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A toxic workplace environment brews in Seattle for the Storm
A toxic workplace culture embroiled the Seattle Storm in its first season of an overnight rebuild stemming from last offseason.
Seattle in Smashville: previewing the Kraken battling the Predators to close out opening road trip
Our Seattle Kraken will close out their three-game road trip, the first road set of the 2024-25 season, with a battle against the Nashville Predators in what certainly won't be an easy feat. Despite being winless through two games to open the year, the Predators remain a tough team and that won't change tonight against our Kraken.
Top takeaways from the Seattle Kraken season opening home loss to the St. Louis Blues on October 8th, 2024
Our Seattle Kraken began their 2024-25 campaign with a frustrating defeat at the hands of the St. Louis Blues at Climate Pledge Arena, as what seemed to be an exciting second period quickly flipped with a lapse in time where the Kraken were caught sleeping and the Blues took advantage. Here are a few takeaways from the game from Silvia-Leija Rosas.
Top takeaways from the Seattle Kraken preseason road loss to the Calgary Flames, September 30th, 2024
In their second to last preseason game of 2024-25 and final road exhibition contest of the year, our Seattle Kraken fell short of a positive result as they lost in overtime to the Calgary Flames. CSS Kraken writer Silvia Leija-Rosas provides three takeaways from the loss.
Gabby Williams is getting comfortable at the right time for the Storm
Gabby Williams is familiar with the Seattle Storm organization, but it's not always easy to fit into a team and feel comfortable, let alone coming off a Silver medal winning run in this years Olympics with Team France. But in recent contests, Williams seems to be growing more comfortable, as our Christan Braswell explains.
Storm has a chance to stay right against the Sparks
After a convincing 90-66 win over the Phoenix Mercury, the Seattle Storm must continue to play with the same energy as the regular season winds down and seeding remains on the line.
Storm shades the Sun in much-needed win, 71-64
Coming off a second straight frustrating loss to a contender, the Seattle Storm were able to get back on the winning track tonight behind a gritty 71-64 win on the road against the Connecticut Sun.
Looking at Seattle Kraken goaltenders to celebrate National goalie week
To celebrate National Goalie Week, Circling Seattle Sports writer Jayd Serdy took the time to review the two goaltenders at the NHL level for the Seattle Kraken ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Quinn: “The great thing is Gabby wants to be with us.”
Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn is constantly talking about the importance of her teams defense, and that resonates throughout her rosters in the time that's she been a head coach. Given that knowledge, it only makes sense that Quinn was thrilled to have forward Gabby Williams back on the squad.
Storm overcome shooting woes in clutch win over Mystics
The Seattle Storm overcame their shooting issues in the win over the Washington Mystics by turning them over 22 times for 29 points.
Fever circumvent the Storm, 92-75
The Seattle Storm have started out their three-game road trip with back-to-back losses, in the first set of games since the Olympic break ended, as they were unable to handle a late outburst in the 4th quarter by the Indiana Fever.
Lasting struggles against LAFC: Sounders shutout at home as Leagues Cup run ends in Quarterfinals
The Seattle Sounders FC saw their 2024 Leagues Cup run ended in the quarterfinals round, as once again this year the Rave Green were bested convincingly by LAFC.
State of the Mariners – August 1st, 2024
Following an six-game road trip and the MLB trade deadline, Circling Seattle Sports writer Brittany Wisner takes a look at the state of the Seattle Mariners currently: where the teams hitting and pitching sits, what the trends are, and what you can expect coming up.
State of the Mariners – All-Star Break Edition
At the 2024 All-Star break, Circling Seattle Sports writer Brittany Wisner takes a look at the state of the Seattle Mariners so far this season: where the teams hitting and pitching sits, what the trends are, and what you can expect coming up.
Loyd, Ogwumike combine for 53 in 89-83 thriller over Sparks
To close things out before the Olympic break, the Seattle Storm got a road victory over the Los Angeles Sparks for their eighth win in their last ten games. Beyond big efforts from Jewell Loyd and Nneka Ogwumike, the Storm were able to handle business against the Sparks despite a strong push by LA.
A Dream win deferred by the Storm, 80-71
The Seattle Storm wrapped up their historic nine-game homestand with a 80-71 victory over the struggling Atlanta Dream, as the Storm had to play the entire second half without point guard Skylar Diggins-Smith. Circling Seattle Sports’ Christan Braswell gives his instant reaction to the game.
Kraken sign goaltender and 2024 3rd round pick Kim Saarinen to entry-level contract
In a somewhat surprising move, the Seattle Kraken signed goaltender and 2024 3rd round draft pick Kim Saarinen to his entry-level contract, adding another intriguing layer to what should be a unique situation for the organization's netminder depth.
Storm head coach Noelle Quinn: “Our vision is very clear.”
Following two tough games against the Chicago Sky, splitting them at a game each, the Seattle Storm remain focused on their ultimate goal for the 2024 season: contending for a title, and the different challenges that quest will bring throughout the course of the season.
Kraken sign Berkly Catton to Entry Level Contract as Development Camp 2024 ends
Just ahead of the final day of Seattle Kraken development camp, general manager Ron Francis announced that the team had signed 2024 1st round pick Berkly Catton to his entry level contract.
Jewell Loyd and Nneka Ogwumike to represent Seattle Storm at 2024 WNBA All-Star game
The Seattle Storm will have two representatives in the 2024 WNBA All-Star game, as guard Jewell Loyd will be on Team USA ahead of the Paris Olympics and forward Nneka Ogwumike earns the nod to be on the team representing the league.