Matthew Faucher

Matthew Faucher

Joined: May 8, 2025

Matthew Faucher is a content contributor for FanSided's Sounders Nation. He has been playing soccer since he was 4 and played amateur soccer competitively as a goalkeeper until he retired in 2000. He became a Sounders fan in Seattle's early years in the MLS and has been a season ticket holder with his wife and children while working as a history and special education teacher. If you follow the Rave Green, enjoy the articles and relive the experience of the Sounders Nation with updates and share your thoughts and feelings as the Sounders continue their dynasty in the MLS.

Aug 10, 2025; Carson, California, USA; Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Snyder Brunell (37) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half against the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The Sounders show the dominance of their club as they take on the Galaxy

Aug 6, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Tijuana goalkeeper Jorge Hernandez (29) shoves Seattle Sounders FC forward Daniel Musovski (19) during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Only 1 team advanced to the next round of the Leagues Cup with 3 wins

Aug 3, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Sounders FC forward Georgi Minoungou (93) receives a red card following a second yellow card for unsportsmanlike celebration for a goal against Santos Laguna during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Santos Laguna shows signs of Sounders dominance

Jul 31, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Sounders forward Pedro de la Vega (10), right, celebrates with defender Nouhou Tolo (5) after scoring a goal during the second half against Cruz Azul at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Cruz Azul vs Seattle Sounders 2nd half was more like an Xbox game

Jul 26, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Seattle Sounders teammates and coaches react with Seattle Sounders forward Osaze De Rosario (95) after he scores during the match with Atlanta United during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images

What could have been, the Sounders squander two points on the road

Jul 19, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Sounders FC forward Pedro de la Vega (10) celebrates scoring a goal against the San Jose Earthquakes during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

The Sounders’ surprising answer to missing Jordan Morris

Jul 16, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Albert Rusnak (11) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Rapids during the first half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

When coming away with 3 points is not good enough

Sporting Kansas City v Seattle Sounders FC

This player holds the Sounders' key to a successful offense

Mar 8, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper Andrew Thomas (26) during warmups before the game against the Los Angeles FC at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

I got your 6 mentality taken on by the Sounders' Thomas

Seattle Sounders FC v Columbus Crew

Battle of Wills with no winners or losers, Sounders and the Crew

Jun 28, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Sounders midfielder Reed Baker-Whiting (21) leaves the pitch after being issued a red card during the second half against Austin FC at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Sounders get the result, but there’s a growing problem they can’t ignore

[Subscription Customers Only] Jun 23, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Sounders FC Brian Schmetzer reacts after the match during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Agustin Marcarian-Reuters via Imagn Images

Prideful Sounders get bounced from the Club World Cup

[Subscription Customers Only] Jun 19, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Sounders FC's Pedro de la Vega in action with Atletico Madrid's Robin Le Normand during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Agustin Marcarian-Reuters via Imagn Images

After 2 games in the Club World Cup, what do the Sounders have to show for it?

Jun 15, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Sounders FC huddle up before the game against Botafogo during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Sounders against Botafogo, a moral win, but no result to show for it

Seattle Sounders FC v St. Louis CITY SC

How Nouhou Tolo transformed into a Seattle Sounders fan favorite

Embarrassed Seattle Sounders fall flat on their faces in Vancouver