Tim Ostlund-Foss

3 weeks ago | sounderatheart.com | Tim Ostlund-Foss |Jeremiah Oshan

The injury bug has been biting the Seattle Sounders squad for weeks now, and last weekend’s game against FC Dallas was no exception. Jackson Ragen was forced off the field at halftime with a right hamstring injury that looks like it will keep him out of action for a little while. Ahead of their first home game in nearly a month, Head Coach Brian Schmetzer provided an update on the team’s injury situation at training on Wednesday.

3 weeks ago | sounderatheart.com | Jeremiah Oshan |Tim Ostlund-Foss

The Tacoma Defiance will get a dream matchup in the next round of the U.S. Open Cup, after it was announced on Thursday that they will host the Portland Timbers in the Round of 32. The exact date of the match has not yet been announced, but it will be played on May 6 or 7. The winner of that match will then play the winner of Sacramento Republic-San Jose Earthquakes in the Round of 16. The Defiance earned their spot in the Round of 32 by beating the Oakland Roots, 2-1, on Tuesday.

4 weeks ago | sounderatheart.com | Tim Ostlund-Foss |Jeremiah Oshan |Ari Liljenwall

Tacoma Defiance took 120 minutes plus stoppage time to do it, but they beat Oakland Roots 2-1 in the third round of the US Open Cup. A 28th minute free kick banger from Peter Kingston and a 108th minute finish from Osaze De Rosario proved enough to overcome a 75th minute penalty for the Roots from Neveal Hackshaw and a 117th minute red card for Cody Baker, as Defiance now await the outcome of the draw to learn their opponents for the 4th round of the U.S. Open Cup.

1 month ago | sounderatheart.com | Tim Ostlund-Foss |Greg Van Belle |Jeremiah Oshan |Ari Liljenwall

Over 120 minutes, Ballard FC had gone toe-to-toe with Spokane Velocity. The two Washington-based soccer teams were facing off in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup for the second straight year, and despite the teams' difference in professional status, there was virtually no daylight between them. As was the case in 2024, Velocity brought a full squad of professional players into their cross-state derby. And as was the case in 2024, Ballard was composed entirely of amateur talent.

1 month ago | sounderatheart.com | Jeremiah Oshan |Tim Ostlund-Foss

Fresh off their 2-1 win over USL League One side Spokane Velocity, the Tacoma Defiance found out on Thursday they’ll be hosting the USL Championship’s Oakland Roots in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup. That match will be played either April April 15 or 16, and will almost certainly require the Defiance to reschedule an MLS Next Pro road match against Houston Dynamo 2 that is scheduled for April 15. Assuming the Dynamo 2 match is moved, the Defiance should come in reasonably well rested.