Sounders beat Real Salt Lake, Full coverage: Playoffs again

Let's count the sweet moves in the buildup to Flaco's goal

NBD, just your average backheel-to-cross-to-backheel tap-in

Sounders vs. RSL: Player ratings form

Rate the players after their victory over Real Salt Lake at CenturyLink Field.

Postgame Pontifications: Making the playoffs is just business as usual

Just because everyone wrote them off a few months ago didn’t mean the Sounders were about to break tradition and celebrate their equivalent of paying bills on time.

Sounders vs. RSL: Highlights, stats, quotes

"We needed to win that game ... so [that] we didn’t have to rely on anybody else, because we take responsibility for our actions" -Brian Schmetzer

Brian Schmetzer’s postgame speech: ‘We’re not finished yet’

This is only the beginning of the journey.

Seattle Sounders vs. Real Salt Lake: Photos

With the 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake, the Seattle Sounders are in the playoffs for the eighth season in a row. Here is our gallery from the match that clinched their berth.

Sounders win, extend playoff streak to eight

Sounders will host Sporting Kansas City in first round after beating RSL.

ECS honors Zach Scott with one final tifo

This is the third time during the MLS era that Scott has been the subject of a tifo.

Roldan scores to make it 2-1 for the Sounders

Mulholland's deflected shot makes it 1-1

Flaco puts Seattle up 1-0 in the 3rd minute

It's called "How to be Mr. Sounder!"

and no one does it better

Ozzie returns against RSL, Evans on the bench

Sounders vs Real Salt Lake: Gamethread

ESPN starts coverage at 1 PM. Kickoff will be closer to 1:25 PM. Arrive early. Stay loud.

For Schmetzer, For Our Future

I come to you today asking you for a simple thing - a loud thing.

Sounders vs Real Salt Lake: Three Questions

Both teams are fighting for their playoff lives, but only one is on good form heading towards the second season.

Breaking down Sounders’ playoff scenarios

A win really simplifies things.

Zach Scott says that Sunday’s celebrations are “a bit bizarre”

Mr. Sounder doesn’t know why everyone is making it such a big deal

Sounders encourage fans to arrive early for Fan Appreciation Day

Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the match against Real Salt Lake.

Schmetzer identifies midfield battle as crucial to victory against RSL

The Sounders coach stressed that it’s not just about Alonso versus Beckerman, but rather how the entire midfield matches up

Osvaldo Alonso’s suspension will not be extended

There was some talk that the Disciplinary Committee could add games to his suspension, but Alonso says he’s available against Real Salt Lake

For Brian Schmetzer, the playoffs aren’t enough

The Sounders coach says that anything short of silverware is a failure

ESPN picks up RSL at Sounders Decision Day match

ESPN2 will do a whiparound show checking into every match of the day.