
Sounders Beat LAFC 2-1, Clinch Playoff Spot
Seattle secures a wild-card berth on Decision Day with a 2-1 win over Los Angeles FC.
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Seattle secures a wild-card berth on Decision Day with a 2-1 win over Los Angeles FC.
The 36-year-old, who ran the Chicago Cubs' farm system, will succeed Dan Wilson, who was let go after three seasons.

Seattle leads Los Angeles FC in the first half of their Western Conference match at Lumen Field.
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Clackamas shooting guard RJ Barhoum has committed to the University of Washington's 2027 recruiting class.

Seattle lists seven players as inactive for its Week 9 home matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Do you believe high school sports programs are important for the spirit of your community?
Both boys' and girls' teams secured spots at the WIAA State Championships following strong finishes at the district meet.

Day to day, that means match results, contract signings, trade activity and administrative changes within major programs. It reaches across the city and the communities around it where fans and organizations congregate. The density of professional franchises relative to the size of the region creates a unique intensity during playoff races. Roster turnover and public infrastructure requirements for venues represent the most consistent drivers of local interest.