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On May 27, the Seattle Storm hosted the Washington Mystics at Climate Pledge Arena, marking the second meeting between the two teams in just three days. The Storm struggled against the Mystics’ defense early and trailed by 19 points at halftime. Although Seattle mounted a strong comeback in the second half, the team ultimately fell 64–78. Throughout the game, players delivered plenty of memorable moments through fast breaks, intense battles in the paint, and rapid transitions on both ends of the court. Members of the Seattle Chinese Photographers Association captured these exciting scenes courtside, showcasing the speed, strength, and passion of professional women’s basketball.

The Seattle Storm earned their second straight win on May 24, defeating the Washington Mystics 97-85 at Climate Pledge Arena. Seattle created separation in the second and third quarters, taking a 22-point lead into the fourth before holding off Washington’s late push. Natisha Hiedeman led the Storm with 24 points, tying her career high. Rookie Flau’jae Johnson added 17 points, while Awa Fam scored 10 points off the bench in her WNBA debut. For Washington, Sonia Citron finished with a team-high 16 points.

Seattle Storm Defeat Connecticut Sun, 77-59 The Seattle Storm bounced back with a 77-59 home win over the Connecticut Sun on May 22. Seattle opened the game with strong ball movement, assisting on six of its first seven made field goals, and used a 16-6 run from the end of the first quarter into the second to take control. The Storm’s defense set the tone, holding Connecticut to just seven points in the second quarter and recording five blocks in the third quarter. Seattle closed the game with a 16-7 fourth-quarter run, securing its largest margin of victory since August 2025.

The Seattle Storm fell just short in a late-game thriller at Climate Pledge Arena, losing 80-78 to the Connecticut Sun after Kennedy Burke converted a contested and-one with 2.8 seconds remaining. The win marked Connecticut’s first victory of the season. Connecticut opened strong, taking a 29-23 lead after the first quarter. Seattle stayed within striking distance throughout the night and mounted an 11-4 run late in the fourth quarter to take a three-point lead, but the Sun answered in the final possession. Burke finished through contact off a Charlisse Leger-Walker assist, putting Connecticut back in front for good. For Seattle, Natisha Hiedeman led the way with a season-high 20 points and five assists. Mackenzie Holmes added a career-high 18 points, six rebounds and two blocks, shooting 6-of-8 from the field and a perfect 5-of-5 from the free-throw line. Zia Cooke contributed 10 points and four rebounds off the bench. Connecticut was paced by Charlisse Leger-Walker, who scored 16 points, while Kennedy Burke and Nell Angloma each added 15. The Sun received a franchise-record 62 bench points and controlled several key categories, including rebounds, points in the paint, fast-break points, second-chance points and points off turnovers. With the result, Seattle moved to 1-4, while Connecticut improved to 1-5 and snapped its five-game losing streak to open the season. The two teams are scheduled to meet again in Seattle on May 22

Seattle Sounders FC fell 2-0 to the LA Galaxy on May 16 at Lumen Field, snapping the club’s nine-match unbeaten run. Gabriel Pec opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, and Matheus Nascimento added a stoppage-time goal to seal the win for Los Angeles. Seattle saw plenty of the ball but struggled to create clear chances in the final third, while the Galaxy made the most of their opportunities on the road to claim all three points.

Seattle Sounders FC staged a dramatic comeback victory at Lumen Field on May 13, defeating the San Jose Earthquakes 3-2 after trailing early in the match. The Sounders controlled much of the game with 66% possession. Albert Rusnák equalized from the penalty spot, Jesús Ferreira put Seattle ahead, and Osaze De Rosario delivered the game-winning goal in the 89th minute, giving home fans an unforgettable night. This photo gallery, captured by photographers from the Asian Photography Association, highlights the match’s key moments, intense battles, and on-field action.