Jeremiah Oshan

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Editor-in-Chief at Sounder at Heart

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Articles

Could the 4-2-3-1 be here to stay?

5 days ago | sounderatheart.com | Jeremiah Oshan

It was another busy week around the Sounders with a U.S. Open Cup match and a signing. Jeremiah and Niko dig into another episode of “What we learned this week” that focuses a lot on the development of younger players who appeared in the Tacoma Defiance match against the Portland Timbers. Somewhat connected to the Defiance match was a second consecutive match where we saw the 4-2-3-1. They discuss what kind of tactical tweaks that could bring. They also give a scouting report of the Houston Dynamo.
Craig Waibel makes clear he’s in no rush to move Obed Vargas

6 days ago | sounderatheart.com | Jeremiah Oshan

RENTON — Obed Vargas may be sticking around a little longer than has long been assumed. Talking to media on Thursday, Seattle Sounders general manager Craig Waibel indicated he’s not in any rush to move the talented midfielder. Vargas has previously indicated that if he were to leave, he wants to go to Europe. Waibel acknowledged he’s received plenty of interest in Vargas, but said the Sounders have yet to receive any offers they’d deem serious.
Yes, the Sounders might actually be good

6 days ago | sounderatheart.com | Jeremiah Oshan

The vibes are starting to feel pretty good around these parts after the Sounders dominated St. Louis City and the Tacoma Defiance gave the Portland Timbers everything they could handle in the U.S. Open Cup. Jeremiah and Aaron break down what has fueled the Sounders’ turnaround. Yes, the Sounders might actually be good Available on: This newsletter was made possible through the support of Full Pull Wines, a boutique wines reseller that has been sponsoring us since 2011.
Osaze De Rosario signs first-team contract with Sounders

6 days ago | sounderatheart.com | Jeremiah Oshan

Fresh off scoring against the Portland Timbers, Osaze De Rosario signed a full first-team contract with the Seattle Sounders on Thursday. The goal against the Timbers continued De Rosario’s blazing hot start to 2025, giving him 10 goals in eight matches across all competitions with the Tacoma Defiance. De Rosario will occupy a spot on the team's supplemental roster and is signed for the rest of 2025 with club options in 2026 and 2027.
Young players showed their quality in loss to Timbers

1 week ago | sounderatheart.com | Jeremiah Oshan

RENTON — There was no hiding the frustration and disappointment the Tacoma Defiance felt in the immediate aftermath of their 3-2 loss to the Portland Timbers on Tuesday. The Defiance had overcome a 1-0 deficit to take a 2-1 lead, which they held for about 30 minutes before a defensive lapse allowed the Timbers to equalize. Even then, the match seemed to be heading for extra time until Georgi Minoungou was whistled for an unnecessary penalty in what was likely the final minute of stoppage time.
Close but not quite: Defiance fall short in Open Cup loss to Timbers

1 week ago | sounderatheart.com | Jeremiah Oshan

TUKWILA, Wash. – The Tacoma Defiance gave the Portland Timbers everything they could handle and even took a lead late into the match, but ultimately committed two costly errors that cost them the match. The Timbers escaped Starfire with a 3-2 win in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 thanks largely to a very late penalty. They'll now face the winner of San Jose Earthquakes-Sacramento Republic.
Tacoma Defiance vs. Portland Timbers, livestream: Updates

1 week ago | sounderatheart.com | Jeremiah Oshan

Perhaps no organization has as storied and interesting of a connection to the U.S. Open Cup as the Seattle Sounders. Dating back to their days in the USL, Brian Schmetzer led the Sounders to consecutive semifinal appearances in 2007 and 2008. That served as a fitting preview of their Open Cup performances in their early MLS years, as they won three straight from 2009-11 and then went to a fourth consecutive final.
Ryan Kent fit enough to start

1 week ago | sounderatheart.com | Jeremiah Oshan

Of all the standout performances from the Seattle Sounders’ 4-1 win over St. Louis City on Saturday, the player who seems to be getting the most attention is Ryan Kent. The English winger came on in the 57th minute in place of Paul Rothrock with the game tied 1-1 and immediately changed the game, picking up an assist on Obed Vargas’ goal and then setting up Nouhou for the final tally.
Osaze De Rosario making his own way

1 week ago | sounderatheart.com | Jeremiah Oshan

RENTON — Growing up as the eldest son of a genuine footballing legend, Osaze De Rosario always sort of knew what he was going to do. That certainly had its advantages. De Rosario’s pro soccer path started relatively young and predictably included a stop at Toronto FC’s academy, joining an organization where his father Dwayne had starred for several years. The family’s love language was football, which made conversations easy, too.
The Defiance have a chance to do the funniest thing

1 week ago | sounderatheart.com | Jeremiah Oshan

Due to the silliness surrounding MLS teams’ participation in the U.S. Open Cup, the Tacoma Defiance have taken the Sounders’ place in the tournament. They’ve won their first three games and have now earned the opportunity to become the first MLS Next Pro affiliate to face a MLS first team in actual competition. Even more silly, that team is the Portland Timbers.