CARSON, Calif. — Unfortunately for the Sounders, one goal was all that separated them from a trip back to Seattle to host the MLS Cup.The LA Galaxy made headlines leading up to Saturday’s Western Conference Final with their 15 scores — two shy of an MLS playoff record — during their postseason run. For 84 minutes against Seattle’s league-leading defense, the Galaxy couldn’t … [Read more...] about Sounders allow late goal in loss to Galaxy in Western Conference final
Dave Boling: Special plays outweighed special teams gaffes in Seahawks win over Jets
In the National Football League, so many games swing on a single key mistake. One or two often make the difference.But not this cavalcade of blunders by both teams, the highlights of which not deserving of the kind of stentorian narration offered by the late John Facenda, but rather a PeeWee Herman-type, with calliope accompaniment.It is a vastly overlooked strength in the NFL … [Read more...] about Dave Boling: Special plays outweighed special teams gaffes in Seahawks win over Jets
Seahawks emerge from mess of game with win vs. Jets, sole possession of first
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Had one of the most accurate quarterbacks in NFL history — Aaron Rodgers — been able to hit a wide-open Garrett Wilson in the end zone midway through the second quarter, this game might have been over almost before it started.Instead, Rodgers’ misfire helped set the stage for one of the more amazing Seahawks comebacks in team history.The Seahawks rallied … [Read more...] about Seahawks emerge from mess of game with win vs. Jets, sole possession of first
Mariners position analysis: Will bullpen improve in 2025?
For as healthy as the Seattle Mariners starting pitching was this year — Seattle’s starters were remarkably durable, leading the majors in innings, quality starts and ERA — injuries turned into a main storyline for the bullpen.The Mariners entered spring training believing they had a formidable trio of late-inning options. They left spring training with only Andres Muñoz still … [Read more...] about Mariners position analysis: Will bullpen improve in 2025?
Commentary: What would another MLS Cup mean to Brian Schmetzer’s underrated legacy?
RENTON, Wash. – Is it Pete Carroll with the Seahawks? Maybe Don James with Washington? Could it be someone who oversaw an Olympic sport, or a high-school hoops team?Trying to figure out who the best coaches are requires far more nuance and guesswork than ranking the top athletes – and ranking the top athletes is tough enough.But what if I were to suggest that there is one man … [Read more...] about Commentary: What would another MLS Cup mean to Brian Schmetzer’s underrated legacy?