Looking back at 2021, forward to 2022

5 is finally coming to an end, and even though all years are almost the same length, this year felt much longer than it was.

The Seahawks lost a playoff game to a quarterback with a bad thumb before an abysmal 2021 regular season. The Sounders finished second in the MLS Western Conference before a first-round playoff exit and the Kraken began their NHL journey and are last in the Pacific Division entering 2022.

There were some bright spots in 2021, with the Mariners exceeding all expectations and making a playoff run that came up just short. The Seattle Storm had a great season, despite an...