Seattle

That 5-4-1 formation for the Sounders seemed to work out just fine against Toronto FC last night. It worked so well that it led to this for the first time in 2018.

Speaking of that Sounders and Toronto rematch, I just can’t stop watching this lovely sequence that led to the Sounders first goal of the game.

Ichiro retired (or whatever) last week. Appropriately, Peter Gammons has an Ichiro tribute (behind the paywall) at The Athletic today. It’s about how dedicated Ichiro is to the craft of baseball, and opens with an anecdote from Barry Bonds. Ichiro: “Who The Fuck Is Tom Brady?”

MLS

The Sounders weren’t the only team playing last night, actually there were four other games. First up was Atlanta United FC hosting Sporting Kansas City. Brad Guzan took a red card in the first half and Sporting won 2-0 playing up a man for the entire second half.

The Chicago Fire were able to hold off the Montreal Impact and win 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Columbus Crew SC took down the Philadelphia Union 1-0 at home on yet another goal from Gyasi Zardes.

LAFC took down Minnesota United 2-0 as they remain unbeaten The Banc.

As Sounders fans, we may want to forget that first game at LAFC’s new stadium. However, take a look at this video put together by COPA 90 regarding their first ever home game.

Sounds like Wayne Rooney is ready to make a move to MLS. He has reportedly told Everton he wants to join D.C. United during the Summer Transfer window.

The recently renamed "SeatGeek Stadium" is home to the Chicago Fire of MLS. The stadium opened in 2006 with the Fire being the main tenant. Stadium Lease Snapshot: Bridgeview and the Chicago Fire, and the Best/Worst Sports Lease in the United States – Socceresq

US Open Cup

Here’s a quick run down of a few of the 2018 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup action last night.

NWSL

The Houston Dash acquired Alyssa Chapman from the North Carolina Courage for two second-round 2019 NWSL College Draft picks in exchange for their 2019 natural first-round pick.

The Dash battled back and tied the Portland Thorns FC 1-1 on Wednesday night.

The other game between of the night saw Utah Royals FC and the Orlando Pride battle to a 0-0 draw. It’s be a rough year for the Laura Harvey led Royals.

USA

The United States U20s have two games coming up in the next week against Honduras. Ten players from the USL were called up and Sam Rogers is lone Sounders representative.

Sporting KC's latest teenage sensation is nothing like the stereotypical American player. Are there more players out there like him? Breaking the mold: Wan Kuzain, and US soccer’s search for more players like him | FourFourTwo

Rocco Commisso’s offer to raise $500 million for the funding of a revamped North American Soccer League appears to be going nowhere. NASL, U.S. Soccer in stalemate over Rocco Commisso's latest offer

In its first home game since the Waffle House tragedy, Nashville SC will honor the victims of the shooting by wearing Project 615’s “Spread Love” shirts during its pregame warmups. Nashville SC to Wear "Spread Love" T-Shirts Pregame in Honor of Waffle House Victims

Sounds like Tom Ricketts, owner of the Chicago Cubs, is buying a majority interest in a Chicago based USL team.

World

Is this Manchester United’s new home kit? - The Busby Babe. This one could be divisive.