“I feel it. You guys are a good f**king team. You guys are going to go a long way if you guys stick together,” Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer told his players after they delivered an absolute blowout at home. History tells us he’s right to trust his...
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Professional soccer, unfortunately, has never been guaranteed to be welcoming and friendly. For every great thing about the beautiful game, it has always coexisted with ugly speech and behavior. Certain clubs, for decades, have had to repeatedly report...
Time and time again, the women’s soccer teams from the US and Japan find themselves pitted against each other. Sometimes, it’s for everything. Both nations have won World Cups at the other’s heartbreaking expense, in 2011 and 2015. Sometimes, however, they...
When the World Cup arrives at Lumen Field, starting on June 15, it will bring together some of the best athletes in the entire world under one roof. However, even among the best of the best, some shine more than others. If you plan to watch or attend the...
While watching Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first theatrical Star Wars adventure since 2019’s misbegotten The Rise of Skywalker, I tried to put myself back in my 1977 kiddie shoes. It was immediately clear to me that director and cowriter Jon...
D-Day was one of the most important military operations of World War II. On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched the Normandy landings in northern France, beginning the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control. Known as Operation Overlord, the invasion...
Fifty-seven years after Stonewall, and here we are: LGBTQ musicians still face scrutiny for their sexuality, because, says author and music writer Barry Walters, music isn’t created for Gay listeners. No problem: Queer artists and writers have often penned...
From the moment I opened Waiting for Something Else, I was hooked. Martin Cloutier’s debut novel is equally hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking. It’s hard to believe this is his first book, as it reads like the work of a seasoned storyteller. The fact...
In an age in which authenticity can be hard to find, Ross Collado stands out for his honest and soulful approach to art. Born and raised in the Philippines and now living in Seattle, Collado creates paintings that explore solitude, emotion, and the delicate...
I usually approach horror movies with low expectations, as so many rely on cheesy scares, over-the-top performances, and weak writing. That’s why Obsession, directed by Curry Barker, took me by surprise. It’s rare for a horror film to be entertaining on every...