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Nicolas Lodeiro - Starts, attempts seven crosses Lodeiro recorded three shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Nashville SC.

Impact September was a mixed bag for Lodeiro, who alternated between started and substitute across the month. The attacking midfielder logged 11 of his 15 crosses across two starts. Ideally for Lodeiro, he is a regular starter again in October, though the midfielder did not do much to prove his worth.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen - Records five clearances Ragen generated five clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Nashville SC.

Impact Ragen logged five or more clearances during each of the Sounders' last three games across September. The team conceded only two goals across said three-game span. Ragen continued his defensive excellence during the second half of September, form he will look to maintain in October.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Defensively excellent Gomez had three tackles (three won), seven clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Nashville SC.

Impact Gomez logged 23 clearances, eight interceptions and six tackles won across the four games Seattle played during September. Sunday marked the Sounders' only time they maintained a clean sheet, which they will look to be better at recording during October, as they try to maintain a top-two finish in the MLS Western Conference.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - One-save clean sheet Frei recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Nashville SC.

Impact To maintain a clean sheet Saturday, all Frei needed to do was save a shot from Hany Mukhtar. The goalkeeper's clean sheet marked his first since July 2, a relative surprise considering he logged 11 across his first 21 games of 2023.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Late scratch Ruidiaz was scratched before Saturday's clash with Nashville due to back pain.

Impact Ruidiaz was forced out of the starting XI minutes before kick off due to a back issue. It's an unlucky turn for Ruidiaz who just made his way back into the starting XI after a hamstring problem.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Starting Saturday Ruidiaz (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Nashville.

Impact Ruidiaz overcame a hamstring issue and returns directly into the starting XI. The striker returning pushes Jordan Morris back to the bench with Leo Chu and Cristian Roldan preferred to Morris on the wings.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelyn Rowe - Returns to bench Rowe (quadriceps) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Nashville.

Impact Rowe returns to the bench after multiple weeks on the sideline with a quad injury. The midfielder is an option once more, though it's doubtful that he is rushed into any sort minutes straight away.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders visit Nashville SC in matchup of two best defensive clubs The two stingiest teams in MLS meet up Saturday night when the Seattle Sounders visit Nashville SC.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sounders visit Nashville SC in matchup of two best defensive clubs The two stingiest teams in MLS meet up Saturday night when the Seattle Sounders visit Nashville SC.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sounders visit Nashville SC in matchup of two best defensive clubs The two stingiest teams in MLS meet up Saturday night when the Seattle Sounders visit Nashville SC.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Nashville and Seattle Sounders bring top defenses into matchup

The two teams allowing the fewest goals in MLS play face off when Nashville and the Seattle Sounders take the pitch

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seattle Sounders unveil new logo, wordmark The Sounders are the latest in a growing line of MLS clubs updating their brand identity.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joao Paulo - Tallies rare assist Joao Paulo assisted once to go with six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Thursday's 2-1 victory over Colorado Rapids.

Impact Joao Paulo bagged his second assist of the season and took a season-high four corners. The defensive midfielder is relied on more for his defensive prowess for the Sounders so goal contributions from him will continue to be sporadic.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Roldan - Assists on return to XI Roldan assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Thursday's 2-1 win versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Roldan has missed large portions of the season but has been effective when he's played. He created a season-high four chances and has a respectable three goal contributions across 10 starts this season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Chu - Scores in return to squad Chu scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-1 win against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Chu came back into the team after being suspended for one match and made a big attacking contribution to make it two goals in his last two appearances. He also added two tackles (one won) and a clearance.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak - Scores second goal in four matches Rusnak scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 2-1 victory over Colorado Rapids.

Impact Rusnak enjoyed a lot of freedom going forward against a porous Colorado defense and tallied his highest number of shots in a game since August 21st. He will look to extend his good run of form against Nashville.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Makes one save in loss Frei recorded one save and allowed one goal in Thursday's 2-1 victory versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Frei made one save as the Sounders lost to the Rapids. The Swiss keeper is without a clean sheet since July 1st and has only made four saves in his three most recent matches.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nouhou Tolo - Handed suspension Tolo recorded one tackle (one won) and two clearances in Thursday's 2-1 win versus Colorado Rapids. In addition, he was given his sixth yellow card of the season in the 40th minute...

Impact Tolo will serve his first suspension of the season after picking up his sixth yellow card. He's been the team's starting left back since all season, totaling 60 interceptions, 48 tackles (39 won) and 17 interceptions thus far. Reed Baker-Whiting could be the next player up to get the start on Sep 30 versus Nashville.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders edge Rapids, climb to second in West Leo Chu and Albert Rusnak netted goals to lift the Seattle Sounders to a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday in Commerce City, Col...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sounders edge Rapids, climb to second in West Leo Chu and Albert Rusnak netted goals to lift the Seattle Sounders to a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday in Commerce City, Col...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sounders edge Rapids, climb to second in West Leo Chu and Albert Rusnak netted goals to lift the Seattle Sounders to a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday in Commerce City, Col...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Chú, Rusnák propel Sounders to 2-1 victory over Rapids

Léo Chú scored a first-half goal, Albert Rusnák added an insurance score in the second half and the Seattle Sounders defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-1

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raul Ruidiaz - Out against Colorado Ruidiaz (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's match against Colorado.

Impact Ruidiaz was always considered a long shot to play here, so his absence isn't surprising at all. His next chance to play will come against Nashville on Sep. 30, and Jordan Morris will play upfront as a result.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE