Seattle Sounders aim for first win of the season, host CF Montreal
The Seattle Sounders seek their first victory of the season when they host CF MontrealAPRIL 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SEATTLE 16-9-9 · 2024 4TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
16-9-9 · 2024 4TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
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Joao Paulo - Training Thursday Paulo (hip) is training Thursday, according to Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder at Heart.
Impact Paulo returned to full team training ahead of Saturday's clash with Montreal though there was no full update on his availability. The midfielder has missed the opening five matches of the season but when back to full fitness he should be one of the most important pieces of the starting XI.
APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Raul Ruidiaz - Subbed off against LA Galaxy Ruidiaz recorded four shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 68th minute.
Impact Ruidiaz lacked quality of offensive output. He was replaced by Danny Leyva in the 79th minute. Ruidiaz netted penalties in consecutive games against San Jose and Colorado. He had netted only five goals in the last campaign.
APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Roldan - Plays full game against Roldan generated one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...
Impact Roldan created three chances, completed a dribble and made a clearance. He has accumulated six tackles, three clearances and one interception this season in five starts. He was involved in three goals last season.
APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nouhou Tolo - Registers most crosses in the game Tolo generated one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given a yellow c...
Impact Tolo played extremely well. He recorded the most crosses in the game, completed two dribbles and contributed defensively with seven clearances, five tackles and two blocked shots. He has started five games this season and has already been booked thrice.
APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan Frei - Concedes one against LA Galaxy Frei registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Frei made an early error leading to a goal in the fourth minute. He has had a poor start to the season and has already conceded four goals in two games.
APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders | Full Match Highlights
MARCH 31, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Galaxy look to stay hot, keep Sounders winless The LA Galaxy will try to continue their strong start to the season in Carson, Calif., on Saturday when they host a Seattle Sounders side st...
MARCH 30, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Joao Paulo - Possibility Saturday Paulo (hip) is questionable for Saturday's match against the Galaxy.
Impact Paulo was originally thought to have been out for the weekend, but after the club released their injury report, he is now deemed questionable. This could be a huge addition for the club, as he has yet to make his season debut and is one of the club's best midfielders. However, if he is selected for the team sheet, he will most likely serve off the bench, taking his return cautiously after an extended absence.
MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Obed Vargas - Switched to questionable Vargas (concussion) is questionable for Saturday's match against the Galaxy.
Impact Vargas is now possibly in line for a return despite previous reports saying otherwise, as he was listed as questionable on the MLS injury report. Even if he is selected, he most likely won't get the start after dealing with a concussion, probably only getting time off the bench if named to the team sheet.
MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Paulo - Might return to face Montreal Joao Paulo (hip) is expected to return to training next week with an eye toward being available to face Montreal on April 6, manager Brian Schmetzer told media, including Jeremiah...
Impact Joao Paulo has already been ruled out for the matchup against the Galaxy, but the central midfielder seems to be progressing and could return to face Montreal. His return would provide a massive boost in midfield for a Sounders team that's also missing Obed Vargas (concussion).
MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Obed Vargas - Ruled out due to concussion Vargas didn't clear the concussion protocol and won't play Saturday against the Galaxy, manager Brian Schmetzer told media, including Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder At Heart, on Friday.
Impact Vargas seemed to be trending in the right direction and had managed to return to training, but he wasn't cleared by the medical staff, so he'll miss the matchup against the Galaxy. His next chance to return will come against Montreal on April 6, and in the meantime, Danny Leyva should remain as his replacement in central midfield.
MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Obed Vargas - Back in full training Vargas was spotted in full training Thursday, Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder At Heart reports.
Impact Vargas was spotted training on the side earlier this week, so this is clearly a step in the right direction for the young midfielder. If he ends up being cleared to play, it wouldn't be surprising if he starts against the Galaxy, as he's started and played the full 90 in the three matches he's been available for.
MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Rained-out Union-Sounders game rescheduled to April 30 The game will resume at the point when it was stopped. Both teams will have to play with the same teams they had at the time, which means Ju...
MARCH 28, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM
Leo Chu - Set for 3-5 weeks absence Chu (knee) is set to remain on the sidelines for the next three to five weeks. Per manager Brian Schmetzer, "It's a little bit of a pain tolerance issue. But it is a tear and he is...
Impact Chu's injury turned out to be a bit more serious than originally though as he suffered a minor tear in his knee that will require at least a month absence. He had kept his starting role from 2023 with three straight starts prior to his injury in the midfield. This will make room for Dylan Teves to get more starts in the attack, alongside Cristian Roldan, Danny Leyva and Joshua Atencio.
MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Obed Vargas - Trains on side Vargas (head) was training off to the sides Tuesday ahead of Saturday's trip to the Galaxy, per Jeremiah Oshan of Seattle at Heart.
Impact Vargas had to miss out last match with a head injury as he works back to match day form. He is still listed as questionable for Saturday, with Danny Leyva likely to start again in the center midfield for the side.
MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Leo Chu - Dealing with injury Chu was left out of Saturday's 3-2 loss to San Jose due to a knee issue, per the MLS availability report.
Impact Chu missed his first game of the season Saturday, as he appears to have picked up an injury in the days leading up to the match. This will cause some changes within the club if he misses more time, as he had started in the club's first three contests of the season, with Danny Leyva replacing him against San Jose. However, Chu will still hope to shake off the problems by Saturday's match against the Galaxy, although the club has yet to release the severity or a timetable for his return.
MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Atencio - Suspension over Atencio completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face the Galaxy on Saturday.
Impact Atencio has started in the three games he's been available for this season, and it wouldn't be surprising if he moves right back into the starting lineup to face the Galaxy. Despite being a central midfielder, Atencio has racked up eight shots, created five chances and sent eight crosses in his previous three outings.
MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Albert Rusnak - Plays off bench vs. San Jose Rusnak (ankle) logged 32 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 3-2 road loss to San Jose. He finished with one shot off target, one chance created, one inaccurate cross and one inter...
Impact Rusnak was originally listed as questionable due to an ankle problem, but he still managed to play off the bench for the second consecutive week. Expect him to be a substitute option once again when the Sounders take on the Galaxy on Saturday.
MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cody Baker - Provides cross to tie match Baker assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Baker played a key role in Seattle's ill-fated comeback attempt during Saturday's 2-3 loss to San Jose. Baker's cross provided the assist for the game-tying goal late in the second half. The assist was his first in 15 career appearances with the Sounders. Baker has appeared as a substitute in three of Seattle's four matches and attempted seven crosses (two accurate). However, Baker's path to minutes in the starting XI in Seattle remains murky, as Seattle boasts a deep fullback rotation.
MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Musovski - Scores in substitute appearance Musovski scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss against San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Musovski made an impact appearance off the bench, scoring to tie the match late-on during the Sounders 2-3 loss Saturday to San Jose. Musovski was brought on for the final 21 minutes of play and scored his first goal since joining the Sounders as a free agent. Musovski has appeared four times, but he has yet to make a starting appearance for Seattle, after scoring five times and providing four assists over 26 appearances (14 starts) for Real Salt Lake in 2023.
MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Raul Ruidiaz - Scores penalty in loss Ruidiaz scored one goal to go with six shots (four on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Ruidiaz got the Sounders on the board when he converted from the penalty spot in the second half of their 2-3 loss to San Jose on Saturday. The goal was the veteran striker's 80th goal for the Sounders in all competitions, surpassing Fredy Montero for the most in club history. Ruidiaz has not managed double-digit goals in an MLS campaign since 2021, but he'll remain a central figure in a Sounders attack desperately seeking goals.
MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan Frei - Allows three in return Frei made four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Frei turned away four of the seven shots that troubled the Sounders net, allowing three goals, during Saturday's 2-3 loss to San Jose. The appearance was Frei's first of 2024 after a strong 2023 in which he tied a career best by producing 16 clean sheet performances. Frei's next appearance will come as the Sounders keeper looks to lead his team to their first win next Saturday at LAFC.
MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Seattle Sounders FC | Full Match Highlights
MARCH 24, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Stefan Frei - Starting against Quakes Frei (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with San Jose.
Impact Frei is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash. The goalkeeper has been getting closer and closer to a return in recent weeks and is finally back in the first team. With Frei fit once more it's Andrew Thomas back on the bench.
MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
