The tie dropped the Sounders to fourth place in the Western Conference, hindering their chances for Concacaf Champions Cup qualification.

With this result, the Timbers celebrated winning the Cascadia Cup, having outscored the Sounders in their six matchups this season.

Despite the draw, the Sounders had a strong season overall, finishing with 57 points and only two losses in their last 17 games, but this result will linger in their minds.

While the Sounders missed out on the Champions Cup, they still have a path to qualify by winning the MLS Cup.

Looking ahead, the Sounders are set to face the Houston Dynamo in the playoffs, a team they have historically dominated at home.

In a disappointing regular-season finale, the Seattle Sounders played to a 1-1 draw against the Portland Timbers, a result that felt more like a defeat for the Sounders.

Seattle initially took the lead with a goal from Yeimar in the 37th minute, but the Timbers equalized in the 68th minute through Antony after a quick counterattack.

The match took a turn for the worse for Seattle when Obed Vargas received a second yellow card shortly after the equalizer, leaving the Sounders with 10 men for the final 20 minutes.

Head coach Brian Schmetzer expressed frustration over the inability to secure a win despite controlling much of the match and having a significant advantage in shots.

The Sounders boasted the league's best defense for the second consecutive season and improved their goal tally by scoring 10 more goals than the previous year.

After the match, goalkeeper Stefan Frei and Schmetzer both criticized the officiating, highlighting how inconsistent calls impacted the game.

Despite recent frustrations, the Sounders aim to channel their emotions positively during training as they prepare for the upcoming playoff challenges.