Sounder at Heart https://www.sounderatheart.com News, opinion and analysis of Seattle Sounders and Seattle Reign. en Sounder at Heart Copyright 2026 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:11:19 -0700 Sounder at Heart News, opinion and analysis of Seattle Sounders and Seattle Reign. Nos Audietis NosAudietis@pnwsoccermedia.com clean The Cooler Guild: We love a locked-in defense https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/09/the-cooler-guild-we-love-a-locked-in-defense/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:30:45 -0700 68b738736cccf0000141be09 Seattle move to 5th place in the NWSL standings. The Reign earned a point at home after the defense was able to keep San Diego off the score sheet. We talk about the return of the locked-in back line and our other takeaways from the match. We also do Reign trivia, cover other results around the NWSL, and congratulate the Sounders on their Leagues Cup Championship.

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]]> Seattle move to 5th place in the NWSL standings. The Reign earned a point at home after the defense was able to keep San Diego off the score sheet. We talk about the return of the locked-in back line and our other takeaways from the match. We also do Reign trivia, cover other results around the NWSL, and congratulate the Sounders on their Leagues Cup Championship.

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]]> The Cooler Guild: Assist record earns point in Houston https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/08/the-cooler-guild-template-copy/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:00:59 -0700 68af4746290237000114936b Sofia Huerta *finally* leads the league in assists. Despite a defensive lapse that led to the Dash finding the back of the net, the Reign found a response via a Jordyn Huitema goal and took home a point from Houston. We get into the Reign’s recent road trip, a couple of other Reign segments, check in with results from the NWSL, and preview Seattle’s next match.

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]]> Sofia Huerta *finally* leads the league in assists. Despite a defensive lapse that led to the Dash finding the back of the net, the Reign found a response via a Jordyn Huitema goal and took home a point from Houston. We get into the Reign’s recent road trip, a couple of other Reign segments, check in with results from the NWSL, and preview Seattle’s next match.

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]]> The Cooler Guild: Deep dished at Lumen https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/08/the-cooler-guild-deep-dished-at-lumen/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:45:07 -0700 68a5fb7a6a5a5400019126a3 It was all good until it wasn't. After being up 3-0 against Chicago, the Reign decided to pull a Kingdome and implode by conceding 3 goals in the second half, resulting in a disappointing draw at home. With defensive struggles on full display we discuss the draw but also talk about the recent phenomenon of the Jordyn Huitema effect. Additionally we do Reign trivia, cover the other results around the league, and preview the Reign’s next match.

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]]> It was all good until it wasn't. After being up 3-0 against Chicago, the Reign decided to pull a Kingdome and implode by conceding 3 goals in the second half, resulting in a disappointing draw at home. With defensive struggles on full display we discuss the draw but also talk about the recent phenomenon of the Jordyn Huitema effect. Additionally we do Reign trivia, cover the other results around the league, and preview the Reign’s next match.

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]]> The Cooler Guild: Problems in Portland https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/08/the-cooler-guild-problems-in-portland/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:00:42 -0700 689f55e6e8a4b20001beeda5 Let's not do that again. It was rivalry week in the NWSL, as the Reign traveled to Portland to face the Thorns. In this week’s episode we get into the heatwave that contributed to Reign’s abysmal performance, what went wrong, and try to put the 4-2 loss behind us. We do our usual wrap up of other results in the league and preview the Reign’s next match.

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]]> Let's not do that again. It was rivalry week in the NWSL, as the Reign traveled to Portland to face the Thorns. In this week’s episode we get into the heatwave that contributed to Reign’s abysmal performance, what went wrong, and try to put the 4-2 loss behind us. We do our usual wrap up of other results in the league and preview the Reign’s next match.

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]]> The Cooler Guild: Tiny dragon, big result https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/08/the-cooler-guild-tiny-dragon-big-result/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:30:22 -0700 689380aab1eb650001da52b1 A fiery start to the second half of the season. The NWSL is back! After 74 long days without a league game at Lumen Field the Reign made a triumphant return with a 2-0 victory over Angel City FC. In this week’s episode we talk about this much-needed win and all the Pride night extravaganza surrounding the match. We also cover results from around the league and preview Sunday’s rivalry meeting down in Portland.

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]]> A fiery start to the second half of the season. The NWSL is back! After 74 long days without a league game at Lumen Field the Reign made a triumphant return with a 2-0 victory over Angel City FC. In this week’s episode we talk about this much-needed win and all the Pride night extravaganza surrounding the match. We also cover results from around the league and preview Sunday’s rivalry meeting down in Portland.

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]]> The Cooler Guild: Summer break, Reign went Fishin' https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/07/the-cooler-guild-summer-break-reign-went-fishin/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:30:19 -0700 688a563a5232700001c62dbc A splashy summer signing is always welcome. National team caps, Fishlock scores at the Euros, and Reign make a major signing. After a month off from league play, we get folks up to date on a variety of Reign related news in this special summertime bonus episode, including Mia Fishel joining the club on a long-term contract. We also dive briefly into the international tournaments from this summer and wrap up the show with a quick preview on the Reign’s upcoming match versus Angel City FC.

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]]> A splashy summer signing is always welcome. National team caps, Fishlock scores at the Euros, and Reign make a major signing. After a month off from league play, we get folks up to date on a variety of Reign related news in this special summertime bonus episode, including Mia Fishel joining the club on a long-term contract. We also dive briefly into the international tournaments from this summer and wrap up the show with a quick preview on the Reign’s upcoming match versus Angel City FC.

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]]> The Cooler Guild: Four-scored and a win in Utah https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/06/the-cooler-guild-four-scored-and-a-win-in-utah/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:00:40 -0700 685c44adc8dfec0001bf50f7 Reign's offense had themselves a day. The Reign head into the CBA break on a high after their 4-1 win at Utah. We break down the match, the impressive team performance, and reflect on where the team is at as we reach the halfway point in this NWSL season. We also cover the results from across the league this past week and where to watch all the Reign players in action for their national teams during the break.

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]]> Reign's offense had themselves a day. The Reign head into the CBA break on a high after their 4-1 win at Utah. We break down the match, the impressive team performance, and reflect on where the team is at as we reach the halfway point in this NWSL season. We also cover the results from across the league this past week and where to watch all the Reign players in action for their national teams during the break.

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]]> The Cooler Guild: A rollercoaster point in Chicago https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/06/the-cooler-guild-a-rollercoaster-point-in-chicago/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:27 -0700 6852d1617b877000019576ef Two goals scored just in time to earn a draw. In this week’s episode we chat about last weekend’s match against the Chicago Stars at Soldier Field and how the team was able to mount an exciting comeback to tie the game late. We also cover the results from around the NWSL and preview the Reign’s next match.

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]]> Two goals scored just in time to earn a draw. In this week’s episode we chat about last weekend’s match against the Chicago Stars at Soldier Field and how the team was able to mount an exciting comeback to tie the game late. We also cover the results from around the NWSL and preview the Reign’s next match.

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]]> The Cooler Guild: Two goals with a side of brilliant defending https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/06/the-cooler-guild-two-goals-with-a-side-of-brilliant-defending/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:30:56 -0700 6848926147382d0001d79070 Sally Menti and Emeri Adames were ready to shine. A heavily rotated lineup got the job done in San Diego. We get into the goals, the massive save from Claudia Dickey, and more from the gritty win against one of the league’s top teams. Later we cover other results from around the NWSL, briefly discuss the USWNT friendlies, as well as preview the Reign’s next match.

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]]> Sally Menti and Emeri Adames were ready to shine. A heavily rotated lineup got the job done in San Diego. We get into the goals, the massive save from Claudia Dickey, and more from the gritty win against one of the league’s top teams. Later we cover other results from around the NWSL, briefly discuss the USWNT friendlies, as well as preview the Reign’s next match.

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]]> The Cooler Guild: Lackluster at Lumen https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/05/the-cooler-guild-lackluster-at-lumen/ Wed, 28 May 2025 10:00:32 -0700 683728fedff3670001e38b5c The growing pains continue. In this week’s episode we discuss the Reign’s loss to the Washington Spirit, what went wrong, and the few things the team did right. We also cover the other results from around the league, preview the Reign’s next match, and chat about Arsenal’s incredible win in the Champions League final.

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]]> The growing pains continue. In this week’s episode we discuss the Reign’s loss to the Washington Spirit, what went wrong, and the few things the team did right. We also cover the other results from around the league, preview the Reign’s next match, and chat about Arsenal’s incredible win in the Champions League final.

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]]> The Cooler Guild: Ope, another win https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/05/the-cooler-guild-ope-another-win/ Wed, 21 May 2025 13:00:41 -0700 682e1eace714850001822fe2 It wasn’t the prettiest of matches but a win is a win. This week we discuss the Reign’s trip to Louisville, giving high praise to both Sam Meza and Maddie Dahlien, who connected on the match’s lone goal to secure all three points. We also answer some community questions and go over other woso news, including Claudia Dickey’s chance at her first USWNT cap.

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]]> It wasn’t the prettiest of matches but a win is a win. This week we discuss the Reign’s trip to Louisville, giving high praise to both Sam Meza and Maddie Dahlien, who connected on the match’s lone goal to secure all three points. We also answer some community questions and go over other woso news, including Claudia Dickey’s chance at her first USWNT cap.

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]]> The Cooler Guild: Unbeaten streak dashed https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/05/the-cooler-guild-unbeaten-streak-dashed/ Thu, 15 May 2025 10:48:53 -0700 682618013d73ae000123d4f7 A less than ideal performance at home, onto the next. On this week’s late (apologies) episode we discuss the Reign’s uninspired performance in their loss at home on Sunday to the Houston Dash and how we hope the team moves forward. We also cover the other games from week 8 of NWSL play and preview the Reign’s upcoming match as they travel to Louisville in hopes of redeeming themselves.

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]]> A less than ideal performance at home, onto the next. On this week’s late (apologies) episode we discuss the Reign’s uninspired performance in their loss at home on Sunday to the Houston Dash and how we hope the team moves forward. We also cover the other games from week 8 of NWSL play and preview the Reign’s upcoming match as they travel to Louisville in hopes of redeeming themselves.

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]]> The Cooler Guild: The first Biyengoalo https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/05/the-cooler-guild-the-first-biyengoalo/ Mon, 05 May 2025 15:15:16 -0700 68190c64aeed6700013ec1a8 This team might be kind of good. The defense was locked in as Reign secured the win over KC Current from Friday night. From the top-notch defensive strategy to Lynn Biyendolo bagging her first goal for Seattle, we get into all the excitement from Reign’s performance versus the current league leaders. Finishing up the episode, we cover other NWSL results, a couple of other woso news stories, and do a quick preview of Seattle’s next match.

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]]> This team might be kind of good. The defense was locked in as Reign secured the win over KC Current from Friday night. From the top-notch defensive strategy to Lynn Biyendolo bagging her first goal for Seattle, we get into all the excitement from Reign’s performance versus the current league leaders. Finishing up the episode, we cover other NWSL results, a couple of other woso news stories, and do a quick preview of Seattle’s next match.

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]]> The Cooler Guild: Battle in the Bay brings home a point https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/04/the-cooler-guild-battle-in-the-bay-brings-home-a-point/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:30:20 -0700 680fe15323a724000144efee A road point is always appreciated, but we still want more. Matchweek 6 is in the books. Reign brought home a point from San Jose after a somewhat disappointing result versus Bay FC. We get into the big missed opportunity, Sam Meza becoming a breakout player, and the rest of the team’s performance on the road.

Later we cover some results from around the NWSL, including Portland’s potential future in Olympic diving, and then do a quick preview for the Reign’s next match.

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]]> A road point is always appreciated, but we still want more. Matchweek 6 is in the books. Reign brought home a point from San Jose after a somewhat disappointing result versus Bay FC. We get into the big missed opportunity, Sam Meza becoming a breakout player, and the rest of the team’s performance on the road.

Later we cover some results from around the NWSL, including Portland’s potential future in Olympic diving, and then do a quick preview for the Reign’s next match.

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]]> The Cooler Guild: A Cascadia star is born https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/04/the-cooler-guild-a-cascadia-star-is-born/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:15:01 -0700 68066e03188a9200013b1df3 It's always a good time beating Portland at home. Maddie Dahlien’s first professional goal led the Reign to victory in the first Cascadia clash of the 2025 NWSL season. In this week’s episode we talk about this much needed win, do some fashion critiques, answer community questions, as well as the usual coverage of the other results across the league in this 5th match week.

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]]> It's always a good time beating Portland at home. Maddie Dahlien’s first professional goal led the Reign to victory in the first Cascadia clash of the 2025 NWSL season. In this week’s episode we talk about this much needed win, do some fashion critiques, answer community questions, as well as the usual coverage of the other results across the league in this 5th match week.

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