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**Sounders drop eighth straight as Austin escapes with 2-1 win at Lumen Field** - **Seattle** falls 2-1 to Austin FC, extending their losing streak to a brutal eight games - **Austin's Facundo Torres** opened scoring, then Guilherme Biro doubled the lead before halftime - **Stuart Hawkins** pulled one back for Seattle but couldn't spark a comeback - **Sounders** have now lost eight consecutive matches, raising serious alarm bells in the Pacific Northwest **What to watch:** Whether interim adjustments or roster moves come before Seattle's next fixture — this slide can't go much longer without a response. The lineup's set. Drop in.