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Stefan Frei - Another clean sheet Frei recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Frei stopped two shots to earn his second clean sheet in a row. The goalkeeper is in the midst of what could be a career-year with 11 clean sheets through 21 matches putting him on a similar pace to his previous career-high of 16 clean sheets in 2017-18. The goalkeeper has also made 51 saves and conceded just 18 times behind an excellent defensive unit.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Busy behind the ball Yeimar Gomez generated one tackle (one won), five clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Yeimar Gomez made five clearances and a pair of interceptions during Saturday's narrow win. The center-back has been a consistent producer defensively as he has been since joining Seattle. While he doesn't offer much going forward Yeimar Gomez has already piled up 82 clearances and 48 interceptions while being shown just three yellow cards.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Lodeiro - Creates four chances Lodeiro recorded two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Lodeiro created four chances and earned a secondary assist during Saturday's win, his seventh goal contribution of 2023. The midfielder hasn't been as impressive as the 17 goal contributions he managed in 2022, but still continues to produce consistent volume. That volume combined with his role on set-pieces continues to give Lodeiro a safe floor and sky-high upside.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Chu - Breakout continues Chu assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Chu's brilliant breakout season is showing no signs of slowing down as the winger provided another assist, his ninth goal contribution of 2023. Chu has created 22 chances and is quickly making himself a consistent creative force. Chu has become a consistent member of the starting XI, and frequently goes deep into matches, giving him a strong floor.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak - Nets lone goal Rusnak scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 win against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Rusnak scored the only goal during Saturday's win, his second in 2023. The forward has been nowhere near the level eh showed for Salt Lake, and continues to disappoint with Seattle. Rusnak has scored twice and failed to earn a primary assist in 2023, while putting just eight shots on goal.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen - Can return from suspension Ragen will be available for selection in next weekend's clash against the Whitecaps after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Ragen served his suspension for yellow card accumulation in the win over Houston last weekend, so he should be back in the XI alongside Yeimar Gomez in central defense to face Vancouver on Tuesday.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei gets another shutout as Sounders blank Dynamo Albert Rusnak scored and Stefan Frei posted his MLS-leading 11th shutout of the season as the host Seattle Sounders defeated the short-hande...

JULY 2, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Rusnák, Frei lead Sounders to 1-0 victory over Dynamo

Albert Rusnák scored a second-half goal and Stefan Frei made it stand up with his league-leading 11th clean sheet of the season as the Seattle Sounders edged the Houston Dynamo 1-0

JULY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raul Ruidiaz - Starting against Dynamo Ruidiaz (personal) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Houston.

Impact Ruidiaz missed a clash with Orlando while dealing with a personal matter but is now back with the team and is straight into the starting XI. Heber returns to the bench with Ruidiaz available once more.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slumping Sounders face challenge from Dynamo Despite having not won a game since May, the Seattle Sounders remain in third place in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference.

JULY 1, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Seattle Sounders host the Houston Dynamo in conference play

The Seattle Sounders and the Houston Dynamo take the pitch in a conference matchup

JUNE 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raul Ruidiaz - Returns to Seattle Ruidiaz (personal) was spotted back in training with his Sounders teammates on Wednesday, and seems likely to be available in the clash against Houston this weekend.

Impact Ruidiaz missed last weekend's draw with Orlando City while attending a family matter back home in Peru, but he's since returned to Seattle and should start ahead of Heber up front Saturday against the Dynamo if he's indeed available.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders forward Jordan Morris named to MLS All-Star team Sounders forward Jordan Morris was named to the MLS All-Star Game, the league announced Tuesday.

JUNE 27, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Xavier Arreaga - Out 8-10 weeks with injury Arreaga's quad strain has been deemed fairly serious and he's expected to miss 8-10 weeks while recovering from the injury, Sounders manager Brian Schmetzer told reporters Tuesday.

Impact Arreaga sustained this injury while away with Ecuador during the June international window, and while he's no longer a starter for Seattle when fit, his absence will still be a big blow to the club's depth in central defense. Abdoulaye Cissoko is now likely next in line behind Yeimar Gomez and Jackson Ragen (suspension) in the position.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris - Dealing with knee issue Morris (not injury related) did not train with the USMNT on Monday due to knee discomfort that he sustained in last week's draw against Jamaica, according to reporter Brian Sciaret...

Impact Morris is questionable for Wednesday's Gold Cup clash against Saint Kitts and Nevis due to this potential knee injury. He started and played 55 minutes against Jamaica in the first game on Saturday.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen - Suspended against Houston Ragen will miss next weekend's clash against the Dynamo with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Ragen picked up a booking in Saturday's draw against Orlando City, meaning he will be suspended for next weekend's match. Xavier Arreaga (quadriceps) is dealing with an injury, so Abdoulaye Cissoko might be called in to replace him alongside Yeimar Gomez in central defense.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Lodeiro - Active playmaker but no goals Lodeiro generated three shots (none on-target), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's goalless draw versus Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Lodeiro was in his usual active playmaking role on Saturday. Working down the attacking right flank, the Uruguayan did not manage any shots-on-target. He has not found the net since a penalty strike in early May, his only goal this season, and has provided three assists.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heber - Mediocre performance in goalless draw Heber generated four shots (one on-target) and created one chance in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Heber continued his mediocre season on Saturday. The striker managed just one shot-on-target. He has not found the net for the Sounders since March. From 16 appearances (10 starts) he has scored just twice and provided one assist.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak - Shot-on-target in goalless draw Rusnak registered four shots (one on-goal), two crosses (none accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Rusnak had one of his better games of the season on Saturday, but he was unable to score or impact the scoreline. The Slovakian was active in playmaking but still only managed one shot-on-target. The regular starter has scored once this season.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Delivers tenth clean sheet, best in MLS Frei registered three saves and produced a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Frei had a solid game on Saturday continuing a good season. He has now delivered the most clean sheets in the MLS (10). The regular starter has conceded 0.9 goals-per-game (18) and pulled off 50 saves (2.5 per-game, 74 percent).

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei nabs 10th shutout as Sounders, Orlando City draw Goalkeeper Stefan Frei made three saves for his MLS-leading 10th shutout of the season as the host Seattle Sounders played to a 0-0 draw wit...

JUNE 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Raul Ruidiaz - Unlikely to play Saturday Ruidiaz is a heavy doubt to face Orlando City this weekend due to the passing of a family member, according to team reporter Niko Moreno on Friday.

Impact Ruidiaz hasn't been confirmed as out for Saturday's game, but it seems unlikely that he will be with the team this weekend after such a personal family matter. Heber would likely replace him up front against Orlando, though Fredy Montero is an option in the position as well.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Takes five shots midweek Ruidiaz generated five shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 1-0 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Ruidiaz had plenty of chances here to get another brace but was quite wasteful this time around. The forward though has been very explosive every time given the nod to lead the line and has amassed three goals on 17 shots in his four starts this season. With Jordan Morris now out for Gold Cup Ruidiaz could be up for a solid run of starts up front.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE