MLS Team Weather Playbook

Seattle Sounders Weather Playbook: Lumen Field Pacific Northwest Rain

By Kevin Roth, sports meteorologist. Weather guide for DFS players and bettors.

Home advantage

Seattle Sounders play at Lumen Field in downtown Seattle, shared with the NFL Seahawks. Open-air Pacific Northwest marine climate with elevated rain risk through much of the MLS season.

Road environments

Western Conference road environments span mountain elevation, California marine, Texas heat.

Weather angle

Rain is the defining Lumen Field weather variable. Wet conditions affect footing and ball movement in matches.