Raul Ruidiaz has netted some dazzling goals this season, but none of them have come as a surprise to the Sounders’ star. The art of the goal: How Sounders striker Raul Ruidiaz mastered his craft as a scorer | The Seattle Times

Washington takes care of Portland in its NCAA opener 3-1 and will face Indiana next weekend. Dylan Teves puts Washington men’s soccer team into NCAA Sweet 16 with hat trick | The Seattle Times

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Are the Seattle Sounders the team to beat in the Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs?