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Join Sounder at Heart IRL this month

Sounder at Heart June 7, 2026

The world is coming to Seattle for the next few weeks. We’re hosting events and you are invited.

June 12 Watch Party

Join Jeremiah and staff at Project 9 Brewing to watch USA v. Paraguay. You’ll be able to pick up copies of IV and celebrate soccer together with the co-creators of J Pod, a matchday IPA.

June 18 Mixer

Also, at Project 9, there's a pre-USMNT in Seattle mixer with a few special guests. This party is from 6-10 pm.

Juneteenth Extravaganza

Fast Fashion SoDo doors open at 8 am with pregame, during game and postgame events featuring Sounder at Heart, Scuffed, and various national media types. Expect the party to last all day with soccer fans local, national and international to see exactly what powers Seattle soccer – you.

There are a ton of others parties and events going on. Sounder at Heart is working on a handcrafted list, but these three events feature partners of the site and the staff. We'd love for you to join us in reality.

Magazine pickup

At each event, we’ll also have issues of IV: The Sounder at Heart magazine available for purchase ($15). If you’ve already purchased an issue, it should arrive soon as we’ve started shipping them. If your copy hasn’t arrived before these events start, however, please feel free to come by and pick up a free issue.

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Catching up on Sounder at Heart

Here's what you missed on the site this week.

Seattle hosts the world edition of IV magazine available now

Sounders

Cristian Roldan’s path to World Cup playing time
- MLS involvement in the 2026 World Cup
- Lobbing Scorchers: Seattle Mayor Tells All Ahead of FIFA World Cup
Realio’s Ratings: The self-inflicted ceiling

Reign

The Cooler Guild: Unspirited Away Part 3
Seattle Reign sends 11 players on international duty
Reign launch free kids ticket program

Defiance

Next match: June 17 at Starfire against HD2

Looking back at the news

Everything else you need to know

Pride

A game of two halves: Who gets to feel pride on the pitch and in the stands?“ (Diva Magazine)

World Cup

FIFA reverses World Cup water bottle ban after backlash (ESPN)

Leaving space so you make certain to see the repeal of the bad idea.

Transportation guide for getting around Seattle during FIFA World Cup (Fox 13)
- Stadium District CCTV cameras to be activated during FIFA World Cup, Seattle mayor says (KOMO)
FIFA, Bank of America Partner With Vet Tix to Offer Free World Cup Tickets to Veterans and First Responders (Ticket News) I do not know the Dave Clark that wrote that.
Team USA's loudest supporters say FIFA pushed them to upper deck for World Cup (NBC Boston)
Iran’s Soccer Team Allowed Into U.S. for World Cup, but Many Staff Denied (New York Times)
FBI warns drone operators to stay away from World Cup matches (NBC)
- Washington National Guard builds partnerships ahead of World Cup 2026 (Wa NG)
- Dispersed World Cup requires verified intelligence to simplify complex security (Factal) I did write this. If you travel frequently our free app is focused on verified life safety.

NWSL and women's soccer

NWSL plans to gain growth through men’s World Cup pandemonium (The Guardian)
With NWSL expanding and MLS rescheduling, an Arizona businesswoman is making a pitch (The Guardian)
USL Super League to flip calendar to align with NWSL (ESPN)
From visible to viable: The Cutback's new report outlines a blueprint for the next commercial phase of women’s football (The Cutback)

MLS and men's soccer

One man’s journey put Seattle soccer on the map (Seattle Times)
Suspended Union executive has reportedly failed to complete MLS training (The Guardian)
How USA 94 changed football forever (The Independent)