Seattle Sounders FC's home match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Sunday, August 16 will now kick off at 7:30 p.m. PT on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field and feature as part of Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire. Originally scheduled for 6:00 p.m. PT, the contest will still be available on Apple TV, iHeartMedia Seattle and El Rey 1360 AM. Major League Soccer is currently in the middle of break from play due to FIFA World Cup 2026, with Sounders FC returning to action against the Portland Timbers on Thursday, July 16 on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field (7:30 p.m. PT / Apple TV, iHeartMedia Seattle, El Rey 1360 AM). The match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC will be a crucial one for Sounders FC, who will look to bounce back from their recent break and get back to winning ways. With the new kickoff time, fans will have more time to get to the stadium and enjoy the pre-match festivities. Sounders FC's head coach, Brian Schmetzer, will be looking to get his team back on track and make a strong statement against their rivals. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams looking to come out on top. Sounders FC's fans will be eager to see their team in action and will be cheering them on from the stands. The match will be a great opportunity for Sounders FC to showcase their skills and get back to winning ways.