Jayda Evans

Saturday’s road match against Philadelphia was expected to be an unintended gift.

Given a redo, the Reign were able to retain their lead to close out a win against San Diego on Sunday.

In her return from an ankle injury, Seattle Reign goalkeeper Claudia Dickey starred in a 2-0 win on the road over the San Diego Wave.

A week stretch between matches created more injuries for the Sounders and few reinforcements heading into Saturday's rival match with Portland.

RENTON — A week stretch between matches created more injuries for the Sounders and few reinforcements.

The Reign will conclude their three-match road stretch against Bay FC.

Sounders fall to rival Timbers, set club record for consecutive losses in MLS era

Injuries and losses continue to frame the Sounders’ season. No matter the scenario, state or opponent, the club can’t shake the downward spiral.

The Sounders won the Leagues Cup championship last year, but they head into the tournament on a six-game losing streak and with a long list of injured players.

The Sounders huffed and puffed and allowed easy goals to blow their chances for an upset.