SOUNDERS FC 0-2 WHITECAPS FC
Aug 16, 2026
Att. 30,026 • Lumen Field
SEATTLE — The Cascadia Cup Rivalry takes place at the annual Seattle Sounders Pride Match. 30,026 fans are buzzing with anticipation and excitement that a rivalry match could be the end of the Sounders 6 game loss streak. A historic number for the iconic franchise.
Shortly after kickoff, the Whitecaps held possession of the ball for the majority of the first. The Sounders’ defense answers the call, not letting in a goal despite the challenge of the persistent offense. At the end of the first, Vancouver has 8 shots, and Seattle has 2. Neither team finds the back of the net.
At the start of the second, tensions are high, and the race continues for who will be the first to put a point on the scoreboard. Rayan Elloumi answers that call at 77 minutes, netting his first of the MLS season. Shortly after, Thomas Müller scores off a free kick at 82 minutes. The Sounders are unable to regain possession before the match ends, and Vancouver etches their name into the Cascadia Cup.
