RENTON, Wash. – A rested and lively Sounders squad returned to training Wednesday. The team is on a six-game unbeaten streak, including winning three matches within the span of a week.Sounders keeper Stefan Frei wants to keep the rhythm and doesn’t feel the MLS playoff format helps. The current FIFA men’s international break pushed the league’s regular-season finale to Oct. … [Read more...] about Sounders, looking to keep momentum going, critical of MLS playoff format
Seahawks’ losing streak hits three as they can’t slow down 49ers in prime time
SEATTLE – It wasn’t, at least, the complete and total demoralization it appeared on the verge of becoming early in the third quarter.But the result and the ramifications were the same – a sixth straight loss to the San Francisco 49ers, who left Seattle again proving themselves as the team to beat in the NFC West.Seattle will take some positives out of its 36-24 defeat to the … [Read more...] about Seahawks’ losing streak hits three as they can’t slow down 49ers in prime time
Analysis: Four things we learned in Seahawks’ 36-24 loss to 49ers
SEATTLE – Here are four instant impressions after Seattle’s 36-24 loss to San Francisco on Thursday night, the Seahawks’ third straight defeat:Forgettable night for SmithFor the most part, Geno Smith has played terrific through the first five games.This is a performance Smith will want to forget.Both the interceptions Smith threw were massive. The first cost Seattle a chance at … [Read more...] about Analysis: Four things we learned in Seahawks’ 36-24 loss to 49ers
Dave Boling: With the Seahawks on a losing streak, it’s time to see what Mike Macdonald is really made of
SEATTLE – It’s fairly certain the Seattle Seahawks weren’t sandbagging in the first half, playing with such complete ineptitude that it would lull the San Francisco 49ers into a false sense of second-half security.They certainly seemed convincing in their horrific tackling and blocking, and confusion on defense. The dumb football looked entirely natural.On one hand, though, if … [Read more...] about Dave Boling: With the Seahawks on a losing streak, it’s time to see what Mike Macdonald is really made of
What to watch for when Seahawks host 49ers
Week 6: 49ers at SeahawksWhen: Thursday, 5:15 p.m.Where: Lumen FieldTV: Amazon with Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) and Kaylee Hartung (sidelines).Most recent game in series: This is the 51st meeting between the two NFC West rivals. The Seahawks lead the series 29-21, but the 49ers have won the last four in the regular season and five in a row including a … [Read more...] about What to watch for when Seahawks host 49ers