Seattle Team News Page 17 - Soccer

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Leads team in clearances Yeimar Gomez generated two tackles (two won), six clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy. He was subbed off in the 86th minute.

Impact Yeimar Gomez made a team-high six clearances, tying a season-high in a single match, Sunday as Seattle Sounders drew 0-0 with Los Angeles Galaxy. After making 37 appearances (36 starts) in 2023, Yeimar Gomez continues to be locked-in to his spot in the Seattle starting XI, having started in seven of his nine appearances to begin 2024.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Paulo - Workmanlike performance Joao Paulo had three shots (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Joao Paulo worked the ball into the box from the wide areas during Seattle's 0-0 draw with Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday by attempting five crosses (three accurate) and two corners en route to creating two chances. In addition to his offensive production, Joao Paulo added three tackles (two won), an interception and a clearance to the defensive effort. After missing the beginning of the season due to a hip injury, Joao Paulo has yet to make a goal contribution during his five appearances (three starts). He supplied four assists over 35 appearances (34 starts) in 2023.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Whips in six crosses Ruidiaz had three shots (one on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Ruidiaz was not able to add his name to the scoresheet Sunday, but his six attempted crosses (zero accurate) led the team and were a season-high for the striker in a single match. Since appearing as a substitute in a loss versus D.C. United at the end of April, Ruidiaz has started two successive matches. In that time, he's attempted nine shots (four on target), eight crosses (zero accurate) and created three chances. Though Ruidiaz has started in nine of his 11 appearances in 2024, this match marked just the third occasion in which the veteran has played the full 90 minutes.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Racking up clean sheets Frei had three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Frei returned to the net Sunday after serving a one-game suspension. He made three stops and earned his third clean sheet of the campaign. Along with the aforementioned suspension, Frei missed Seattle's first three matches of 2024 due to injury. However, when available, Frei has made an outsized impact on the Sounders backline by producing 15 saves and three clean sheets during his seven starting appearances. Frei's next MLS test will come Sunday when the Sounders travel to take-on rival Portland Timbers who have scored 20 goals in 11 matches to begin the season.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders FC vs. LA Galaxy | Full Match Highlights

MAY 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Alex Roldan - Whips in eight crosses Roldan generated one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Philadelphia Union.

Impact Roldan led Seattle with eight crosses (three accurate) and six corners Tuesday as Seattle defeated Philadelphia 3-2. With Albert Rusnak left out of the starting XI, Roldan was the key man taking corners and supplying service from the flanks of the Seattle attack. In addition to his offensive production, Roldan added two tackles (one won), three clearances and a block to the Seattle defensive effort. Roldan will miss Sunday's match versus LA Galaxy due to suspension.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Chu - Supplies assist in victory Chu assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 win against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Chu supplied his first assist of 2024 Tuesday as the Seattle Sounders triumphed over Philadelphia Union by a margin of 3-2. Since missing five matches due to a knee injury, Chu has scored once and provided an assist in his two starting appearances. While Chu's recent performances have highlighted his ability to impact matches, his minutes limitation somewhat caps his ceiling. In his five appearances (five starts) in 2024, Chu has played past the 64th minute mark just once and has yet to play a full 90 minutes.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Obed Vargas - First MLS goal Vargas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over Philadelphia Union.

Impact Vargas scored the Seattle Sounders' second goal of the first half Tuesday as Seattle defeated Philadelphia Union 3-2. The goal was Vargas's first MLS goal in 46 career appearances dating back to 2021. Vargas has been more of a dynamic threat from the midfield early in 2024, having already created eight chances in his eight appearances (seven starts). Vargas managed to create just seven chances over 24 appearances (14 starts) in 2023.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Thomas - Two saves in victory Thomas recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 3-2 victory against Philadelphia Union. The start was Thomas's first in six matches, coming in the absences of Stefan...

Impact Thomas repelled four of six Philadelphia Union shots on target Tuesday as Seattle Sounders held-on to win 3-2. Thomas's appearance came as Sounders keeper Stefan Frei is serving a suspension. Thomas has finally broke though with Seattle this season after serving with the team's USL affiliate, Tacoma Defiance, since 2021. Thus far in 2024, Thomas has made five appearances (four starts). In that time he's made 18 saves, conceded seven times and recorded one clean sheet.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sensational! 18-Year-Old Obed Vargas Scores First Golazo in MLS!

MAY 1, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Raúl Ruidíaz scores two goals and the Sounders beat the Union 3-2 for their second win Raúl Ruidíaz scored two goals to help the Seattle Sounders beat the Philadelphia Union 3-2 on Tuesday night in a rescheduled match

MAY 1, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sounders open big lead, hold off Union Raul Ruidiaz scored his fifth and sixth goals of the season and the Seattle Sounders held on for a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Union o...

MAY 1, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Philadelphian Union vs. Seattle Sounders | Full Match Highlights

MAY 1, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Seattle Sounders: Stefan Frei eligible after red card rescinded | MLSSoccer.com The Independent Review Panel, consisting of one representative from the U.S. Soccer Federation, one representative from the Canadian Soccer...

APRIL 30, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Stefan Frei - Red card rescinded Frei's red card was rescinded and he's now available for a May 5 clash with LA Galaxy.

Impact Frei was originally sent off for a straight red, but after appeal it's been decided that was an error and the goalkeeper is now available. He won't play during Thursday's match against Philadelphia as that is a resumption of a prior match, but he will be available for a Sunday match with the Galaxy.

APRIL 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen - Clears suspension Ragen served a one-game ban in Saturday's 2-1 loss to DC United.

Impact Ragen will be available for the rescheduled game versus Philadelphia Union on Tuesday and Sunday's game against Los Angeles Galaxy. He had started every match previous to the suspension, logging 30 clearances, six tackels and eight interceptions and contributing to three clean sheets.

APRIL 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Roldan - Suspended for two games Roldan has been handed a two-game suspension, which he will finish serving against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday, while he's eligible to play in the rescheduled match versus Phi...

Impact Roldan will have to sit out an extra fixture following a straight red card but will be available and most likely start midweek. He has posted 39 crosses (four accurate), 13 corners and 15 tackles in nine starts so far, scoring once.

APRIL 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders, Union set to resume suspended match The Philadelphia Union and Seattle Sounders both will hope to rebound from close defeats when they meet in Chester, Pa., on Tuesday night to...

APRIL 30, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Sounders, Union set to resume suspended match The Philadelphia Union and Seattle Sounders both will hope to rebound from close defeats when they meet in Chester, Pa., on Tuesday night to...

APRIL 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Seattle Sounders defender Alex Roldan suspended for serious foul play | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has suspended Seattle Sounders FC defender Alex Roldan for one additional match (two matches total) and fined...

APRIL 29, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Joao Paulo - Eight crosses in loss Joao Paulo recorded one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss to D.C. United.

Impact Joao Paulo attempted a team-high eight crosses (one accurate) and created two chances Saturday as Seattle fell 1-2 to D.C. United. The match marked Joao Paulo's second successive start and fourth appearance this season after missing the beginning of the campaign while recovering from a hip injury. Joao Paulo's fitness throughout the season will dictate his ability to impact the Sounders' attack. In the two campaigns in which Joao Paulo exceeded 30 appearances for the club (2020 & 2023), he attempted more than 100 crosses and created at least 26 chances in each season.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris - Assists lone Seattle goal Morris assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minu...

Impact Morris provided the first half assist that opened the scoring for the Sounders on Saturday, though they were eventually defeated 1-2 by D.C. United. The assist was Morris's first of the campaign. Morris has started in each of Seattle's ten matches to begin 2024. He has one goal in addition to Saturday's assist and has created 12 chances. Morris scored 13 times for the Sounders in 2023 over 30 appearances (27 starts).

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Chu - First goal of 2024 Chu scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against D.C. United.

Impact Chu opened the scoring for Seattle on Saturday, but the moment proved insufficient as the Sounders were unable to overcome a red card and were defeated 1-2 by D.C. United. Chu returned to the Seattle starting XI after being unavailable or not selected in their previous five matches. He made his presence felt early, scoring the game's first goal. However, Chu was then removed from the match after just 31 minutes of play when Seattle keeper Stefan Frei conceded a penalty and was sent off with a straight red card. Chu scored five times and supplied seven assists over 36 appearances (30 starts) in 2024.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Thomas - Makes substitute appearance Thomas made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss to D.C. United.

Impact Thomas entered the fray Saturday midway through the first half after Seattle first-choice keeper Stefan Frei was sent off with a straight red card. In relief, Thomas allowed one goal from the penalty resulting from Frei's red card and one from open play as the Sounders fell 1-2 to DC United. Thomas started the season in net for the Sounders with Frei unavailable due to injury. In the three matches he played prior to Frei's return, Thomas performed amiably, making 12 saves, conceding three times, and recording one clean. Thomas will likely be in net next Sunday when Seattle face a daunting LA Galaxy attack that has scored the most goals in MLS's Western Conference thus far in 2024.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Musovski - Leaves with injury Saturday Musovski recorded no stats in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against D.C. United. He was injured and subbed out in the 21st minute.

Impact Musovski lasted just 21 minutes on the field Saturday with a hip problem, and the severity of the injury is unclear, though it wouldn't be shocking if Musovski has to miss time, as he's been very injury prone over the last two seasons. His status for the May 5 for the Galaxy match should be questionable in a best-case scenario.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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