Kickin’ It

Guide to the World Cup in Seattle

The games, the teams, and all the fan events.

06/10/2026 By Eric Nusbaum and Allison Williams

Runners up

The Top Seattle Athletes That Didn't Make the Cut

They're good, but they didn't make our list of the greatest—for one reason or another.

06/02/2026 By Allison Williams

Up the Bridges

How Ballard FC Democratizes Soccer

Cheap tickets, budding players, and lingonberry hot dogs bring out the crowds.

05/14/2026 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Match Play

Here's Who Is Playing in Seattle in the World Cup

Get ready for group action with the USMNT, Belgium, Egypt, Iran, Qatar, and a mystery team.

12/06/2025 By Seattle Met Staff

Injury Time

Sounders Doc Michael Morris Says Goodbye

The orthopedic surgeon built the Sounders’ medical program—then got to watch his son star on the team.

07/11/2024 By Conor Kelley

Nouhou Mania

This Sounders Team Is Special

With exciting young players, deep local ties, and a cult hero at left back, this year’s Seattle squad is poised to make a run.

11/03/2023 By Jeremiah Oshan

Love Letters

Youth Soccer Is My Family's Benevolent Fall Overlord

It's wet, it's time-intensive. Here's why we do it anyway.

10/09/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Essay

Megan Rapinoe Taught Me How to Fail

Seattle was uniquely suited to support Megan Rapinoe. She needed us. And, it turns out, I needed her.

10/05/2023 By Brittney Bush Bollay

Sportsball

The Reign Broke Attendance Records. Is a Playoff Breakthrough Next?

This Sunday's semifinal match caps a promising first year at Lumen Field. But the franchise’s first title is still within reach.

10/21/2022 By Sophia Struna

It's Happening

Seattle Will Host 2026 Men’s World Cup Matches

FIFA did the right thing for once!

06/16/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

NET WORTH

Goal-Scoring Gear for Seattle Soccer Fans

With OL Reign back in SoDo and the recent addition of Ballard FC, we're a real soccer town now. Dress like it.

05/20/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Royals

Let Their Reign Really Begin

After a tumultuous first decade, our women’s pro soccer squad finally has worthy digs for its lofty goals.

05/06/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

GOOOOOAL

OL Reign Take on the Washington Spirit in NWSL Semifinal

This one's for Washington bragging rights.

11/12/2021 By Angela Cabotaje

Yes, Please

Seattle's Launched a Bid to Host 2026 World Cup Matches

And it has some big names behind it.

10/25/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Pandemic Predicament

The Sounders Return Tonight, But Should We Watch?

Two teams have already dropped out of the MLS Is Back Tournament due to Covid-19 outbreaks.

07/10/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

No Rapinoe, Though

The Reign’s Return Marks the Beginning of Seattle’s Sports Comeback

But how long will any of these ad hoc seasons last?

06/30/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

Squad Goals

Why the Sounders’ Global Roster Embraces Seattle

The team's bevy of international players have found plenty of reason to feel at home in this city of transplants.

04/08/2020 By Allison Williams

The Sporting Life

Sounders Season Starts Tonight

Enough is at stake in the Champions League tourney to call this Seattle’s 2020 opener.

02/20/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

The Sporting Life

Seattle's 10 Top Sports Triumphs of the Decade

From the Seahawks's first Super Bowl to the Storm's WNBA dominance, Seattle's sports teams (yes, even the Mariners) have all delivered greatness in some form this decade.

12/30/2019 By Benjamin Cassidy

LET US PROPOSE A TOAST

A Perfect Party with a Star Soccer Coach and a Teenaged Climate Activist

Plus, the Pulitzer winner, museum trailblazer, and patient turned medical director who round out the month’s most distinguished locals and visitors.

12/23/2019 By Rosin Saez