfielder Shipp retires after 7 MLS seasons

Jun. 16, 2020 07:00 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Sounders midfielder Harry Shipp announced his retirement on Tuesday after seven seasons with three different Major League Soccer teams. ...