In a disappointing regular-season finale, the Seattle Sounders played to a 1-1 draw against the Portland Timbers at home, extending their winless streak against their rivals.

However, the Timbers equalized in the 68th minute when Antony scored after a quick counterattack, capitalizing on a turnover from Seattle.

This draw not only felt like a defeat for the Sounders but also added to the ongoing frustration of their rivalry with the Timbers, as they have not defeated them at Lumen Field since 2017.

The result meant that the Sounders lost the Cascadia Cup to the Timbers and hindered their chances for Champions Cup qualification.

Although the Sounders were unable to clinch a spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup, they can still qualify by winning the MLS Cup.

With this draw, Seattle remains in 4th place in the Western Conference with 57 points, setting them up for a playoff match against the Houston Dynamo.

Seattle initially took the lead in the match with a goal from Yeimar in the 37th minute, who headed in a corner from Albert Rusnák, marking his first league goal of the season.

Shortly after the equalizer, Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas received a red card for dissent, leaving Seattle to play with 10 men for the final 20 minutes.

Despite being a man down, the Sounders maintained pressure, but both teams only managed a few shots each in the closing stages of the match.

Despite a strong performance throughout the season, with only two losses in their last 17 games, this draw will linger in the minds of the Sounders players and fans alike.

Coach Brian Schmetzer expressed deep frustration after the match, acknowledging that the game could have ended the Timbers' streak at Lumen Field.

Yeimar's overall performance was notable, contributing significantly to both defense and attack throughout the match.