SEATTLE NEWS

Joao Paulo - Returning from suspension Paulo will be eligible to feature in next weekend's clash against the Dynamo after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Paulo was suspended for yellow card accumulation Sunday as his side lost to bottom-of-the-table Sporting KC, but he should plug straight back into the XI ahead of Obed Vargas in defensive midfield against Houston next weekend.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nouhou Tolo - Out once again Tolo (illness) is not in Seattle's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Sporting KC.

Impact Tolo is missing a third game Sunday due to an illness he contracted back in April. With Kelyn Rowe (knee) now injured as well, Reed Baker-Whiting is replacing him in the XI against Kansas City while Alexander Roldan slides over to left-back.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Footnotes: Seattle isn't underestimating 'desperate' Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City is winless through 10 weeks of the new MLS season, but the West-leading Sounders aren't anticipating an easy matchup wi...

MAY 6, 2023

Sporting Kansas City aims for first win of the season, visits the Seattle Sounders

Sporting Kansas City looks for its first victory of the season when it visits the Seattle Sounders

MAY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nouhou Tolo - Questionable against Kansas City Tolo (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's clash with Kansas City, according to the Seattle injury report.

Impact Tolo was upgraded to questionable after two matches on the sideline due to a lingering illness. The defender would take over immediately at left-back once more if deemed fit, though it's likely he won't be rushed back into major playing time as he recovers his fitness in individual training.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak - Takes three shots against Salt Lake Rusnak took three shots and took a corner kick in Saturday's 0-0 draw against RSL.

Impact Rusnak has taken at least one shot in all nine of his MLS appearances this season, including six shots and a goal across his last two games.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris - Takes three shots against RSL Morris took three shots and made a clearance in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Morris returned to the XI on the right wing Saturday but he's now gone four MLS games without a goal as his side wasn't able to find a breakthrough and defeat Salt Lake.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heber - Creates two chances in draw Heber took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Heber is taking 3.6 shots (2.2 on target) per 90 minutes in MLS this season, but most of that production came during the first two games of the campaign before he suffered a hamstring injury in early March. He had his best performance up front against RSL Saturday since returning from that injury.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nouhou Tolo - Training individually Tolo (illness) was able to do individual work in training with Seattle on Wednesday, according to SB Nation's Jeremiah Oshan.

Impact Tolo has missed the Sounders' last two games with an illness, but he returned to individual training on Wednesday. With left-back replacement Kelyn Rowe picking up a knee injury last weekend, Xavier Arreaga could be an option to start against Kansas City if Tolo isn't quite fit enough.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Roldan - Seeking specialist opinion Roldan (concussion) is seeing a specialist as he continues to struggle with concussion symptoms, manager Brian Schmetzer told Jeremiah Oshan. 'that's one that's lingering. It's no...

Impact Roldan picked up the concussion before an April 16 clash with Portland and is still struggling with symptoms. With such long-linger symptoms Roldan is impossible to project for any sort of return, likely keeping Alexander Roldan at right-back for the foreseeable future.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelyn Rowe - Out two months Rowe (knee) is expected to be out for six-to-eight weeks, according to manager Brian Schmetzer.

Impact Rowe picked up a serious knee injury during Saturday's draw with Real Salt Lake, but had avoided surgery. The midfielder is still expected to be sidelined for six-to-eight weeks, putting a major damper in his season. Saturday's start against Real Salt Lake was his second start in a row while Cristian Roldan (concussion) remains sidelined.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelyn Rowe - Will not undergo surgery Rowe (knee) announced on social media Monday that he will not have to undergo an operation to fix a knee injury he suffered in Saturday's draw against RSL.

Impact Rowe went down with a serious knee injury late in Saturday's match, but it seems the injury isn't as bad as the worst fears would have indicated as he said his major ligaments are still intact. He will be a doubt at least for next weekend's clash against Sporting KC but it seems that he's avoided a torn ACL or issue of similar significance.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen - Records six clearances Ragen recorded six clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact With six clearances Saturday, Ragen ups his average a match to 4.8. This follows 33 clearances in the last six games. He's played all 90 minutes in nine of the 10 contests played thus far, following a season where he started just 14 times in 23 appearances.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelyn Rowe - Comes off injured Rowe injured his knee and subbed out in the 91st minute of Sunday's 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake with what could be a suspected ACL injury, according to head coach Brian Schmetz...

Impact Rowe went down with a serious knee injury near the end of the match Saturday. The team stated that it is too early to rule any ACL tear until further tests are done. The defender will surely not be available for Sunday's game against Sporting Kansas City, with the timeline of his return unclear. It would be unfortunate for Rowe to miss more time after already missing two matches with a hamstring injury. With Claudio Bravo (calf) back from injury, he will likely start at left back on Sunday.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Another clean sheet Frei registered three saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Frei recorded his second clean sheet in a row to put him at six on the year. He's only conceded seven goals in 10 matches, averaging less than a goal a game, which is one of the lowest in the league. The keeper's recorded 20 saves in the last five contest to up his average a match to 2.9. He will welcome a visit from Sporting Kansas City on Sunday, who have scored four goals in the last five games.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Paulo - Suspended for next match Paulo took a shot, created two chances and won two of three tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake. He also picked up a booking which will suspend him for next weeke...

Impact Paulo picked up his fifth yellow card of the season on Saturday, meaning he will miss the Kansas City match next weekend with a suspension. Obed Vargas or Joshua Atencio is likely to replace him alongside Albert Rusnak in defensive midfield for the game.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders attempting to end long losing skid at Real Salt Lake The Seattle Sounders will aim to end a 12-year losing streak when they battle Real Salt Lake on Saturday night in Sandy, Utah.

APRIL 29, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

MLS Footnotes: Shaq Moore credits return to U.S. for World Cup call-up

USMNT defender Shaq Moore took a risk returning to MLS right before the start of the World Cup and it paid off in a big way.

APRIL 28, 2023

Nouhou Tolo - Ruled out Tolo (illness) was ruled out for Saturday's clash, manager Brian Schmetzer told Jeremiah Oshan of SB Nation.

Impact Tolo was listed as questionable on the Seattle injury report, but was reportedly feeling some chills and remains to be ill. With concerns around what the illness might be manager Brian Schmetzer told reporters that Tolo would be on the sideline once more.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nouhou Tolo - Questionable with illness Tolo's status will be uncertain heading into Saturday's clash against RSL, according to Seattle's injury report for the match.

Impact Tolo missed last weekend's win over Minnesota as well as the mid-week U.S. Open Cup match due to an illness, and he'll be a game time decision again for Saturday's match as well. Kelyn Rowe could continue in the XI at left-back in his place if necessary.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders visit Real Salt Lake after shutout win

A game after shutting out Minnesota United 1-0, the Seattle Sounders face Real Salt Lake

APRIL 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cristian Roldan - Ruled out against RSL Roldan (concussion) will miss the Real Salt Lake clash this weekend, Sounders manager Brian Schmetzer told team reporter Jackson Felts on Thursday.

Impact Roldan will miss a third consecutive MLS game Saturday with a concussion he suffered a few weeks ago. Albert Rusnak or Jordan Morris should continue starting on the right wing in his absence.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE