SEATTLE NEWS

Nicolas Lodeiro - Has relatively quiet outing in loss Lodeiro had two off-target shots, created one chance and sent in three crosses (one accurate) during Wednesday's 2-0 loss against San Jose.

Impact Lodeiro was Seattle's closest play from being considered an attacking threat here but was still far from the player he's used to be. But the worst fact from him is that he extended his streak without appearing on the scoresheet with either a goal or an assist to 11 league games, with his last goal dating back to May 7. The playmaker will try to help his side bouncing back during Saturday's clash against Dallas.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Cleveland - Beaten twice against San Jose Cleveland made one save and conceded two goals during Wednesday's 2-0 loss against San Jose.

Impact Cleveland almost stopped Cristian Espinoza's penalty kick in the first half and then was only beaten again when Miguel Trauco doubled the opposition's lead with a long-range volley that seemed impossible to save. However, despite not being at fault for either goal, the goalkeeper had a very bad for fantasy purposes due to his low number of saves compared to the shots that went in. With Stefan Frei probably recovering from the concussion that made him miss the last two matches, Cleveland will probably return to his backup role for Saturday's clash against Dallas.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris - Returns to Seattle Morris (knee/international duty) is expected to return for Saturday's clash with Dallas, manager Brian Schmetzer told reporters.

Impact Morris is expected to make his return in the final match before the Summer break. The forward was absent from his club side while at the Gold Cup and picked up a knee injury while representing his country. Morris is expected to return in some capacity Saturday, though it's entirely possible it is off the bench.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Roldan - Back with Seattle Roldan is back with Seattle and is expected to be available for Saturday's clash with Dallas, manager Brian Schmetzer told reporters Friday.

Impact Roldan returned from a disappointing Gold Cup campaign and is expected to be available once more for Saturday's clash. The midfielder returns alongside teammate Jordan Morris, who is also expected to return to action in the final match before the Summer break.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Expected to return Saturday Frei (concussion) is expected to return for Saturday's clash with Dallas, manager Brian Schmetzer told reporters.

Impact Frei is expected to make his return in Saturday's clash. It's a great sign after the goalkeeper was sidelined due to a concussion. Frei will still need to fully clear concussion protocols before Saturday's match or it will be Stefan Cleveland in net.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Chu and the Seattle Sounders visit the San Jose Earthquakes

Leo Chu leads the Seattle Sounders into a matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes following a two-goal performance against the Vancouver Whitecaps

JULY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seattle Sounders FC's Léo Chú named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Have yourself a night, Léo Chú. Seattle Sounders FC’s young winger has been named Player of the Matchday presented by Continental Tire for M...

JULY 10, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Abdoulaye Cissoko - Keeps clean sheet in season debut Cissoko completed 69 passes and held his opponents scoreless in last weekend's 1-0 victory against the Dynamo.

Impact Cissoko started alongside Yeimar Gomez last weekend in what was his first MLS appearance of the season, and he helped his side shut out Houston from central defense. He should return to the bench moving forward however once Jackson Ragen returns from suspension.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Roldan - Creates two chances in return Roldan made two clearances and created two chances in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Whitecaps.

Impact Roldan slotted straight back into Seattle's XI at right-back upon his return from the Gold Cup, and he was solid on both sides of the ball as his side came from behind and defeated Vancouver.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak - Takes four shots in comeback win Rusnak took four shots and created a chance in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Whitecaps. He also made a block and an interception in the match.

Impact Rusnak was once again dangerous to Vancouver on Saturday, and he's now racked up 12 shots (four on target) and eight chances created with one goal across his last five appearances since sliding up to attacking midfield in a position swap with Nicolas Lodeiro.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Lodeiro - Creates four chances against Vancouver Lodeiro took two shots and created four chances in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Whitecaps. He also made an interception and won two of two tackles in the match, and he record...

Impact Lodeiro was very dangerous on Saturday and his set piece deliveries resulted in two goals for Leo Chu by way of Jackson Ragen's headed passes. Lodeiro has tallied seven shots and nine chances created across his last four games since sliding over to the right wing from attacking midfield.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Cleveland - Concedes two goals to Vancouver Cleveland made three saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Whitecaps.

Impact Cleveland was beaten by a Ranko Veselinovic header and a strike from Ryan Gauld on Saturday, but his side managed to come away with the win via a stoppage-time Yeimar Gomez strike. Cleveland could continue in goal against San Jose on Wednesday if Stefan Frei (concussion) isn't fit enough to return yet.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Takes two shots in win Ruidiaz took two shots (one on target) and made a clearance in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Whitecaps.

Impact Ruidiaz has started both games since returning to Seattle from a family matter in late June, tallying four shots (two on target) up front across the wins over Houston and Vancouver.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Scores goal against Vancouver Gomez made eight clearances, two interceptions and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Whitecaps.

Impact Gomez pounced on a loose ball in the box to slot home a dramatic stoppage-time winner to complete his side's comeback on Saturday. It was Gomez's first goal of the season, but it extends the center-back's streak of finding the net at least one time in each of his four MLS campaigns with Seattle.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen - Records brace of assists in win Ragen took a shot and assisted two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Whitecaps. He also made a block, five clearances, three interceptions and won one of two tackles in t...

Impact Ragen was excellent on set pieces Saturday as he was able to set up two goals for Leo Chu with headed passes, taking him up to three assists on the season as a center-back.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Chu - Scores brace against Vancouver Chu took three shots on target and scored two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Whitecaps. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Chu scored two equalizers from set piece routines on Saturday, showing off a combination of strong finishing and good spatial awareness to react quickly to the second ball. These were his first goals in MLS in over three months since the start of April.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chú, Yeimar lead Sounders to 3-2 victory over Whitecaps

Léo Chú scored two second-half goals and Yeimar Gomez Andrade delivered the winner in stoppage time to rally the Seattle Sounders to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps

JULY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sounders rally, edge rival Whitecaps in stoppage time Yeimar Gomez Andrade scored in second-half stoppage time as the Seattle Sounders rallied for a 3-2 victory against the host Vancouver Whitec...

JULY 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Seattle Sounders claim Cascadia bragging rights in 3-2 win over Vancouver Whitecaps VANCOUVER - Yeimar Gomez Andrade scored in stoppage time as the Seattle Sounders scooped up a 3-2 win against the Vancouver Whitecaps at B.C...

JULY 9, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Old rivals battle for 150th time when Sounders visit Whitecaps The rivalry between the Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps dates to 1974, when both were expansion franchises in the long-defunct Nort...

JULY 8, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Ethan Dobbelaere - Out once more Dobbelaere (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with Vancouver, according to the Seattle injury report.

Impact Dobbelaere is set for another match on the sideline as he continues to struggle with a hamstring injury. Dobbelaere has played a very minor role in the senior team when fit and likely doesn't change the starting XI with his absence.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Out against Vancouver Frei (concussion) is out for Saturday's trip to Vancouver according to the Seattle injury report.

Impact Frei is a surprise addition to the injury report and was immediately ruled out in concussion protocol. The goalkeeper has started every match in 2023, and will now be replaced Stefan Cleveland in the starting XI for Saturday's clash. Frei's first chance to clear protocols is a Wednesday trip to San Jose.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Roldan - Back with club team Roldan (not injury related) has returned to training in Seattle ahead of Saturday's clash against the Whitecaps.

Impact Roldan has missed the Sounders' last three games while competing with El Salvador at the Gold Cup, but his country was eliminated at the Group Stage and he's now returned to his club team. Roldan could be available for selection as early as this weekend against Vancouver, and he should take back the starting right-back position from Cody Baker sooner rather than later.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE