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Spenser Davis covered the Sounders for 710Sports.com. He also covers the team for Sounder at Heart and has written for World Soccer Talk. Spenser attended Texas Christian University in his hometown of Fort Worth. Follow Spenser on Twitter.

Sound Stories, episode 4: Sounders midfielder Erik Friberg

Current Sounders FC midfielder Erik Friberg joins the program to talk about his second stint in Seattle, as he first played for the club back in 2011 before moving back to his home country of Sweden.
8 years ago

Defense helps Sounders move into playoff spot after win over Chicago

Defense has been key in the Sounders' push for the playoffs, as they've turned around their tendency earlier in the season to give up points late.
8 years ago

Sounders keep playoff hopes alive with 1-0 win over Chicago

The Sounders got a goal in the 24th minute from defender Chad Marshall and held on for a 1-0 win over Chicago Wednesday, getting an extremely vital three points.
8 years ago

Three keys as Sounders look to keep playoff hopes alive vs Chicago

Three keys to the Sounders' match against Chicago on Wednesday, including how Brian Schmetzer may juggle Seattle's lineup with two players potentially out and another match coming up on Sunday.
8 years ago

Sounders forward Clint Dempsey out for the season

Sounders forward Clint Dempsey has been ruled out for the rest of the season so that he can continue treatment for an irregular heartbeat.
8 years ago

Sounders meant business in 4-2 win over LA Galaxy

If there was any doubt that the Sounders, and Jordan Morris, had the endurance and fortitude to go the distance and make the playoffs this season, their 4-2 win over LA result surely wiped it away.
8 years ago

Jordan Morris leads Sounders to huge road win over Galaxy, 4-2

The Sounders made a statement about their MLS postseason intentions on the road Sunday with a Jordan Morris-led 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy.
8 years ago

Three keys: Can Sounders withstand Galaxy’s goal machine?

The Sounders' desperate push for the MLS Cup Playoffs hits Los Angeles on Sunday against a Galaxy team that has taken the fewest shots but scored the second most goals in the MLS.
8 years ago

Sound Stories, Episode 3: Frank MacDonald

The guest on Episode 3 of Sound Stories is Frank MacDonald, who has been involved with the Sounders and soccer in Seattle in various capacities since 1974, when he first caught a glimpse of the NASL Sounders on TV.
8 years ago

Sounders notebook: Jordan Morris 3rd on MLS ’24 under 24′ list

MLSSoccer.com announced its annual “24 under 24” list this week, with two Sounders making the cut, including rookie Jordan Morris at No. 3.
8 years ago

Jordan Morris keeps proving his worth to the Sounders

With 10 goals in 28 appearances for the Sounders this season, rookie Jordan Morris keeps proving his worth to Seattle while helping keep the team's playoff hopes alive.
8 years ago

Jordan Morris’ late goal gives Sounders 1-0 win over Vancouver

Playing again without Clint Dempsey, the Sounders squandered multiple scoring opportunities Saturday against Vancouver before a late goal by Jordan Morris gave Seattle a 1-0 win and three points.
8 years ago

3 keys: Sounders still looking for Clint Dempsey replacement entering Cascadia matchup vs Vancouver

The Sounders won't have Clint Dempsey back in action Saturday, and they're still looking for the right player who can play the same role in Brian Schmetzer’s system.
8 years ago

With 7 matches to go, where do the Sounders’ playoff hopes stand?

With seven matches to go in the 2016 season, can the Sounders still manage to launch themselves from ninth place in the West to sixth place, the final playoff spot?
8 years ago

Zach Scott announces intention to retire after 15 years with Sounders

Longtime Sounders defender Zach Scott announced his intention Thursday to make the 2016 season the last of his career.
8 years ago

GM ‘cautiously optimistic’ Clint Dempsey returns for the Sounders this season

Forward Clint Dempsey returned to training with the Sounders for the first time since it was announced he'd be out indefinitely to undergo medical testing for an irregular heartbeat.
8 years ago

Nico Lodeiro to the rescue again for Sounders in draw with Earthquakes

The only thing keeping the Sounders alive and clinging to hopes of a playoff run right now is their newest player, Nicolas Lodeiro, writes Spenser Davis.
8 years ago

Introducing Sound Stories: A Seattle Soccer Podcast

Announcing the new Sound Stories podcast, covering the Seattle soccer scene with a wide range of guests, and the only criteria being that they have good stories to tell.
8 years ago

Three keys: Sounders look to get back on track vs Earthquakes

The Sounders have had two full weeks to stew over their 4-2 loss to the Timbers, and they’re likely itching to get back onto the pitch and erase those memories as quickly as possible.
8 years ago

Sounders international roundup, 9/7 Edition

Most, if not all, of the Sounders’ internationals have returned to the club following two-week stints with their national squads, with varying levels of success under their belts
8 years ago

What to watch for from Sounders players in second round of international matches

All of the Sounders’ internationals could play roles in each of their country’s games in Tuesday's round of international matches.
8 years ago

What to watch for from Sounders players in international matches

The first slate of international matches kicks off Thursday and Friday, with all the Sounders players who are internationals currently with their teams potentially getting starts or substitute appearances.
8 years ago

Keeping up with the Sounders during the international break

The Sounders are off until Sept. 10 for the international break. Here's a list of Seattle players who will be representing their countries in international games in the meantime.
8 years ago

Sounders take step back in loss to Portland, but playoffs still possible

The Sounders finally had their five-match unbeaten streak snapped after falling 4-2 in Portland on Sunday, but their second-half performance showed that they’re definitely not done this season.
8 years ago