Seattle Sounders vs. Sporting Kansas City: News, notes, lineup, highlights, analysis

Dom Dwyer adds another, Sporting Kansas City up 3-0

Jacob Peterson gives SKC a 2-0 lead just before the half

Dom Dwyer's header gives SKC the early 1-0 lead

Baby Kicks: A Cynical Game State

Why Kansas City hates soccer, and so should you.

Realio's Ratings show strength in defense

Thug ball wins again!

SSFC stretched & isolated by Sporting defense

A stout midfield defense from Sporting Kansas City isolated the Sounders midfield from it's attacking and defensive counterparts to Sounder overall detriment.

You won't get a better look at Jordan Morris' chance than this

Aftermatch Aftermath: A Scandalous Affair

The season started with an unceremonious defeat at the hands of an inferior and infuriating opponent. Welcome to MLS!

Stefan Frei takes ownership of loss

Goalkeeper says it was his play that "ruined" an otherwise strong performance by the team.

Sounders vs. Sporting KC: Player ratings form

How did the individual Sounders do in their home opener loss?

Watch ECS unveil their "Poltergeist" tifo

Video captures the three main elements all being choreographed.

Sounders vs. SKC: Highlights, stats, quotes

"I won't remember this one long - it's one you'd like to forget. It's a start for us, it's the beginning." -Sigi Schmid

Brad Evans could return 'within a week'

Schmid indicates center back separated his shoulder.

Sounders vs. Sporting KC: Postgame observations

Sounders' depth will be tested early.

10-man Sounders lose 1-0 to Sporting KC

Coelho puts Sporting KC up 1-0 over the Sounders

Oniel Fisher sent off for two-footed tackle

Sounders supporters break out dueling tifos

Pretty great work from North End Faithful and Emerald City Supporters.

Tyrone Mears missing from Sounders lineup

No word on why he was not included.

Sounders vs. Sporting KC: Three Questions

Cody, from the Blue Testament, answers Three Questions.

#PizzaAndHaircuts

If you win a free pizza and haircut it's because the Sounders had a wonderful game.

The Seattle Squad

Sounder-eist. Heroes. Ever.

How the Sporting (Wizards) will suit up

Sounders are back at it but this time it's for MLS First Kick and they'll kick Sporting Kansas City Wizards

Schmid says Sounders are ready to go for Sunday

Despite a crushing loss against Club America on Wednesday and barely any time to rest, Sigi Schmid expects big things from the Sounders on Sunday

SEATTLE SOUNDERS! FLAMETHROWERS! 2016! GET HYPE!

A sensible look and analysis of the realistic chances and expectations of the Seattle Sounders heading into this 2016 MLS season.