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The New Era of Seattle Sounders

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11 months ago

February 20, 2024

Seattle Sounders FC enters the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) season with a mix of optimism and uncertainty. After a previous season marked by notable achievements but also frustrating challenges, the club seeks to solidify its position as a dominant force in the American soccer landscape. With significant changes to their squad, including key departures and heavyweight signings, crucial questions arise about how the team will adapt and overcome its obstacles.

One of Seattle Sounders’ main areas of strength is their solid defense, highlighted by the lowest expected goals conceded according to Opta. With a consistent defensive line and a well-organized midfield, the team has demonstrated its ability to neutralize opponent attacks. Furthermore, the addition of Pedro de la Vega, a talented left winger, for a considerable sum, suggests a renewed ambition to turn possession into clear goal-scoring opportunities.

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Seattle’s effectiveness in attack has been questioned. Despite their solid defense, the team has struggled to convert their opportunities into goals, as evidenced by the playoff match where they were defeated at home by LAFC. The departure of players like Héber and Nicolás Lodeiro, the latter a legendary figure at the club, leaves significant gaps in the attack and offensive creativity. The uncertainty about whether Pedro de la Vega will be able to fill this void is a legitimate concern for the fans.

The signings of Pedro de la Vega and Danny Musovski bring a mixture of excitement and skepticism. De la Vega arrives with an impressive track record but also with the weight of expectations from a major transfer. His ability to quickly adapt to the MLS playing style and produce consistently will be crucial to Seattle’s success this season. Musovski, on the other hand, offers depth in attack, but his previous success in the league does not necessarily guarantee exceptional performance in the future.

In addition to the roster changes, Seattle Sounders also face tactical and strategic challenges. The team must find ways to capitalize on their possession and turn it into more efficient goal-scoring opportunities. This may require adjustments in playing style and tactical approach, as well as a greater emphasis on finishing and creativity in the final third of the field.

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Kakko scores 2 in 3rd period, Seattle Kraken beat Sabres 6-2

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3 hours ago

January 11, 2025

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Kakko scores 2 in 3rd period, Seattle Kraken beat Sabres 6-2

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kaapo Kakko scored twice in the third period, Joey Daccord made 33 saves and the Seattle Kraken overcame an early two-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday.

Seattle Kraken 6, Buffalo Sabres 2: Box score

Oliver Bjorkstrand gave Seattle the lead on a scramble in front of the net at 3:08 of the third. Kakko scored 38 seconds later, and added another goal on a power play 1:40 after that.

Andre Burakovsky, Ryker Evans and Brandon Tanev also scored to help the Kraken snap a four-game skid. Chandler Stephenson, Joshua Mahura and Jared McCann each had two assists.

The Kraken scored six straight goals after Sam Lafferty and Jack Quinn gave the Sabres a 2-0 lead in the first period. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 24 shots for Buffalo.

The Sabres had won two in a row.

Takeaways

Seattle Kraken: Rallied from a multi-goal deficit for an NHL-best sixth time, rebounding from a 6-2 loss in Columbus on Thursday night.

Buffalo Sabres: Fans booed and bellowed for general manager Kevyn Adams to be fired and owner Terry Pegula to sell the team after the season’s 15th blown lead in a loss.

Key moment

After Luukkonen made the save on an initial shot by Burakovsky, the rebound shot by Bjorkstrand ricocheted off the goalie’s leg pad and into the net off the glove of Sabres defenseman Jacob Bryson.

Key stat

The Kraken are 4-0-0 liftime in Buffalo with a 22-11 goal differential.

Up next

Seattle is at Detroit on Sunday in the middle of a five-game trip. Buffalo has three days off before hosting Carolina on Wednesday night.

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Former Georgia RB interviewing with Seattle Seahawks

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11 hours ago

January 11, 2025

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Former Georgia RB interviewing with Seattle Seahawks

The Chicago Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown is interviewing with the Seattle Seahawks to be their offensive coordinator.

The Seahawks fired offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb after one season. Seattle missed out on the 2024 NFL postseason, but has a very talented offense and is a desirable job for prospective play-callers.

Brown, who is a former Georgia Bulldogs running back, served as Chicago’s interim head coach after the Bears fired Matt Eberflus. Brown went 1-4 as the Bears’ interim coach.

The Bears hired Brown as their passing game coordinator, but they promoted Brown to their offensive coordinator role after they fired Shane Waldron. The Bears had an under-performing offense despite having a bunch of talent surrounding quarterback Caleb Williams, who was the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

Brown has previous experience as the Carolina Panthers’ offensive coordinator in 2023. He was the Panthers’ play-caller for part (primarily the second-half of the season) of Carolina’s brutal 2-15 season.

Chicago interviewed Brown for their offensive coordinator role before the season before the Bears ended up hiring Brown as their passing game coordinator.

Brown served as an offensive assistant with the Los Angeles Rams under Sean McVay before coming to Carolina and Chicago. He is highly respected throughout the NFL.

Brown rushed for 2,646 yards and 23 touchdowns in his Georgia career from 2004-2007.

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Seattle weather: Drier and cooler stretch ahead

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22 hours ago

January 11, 2025

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Seattle weather: Drier and cooler stretch ahead

Seattle weather: Mostly dry weekend

FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Ilona McCauley has your latest western Washington weather forecast!

A soggy start to our Friday morning where many locations picked up measurable rainfall. Amounts ranged from around .10″ to just under 1″ closer to the coast. While the lowlands saw widespread rain, our mountain passes got several inches of snow with more on the way overnight.

A wet start to the day on Friday where many spots picked up .25″ to .80″ of rain.

A mainly dry night around western Washington tonight except for a convergence zone which will set up in Snohomish County. Light rain will continue to fall along the line with more snow, especially through Stevens Pass.

Mainly dry Friday night with a few showers north.

A convergence zone sets up in the north sound with a chance for light rain overnight.

Many of our mountain ski slopes picked up around 6″ of snow earlier today with more falling tonight. A Winter Weather Advisory was issued till 6 a.m. for the Central Cascades, including Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect over the Central Washington Cascades. (FOX 13 Seattle)

After the rain wraps up tonight, our weekend and the extended period looks fairly dry. Afternoon temperatures will be cooler, only in the low to mid 40s with overnight lows dropping to near freezing.

The 7 day forecast for the greater Seattle area.

A long dry stretch begins Saturday in Seattle. Temperatures will be cooler with lows near freezing.

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