Seattle Team News Page 21 - Soccer

Cristian Roldan - Assists in victory Roldan assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 5-0 win versus CF Montreal.

Impact Roldan had his first goal contribution of 2024, providing an assist in Seattle's 5-0 drubbing of Montreal on Saturday. Roldan has started each of Seattle's first seven matches this season, and you can write his name in stone to the Seattle starting XI. Since joining the first team from the youth academy in 2015, Roldan has made 250 Seattle Sounder appearances and started in 225 matches. Over that span, he's scored 36 times and provided 31 assists.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Musovski - Impact substitute Musovski assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 win versus CF Montreal.

Impact Musovski provided his first assist for Seattle as they defeated Montreal by a margin of 5-0 Saturday. Musovski made the most of his minutes, having come on for the final eleven minutes of the second half. Musovski has yet to make a start for Seattle in 2024 after, spending the previous two season with Real Salt Lake, but he has appeared in all six matches. In his limited minutes Musovski has contributed a goal and an assist, respectively. As Seattle weathers an injury crisis, Musovski's minutes are worth monitoring. With additional opportunity, he'll have a chance to showcase the skill that allowed him to score five goals and provide four assists over 26 appearances (14 starts) in 2023.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak - Passing machine Saturday Rusnak assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 5-0 victory over CF Montreal.

Impact Rusnak provided an assist in Seattle's 5-0 victory Saturday over Montreal. He attacked the Montreal defense form all angles, setting season-highs in crosses, corners and overall passes. The assist was Rusnak's first since joining Seattle ahead of the 2022 campaign. In 2023, Rusnak scored seven times over 36 appearances (34 starts) from the midfield for Seattle. With his regular midfield partner Joao Paulo returning to fitness, Rusnak's duties may shift with the Seattle system.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen - Provides assist from backline Ragen assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 win over CF Montreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Impact Ragen provided his first assist of the 2024 campaign as Seattle trounced Montreal Saturday by a margin of 5-0. Ragen is a no stranger to making contributions to the Sounder attack, having provided four assists over 36 starting appearances in 2023. Ragen is a fixture in central defense for Seattle, having made 66 appearances (57 starts) since 2022.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Teves - Quick impact as substitute Teves scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 5-0 win versus CF Montreal.

Impact Teves entered for the final two minutes of a 4-0 match Saturday in what one would affectionately call 'garbage-time,' but he quickly made the most of his opportunity on the pitch, scoring Seattle's fifth goal deep into stoppage time. The goal was Teves's second career MLS goal. WIth the Sounders looking for answers in attack as they weather an injury-plagued beginning to the season, Teves will almost certainly have caught the head coach's attention with his energetic substitute performance Saturday.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris - First goal of 2024 Morris scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 5-0 victory versus CF Montreal.

Impact Morris iced the game for Seattle early into the second half, scoring their third goal and his first of the season, in what would finish as a 5-0 mauling of a 10-man Montreal side. Seattle has been searching for goals during a slow start to the season, and Morris finding the back of the next for the first time will be a welcome sight. The veteran forward has just three shots on target thus far in 2024. In 2023, Morris scored 13 times over 30 appearances (27 starts).

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Roldan - First goal of 2024 Roldan scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 victory against CF Montreal.

Impact Roldan scored his first goal of the 2024 campaign as Seattle bullied Montreal Saturday to the tune of a 5-0 defeat. Roldan has scored exactly one goal in his previous three seasons, so he'll have ample time in 2024 to set a new career high. Roldan has been traditionally deployed as a fullback, but has found himself in Seattle's midfield more often than he has to this point in his career. As a result, and early on, Roldon is on pace for 56 chances created in 2024, drastically exceeding his 38 chances created in 2023.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Two saves in shutout Frei had two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 5-0 win versus CF Montreal.

Impact Frei earned his first clean sheet of 2024 and his first since returning from an early season hamstring injury as Seattle downed Montreal 5-0 Saturday. Frei has now made three starting appearances in 2024, allowed four goals and made seven saves. Frei and Seattle's next challenge will come next Saturday as they travel to take on a struggling Dallas side that is averaging one goal per match early on this season and finds themselves in the basement of the Western Conference.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders vs. CF Montréal | Full Match Highlights

APRIL 7, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Ruidíaz leads Sounders over Montreal 5-0 for first victory of season Raúl Ruidíaz scored a pair of first-half goals and the Seattle Sounders won for the first time this season, beating CF Montreal 5-0

APRIL 7, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sounders crush CF Montreal, post first win of season Raul Ruidiaz scored twice as the Seattle Sounders earned their first victory of the MLS season, defeating visiting CF Montreal 5-0 on Saturd...

APRIL 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Joao Paulo - Back on bench Paulo (hip) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Montreal.

Impact Paulo will be making his return after getting upgraded to questionable this week, making his season debut on the team sheet following his recovery from a hip issue. The midfielder will now hope to get in the starting XI in the club's next match, as he was expected to be a starter coming into the season before being hindered by his complications.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Obed Vargas - Starting against Montreal Vargas (concussion) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Montreal.

Impact Vargas is making his return after dealing with a concussion, missing two matches with the issue, and is now back in his regular starting spot. The midfielder should be expected to continue seeing the start, as he has started in all four matches he has been an option for this season.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders look to shake off slow start vs. CF Montreal The Seattle Sounders have gotten off to slow starts before.So the Sounders (0-3-2, 2 points) aren’t quite hitting the panic button entering...

APRIL 6, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Joao Paulo - Officially questionable Paulo (hip) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Montreal, according to the Seattle injury report.

Impact Paulo was officially upgraded to questionable for Saturday's clash. The midfielder got back in full training earlier in the week and barring any late setback he's expected to get back on the pitch Saturday.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Chu - Could return next week Chu (knee) could return to play next week, according to manager Brain Schmetzer, per Jeremiah Oshan of Souder at Heart.

Impact Chu was originally set to be out anywhere from three to five weeks after going down around a week and a half ago with a knee issue. However, after new reports, he could be back on the field as soon as next week to face Dallas on Saturday. The player will most likely only earn a bench spot if selected despite being a regular starter when healthy, as after such a quick turnaround, the club will not want to risk his health immediately. With that being said, there is a slight chance he could see the start if fully fit, but it's more likely for Dylan Teves or Albert Rusnak to get the start again, with Chu earning minutes off the bench to test his legs.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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 Montreal

APRIL 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

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Seattle Sounders aim for first win of the season, host CF Montreal