The Sounders won't have to face Tim Howard when their Western Conference semifinal begins next week after he injured his groin against Mexico on Friday, but the Rapids have a lot of confidence in their backup plan, Zach MacMath.
Seattle University's Kyle Bjornethun was named Western Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year; Alex Roldan (Cristian Roldan's brother) was also honored as All-WAC First Team.
Former Sounder Michael Azira finally broke into the Uganda national team with his first cap on Saturday in World Cup Qualifying against Congo.