Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC has rescheduled a pair of matches. The Sounders announced that they have moved their April 12 match against Real Salt Lake to Wednesday, September 23, and their September 9 match against Sporting Kansas City to Thursday, October 1.
What happened?
The changes were made to accommodate the season opener for the Seattle Seahawks in September. The Seahawks are scheduled to open the NFL's regular season against a yet-to-be-announced opponent on Wednesday, September 9.
Why it matters for Seattle Sounders FC
The Sounders and Seahawks obviously couldn't both use Lumen Field at the same time on September 9. As the Super Bowl champions, the Seahawks get the NFL's traditional spot to open the 2026 season.
What comes next?
Both rescheduled matches will be 6:30 p.m. kickoffs. The Mariners are also currently scheduled to have a home game against the Texas Rangers on September 9 that they are likely to move as well.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 5th in Major League Soccer, 55 pts, 15W-10D-9L from 34 games |
| Goals this season | 58 scored, 48 conceded (+10 goal difference) |
| Title race | 8 points behind leaders San Diego |
