Sounders' seven-game MLS skid after 2-0 Whitecaps loss

The Seattle Sounders’ MLS form continued to sag as they fell 2-0 to the Vancouver Whitecaps, extending Seattle’s seven-game MLS losing streak amid a wave of injuries on the Sounders’ side. Seattle’s sidelined players include a string of regulars such as Pedro de la Vega, Paul Arriola, Cristian Roldán, Jordan Morris, Hassani Dotson, Yeimar, and Nikola Petkovic, while Vancouver also navigated injuries, notably Brian White. The Whitecaps seized the Cascadia Cup and snapped a three-match winless run, underscoring Vancouver’s relative strength as Seattle enters the matchweek outside the playoff picture. Vancouver leads the Western Conference in goals and has shown depth with contributors like Brian White, Thomas Müller, Ryan Gauld, and Andrés Cubas, contrasting with Seattle’s league scoring struggles. In previews and match notes, Seattle aims to end a long winless run in league play while Vancouver, despite injuries, is favored to capitalize again, building on their recent dominance in earlier Concacaf outcomes. The teams have diverging trajectories since their Champions Cup meetings, with Vancouver positioned as the sharper side entering the latest clash.