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The Seattle Sounders’ Obed Vargas tries to beat a defender to the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Galaxy Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

PHOTO GALLERY: Sounders beat Galaxy

Seattle picked up its first win of the season.

The Seattle Sounders’ Obed Vargas tries to beat a defender to the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Galaxy Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Seattle Sounders’ Xavier Arreaga fights with Nashville’s Hany Mukhtar for the ball during the opening game of the 2022 season against Nashville SC on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Sounders blanked by Nashville in opener

Aníbal Godoy’s goal in the 80th minute proved to be the difference maker.

The Seattle Sounders’ Xavier Arreaga fights with Nashville’s Hany Mukhtar for the ball during the opening game of the 2022 season against Nashville SC on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Seattle University's Hal Uderitz, a Snohomish High School graduate, competes during a game against Portland on Sept. 12, 2019. (Photo provided by Seattle U)

Snohomish grad hopes to earn contract with Sounders

Hal Uderitz was drafted in the third round by Seattle and aims to prove in preseason he’s deserving of a first-team contract.

Seattle University's Hal Uderitz, a Snohomish High School graduate, competes during a game against Portland on Sept. 12, 2019. (Photo provided by Seattle U)
Real Salt Lake players celebrate the team's win over the Seattle Sounders in a penalty-kick shootout in an MLS first-round playoff soccer match Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Real Salt Lake eliminates Sounders in penalty shootout

Seattle does not allow a shot on goal in regulation or OT, but its season ends with 6-5 loss on penalty kicks.

Real Salt Lake players celebrate the team's win over the Seattle Sounders in a penalty-kick shootout in an MLS first-round playoff soccer match Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Sounders players, including Brad Smith, left, and Fredy Montero (12) surround forward Raul Ruidiaz (obscured) after Ruidiaz scored a goal against the Houston Dynamo during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in Seattle. The Sounders won 2-0. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Sounders set record with season-opening 13-game unbeaten run

Seattle beats Houston 1-0 to eclipse the mark set by three other franchises.

Seattle Sounders players, including Brad Smith, left, and Fredy Montero (12) surround forward Raul Ruidiaz (obscured) after Ruidiaz scored a goal against the Houston Dynamo during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in Seattle. The Sounders won 2-0. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Sounders midfielder Joao Paulo (6) celebrates with forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) and midfielder Josh Atencio, right, after Paulo scored a goal against Minnesota United during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, April 16, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Sounders thump Minnesota in season opener

Seattle welcomed back fans and the start of the MLS season with a 4-0 win on Friday night.

Seattle Sounders midfielder Joao Paulo (6) celebrates with forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) and midfielder Josh Atencio, right, after Paulo scored a goal against Minnesota United during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, April 16, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) dribbles past Los Angeles FC defender Tristan Blackmon during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Sounders ready to open season after roster overhaul

Seattle’s team will look different, but the GM insists it’s not a rebuild after another run to the final.

Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) dribbles past Los Angeles FC defender Tristan Blackmon during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Sounders' Jordan Morris, right, tries to advance the ball past Columbus Crew's Aidan Morris during the second half of the MLS Cup championship game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. The Crew won 3-0. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Sounders’ Morris loaned to Swansea City for rest of season

Morris has 41 goals 23 assists in 121 appearances for Seattle since signing with the club in 2016.

Seattle Sounders' Jordan Morris, right, tries to advance the ball past Columbus Crew's Aidan Morris during the second half of the MLS Cup championship game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. The Crew won 3-0. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris (13) in the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Nov. 1 2020, in Commerce City, Colo. The Rapids won 3-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Sounders star Morris may leave team to play in Europe

The 26-year-old forward is reportedly in talks with Swansea City AFC.

Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris (13) in the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Nov. 1 2020, in Commerce City, Colo. The Rapids won 3-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Seattle Sounders' Cristian Roldan, left, tries to dribble past Columbus Crew's Lucas Zelarayan during the first half of the MLS Cup championship soccer match Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Sounders’ repeat bid falls short to Columbus in MLS Cup

Columbus scores twice in the first half and tacks on another in the second to win the MLS title.

Seattle Sounders' Cristian Roldan, left, tries to dribble past Columbus Crew's Lucas Zelarayan during the first half of the MLS Cup championship soccer match Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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

Columbus will be without two key starters in Saturday’s match due to positive COVID-19 tests.

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)
Seattle Sounders' Cristian Roldan (7) celebrates a Sounders goal late in the second half of an MLS playoff Western Conference final soccer match against Minnesota United, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Seattle. The Sounders won 3-2. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

18 minutes of lunacy lifts Sounders to another MLS Cup final

Seattle’s epic rally to reach the league championship game won’t soon be forgotten.

Seattle Sounders' Cristian Roldan (7) celebrates a Sounders goal late in the second half of an MLS playoff Western Conference final soccer match against Minnesota United, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Seattle. The Sounders won 3-2. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Sounders' Shane O'Neill reacts after scoring against FC Dallas during the second half of an MLS playoff soccer match Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Sounders beat FC Dallas, advance to Western Conference final

Shane O’Neill scores on a header early in the second half and Seattle hangs on for a 1-0 win.

Seattle Sounders' Shane O'Neill reacts after scoring against FC Dallas during the second half of an MLS playoff soccer match Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Sounders' Nicolas Lodeiro (10) is congratulated on his goal by Jordan Morris (13), who had an assist, during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match against Los Angeles FC on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Defending champs moving on as Sounders oust LAFC

Seattle opens the playoff with a 3-1 win and advances to face FC Dallas in the Western semifinals.

Seattle Sounders' Nicolas Lodeiro (10) is congratulated on his goal by Jordan Morris (13), who had an assist, during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match against Los Angeles FC on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Sounders FC will be looking to defend its MLS Cup championship when the playoffs begin Nov. 21. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

POLL RESULTS: Voters predict a title for the Sounders

Nearly half the voters picked Seattle to claim its second straight MLS Cup and third in five years.

Seattle Sounders FC will be looking to defend its MLS Cup championship when the playoffs begin Nov. 21. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Jordan Morris and the Seattle Sounders head into the MLS postseason as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)

POLL: How far do the Sounders advance in the MLS playoffs?

Defending league champion Seattle enters the postseason as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.

Jordan Morris and the Seattle Sounders head into the MLS postseason as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)
Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris, right, takes a shot in front of LA Galaxy defender Julian Araujo during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Sounders’ regular-season finale has big playoff implications

Seattle can finish anywhere from first in the Western Conference to fourth after Sunday’s game.

Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris, right, takes a shot in front of LA Galaxy defender Julian Araujo during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
LA Galaxy forward Cristian Pavon, left, trips Seattle Sounders defender Joevin Jones during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Sounders score in stoppage time, draw with Galaxy

Raúl Ruidíaz scores in the third minute of injury time as Seattle salvages a 1-1 tie.

LA Galaxy forward Cristian Pavon, left, trips Seattle Sounders defender Joevin Jones during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Seattle Sounders' Will Bruin reacts after scoring in stoppage time against the Portland Timbers in the second half of an MLS soccer match, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Bruin scores in stoppage time, Sounders draw with Timbers

Seattle and Portland remain tied at the top of the Western Conference after the 1-1 match.

Seattle Sounders' Will Bruin reacts after scoring in stoppage time against the Portland Timbers in the second half of an MLS soccer match, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the team's MLS soccer match against the Portland Timbers in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Ruidiaz scored twice as the Sounders won 3-0. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Sounders’ Wednesday match against Rapids postponed

Colorado has had an outbreak of COVID-19 and Seattle’s Ruidiaz also tests positive while with Peru.

Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the team's MLS soccer match against the Portland Timbers in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Ruidiaz scored twice as the Sounders won 3-0. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)