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Seattle Sounders midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro, right kicks the ball past Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ryan Raposo during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes) ORSD103

October 27, 2020 at 9:20 pm

Raul Ruidiaz returns as Sounders clinch playoff berth by blanking Vancouver

Ruidiaz, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 11 in Peru, had a goal and an assist in the Sounders' 2-0 victory over the Whitecaps...

Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) sets up for a play during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, Monday, July 20, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

October 26, 2020 at 5:48 pm

Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz expected to return against Vancouver

Ruidiaz tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 11 while in Peru playing for his national team. Indications are he is healthy enough to play Tuesday's...

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Sounders goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann holds the Supporters’ Shield after their win against the LA Galaxy at CenturyLink Field on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. The Sounders FC won 2-0 on two goals by Marco Pappa to win Supporters’ Shield and end up at the top of the MLS standings with 64 points.

October 23, 2020 at 1:56 pm

Supporters’ Shield Foundation reverses decision, will issue award to best MLS team in 2020

Major League Soccer’s season gained more meaning Friday. In a decision reversal, the Supporters’ Shield Foundation will now award the trophy to the MLS club...

Will Bruin scores in added time to salvage a draw for the Sounders against Portland. The Portland Timbers played the Seattle Sounders FC in MLS action Thursday, October 22, 2020 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. 215462

October 22, 2020 at 9:56 pm

Photos: Sounders stun Timbers in stoppage time, 1-1 VIEW

Seattle’s Cristian Roldan tries to turn the ball upfield for a shot against the Timbers in the first half. Seattle struggled to get more than just a single shot on goal all of the first half against the Timbers. The Portland Timbers played the Seattle Sounders FC in MLS action Thursday, October 22, 2020 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. 215462

October 22, 2020 at 9:49 pm

Will Bruin’s goal in stoppage time gives Sounders tie with Timbers

Sounders remained atop the Western Conference standings after the 1-1 tie with Portland.

Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei (24) looks on during practice at CenturyLink Field at Seattle on Nov. 9, 2019. 212013

October 21, 2020 at 5:32 pm

Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei critical of decision to not award Supporters’ Shield in 2020: ‘This trophy is a huge deal’

After harsh feedback from MLS fans and players, the Supporters’ Shield Foundation could be reconsidering its decision to not award the trophy to the club...

The Sounders celebrate their 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake with a customary wave to the south end zone – despite the absence of fans to salute. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

October 19, 2020 at 1:37 pm

MLS announces programs to combat racism, promote diversity

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer announced a series of initiatives Monday to combat racism, advocate for social justice and increase diversity in the...