SEATTLE NEWS

Heber - Returns to bench Heber (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against LA Galaxy.

Impact Heber returns to the bench after finally making a full return to team training. The forward missed three matches in a row and has been supplanted by Leo Chu in the starting XI, though it's possible Heber returns to the pitch off the bench Saturday.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Teves - Ruled out against LA Teves will miss Saturday's clash against the Galaxy due to a hamstring injury, according to Seattle's injury report for the match.

Impact Teves has made two appearances off the bench this season for the Sounders, but he will not be available this weekend due to this hamstring injury.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelyn Rowe - Out with hamstring injury Rowe will miss Saturday's clash against the Galaxy after straining his hamstring in training on Thursday, SB Nation's Jeremiah Oshan reports.

Impact Rowe got the start at left-back in last weekend's win over Sporting KC while Nouhou Tolo was away on international duty, but he will not be available to take on Los Angeles on Saturday due to this injury.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nouhou Tolo - Returns to club Tolo (not injury related) was back in training with Seattle on Friday, according to team reporter Jackson Felts. He should be available for selection against the Galaxy this weeken...

Impact Tolo missed last weekend's win over Sporting KC while away on international duty, but he should take back over from Kelyn Rowe (hamstring) as the Sounders' starting left-back for Saturday's clash with Los Angeles.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morris and the Seattle Sounders visit the LA Galaxy

Jordan Morris leads the Seattle Sounders into a matchup with the LA Galaxy after a four-goal outing against Sporting Kansas City

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicolás Lodeiro not focused on contract status with Seattle Sounders  | MLSSoccer.com These days in Major League Soccer – or any other top-flight league, for that matter – you don’t see too many 34-year-old playmakers tearing...

MARCH 30, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Obed Vargas - Active in training Vargas trained with Seattle on Thursday, Jeremiah Oshan reports.

Impact Vargas made a return from international duty, training Thursday back with his domestic club. The midfielder has made just a single appearance off the bench so far due to a back injury, but is now fully fit and could see more consistent playing time after making 13 appearances in 2022.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Returns Thursday Ruidiaz was back in training Thursday with Seattle, Jeremiah Oshan reports.

Impact Ruidiaz made his way back into training after returning from international duty. The forward was active during the international break with Peru but now has two days to train before a return to MLS action during Saturday's trip to LA Galaxy.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Arreaga - Back with Seattle Arreaga was back with The Sounders on Thursday, Jeremiah Oshan reports.

Impact Arreaga is back in training after returning from international duty. The defender could return as soon as a Saturday trip to LA Galaxy. Arreaga has made just a single appearance going unused in three of the four opening matches.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Roldan - Training individually Roldan (foot) was doing individual work in training with the Sounders on Wednesday, SB Nation's Jeremiah Oshan reports.

Impact Roldan picked up a foot injury in El Salvador's CONCACAF Nations League defeat against the U.S. on Monday, and his status for Saturday's MLS match versus the Galaxy is uncertain. His older brother Cristian Roldan replaced him at right-back against Sporting KC last weekend, but Leo Chu and Kelyn Rowe could also be options in the position if necessary.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Paulo - Takes shot in win Paulo made an interception, four clearances and took a shot in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Sporting KC. He also recorded a secondary assist in the match.

Impact Paulo has started all five of Seattle's MLS games this season in defensive midfield, looking back at full strength after recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in May 2022.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Atencio - Takes shot in start Atencio took a shot and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Sporting KC. He also made a block and a clearance in the match.

Impact Atencio started his first game of the season alongside Joao Paulo in defensive midfield on Saturday, but he remains a backup option behind Albert Rusnak and Obed Vargas (not injury related) in the position once everyone returns from international duty.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Roldan - Four clearances in win Roldan made four clearances and won two of three tackles in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Sporting KC. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Roldan slid back into the back line Saturday in place of his younger brother Alexander Roldan, who was away on international duty. The elder Roldan held his own at right-back against Kansas City, but he should return to the wing sooner rather than later.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelyn Rowe - Defends well in start Rowe made two clearances, two interceptions and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Rowe made his first start of the season on Saturday, taking over from Nouhou Tolo at left-back while the latter was away on international duty. Rowe remains a backup option in a crowded Sounders midfield, but his versatility will allow him to accumulate playing time in a few different positions.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak - Takes two shots in win Rusnak took two shots and created a chance in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Sporting KC. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match, and he recorded a se...

Impact Rusnak lined up on the right wing Saturday due to a few absences across the XI for the international window, and he remained effective from an attacking standpoint in the blowout win over Kansas City. He should return to midfield next weekend, where he's tallied six shots and five chances created across four starts this season.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heber - Back in full training Heber (hamstring) returned to training with his Sounders teammates on Tuesday, according to team reporter Niko Moreno.

Impact Heber has missed Seattle's last three matches with a hamstring injury he suffered in training in early March, but he returned to individual training last week and has now rejoined his teammates in full. He could be available for selection against the Galaxy on Saturday, though Raul Ruidiaz should be the preferred starter up front.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Roldan - Picks up foot injury Roldan was subbed out at halftime during Monday's Nations League match against the United States with a foot injury, according to El Salvador head coach Hugo Perez per Pase Filtrad...

Impact Roldan seems to of picked up an injury to his right foot, forcing him to sub out at halftime against the United States. He will return to Seattle for recovery, leaving him in doubt for Saturday's match against the Galaxy. He has started in four straight matches with 14 crosses (five accurate) and 10 tackles (six won) thus far. If he is not fit before Saturday, then his brother Cristian Roldan will start again at right back with Leo Chu sliding back to the starting midfield.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders FC's Jordan Morris named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com First there were goals, now there are accolades for Seattle Sounders FC star Jordan Morris, who has been voted Player of the Matchday presen...

MARCH 27, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sounders' Stefan Frei shares his mother's inspiring message after cancer diagnosis Stefan Frei's mother was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in December. But that didn't stop her from embracing life and cherishing time wi...

MARCH 27, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

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MARCH 26, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Stefan Frei - Two saves in win Frei had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Frei continued his hot start to 2023 with another win, facing only three shots behind a stout defense. The goalkeeper already has three clean sheets in five matches, putting him just two behind his total from both 2021 and 2022. Frei behind this defense could have the chance to approach double-digit clean sheets for the first time since 2019.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen - Goes entire match Ragen registered three clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Ragen returned from a ribs injury and was straight back in the starting XI, going the full 90 alongside Yeimar Gomez. Any concern over the severity of the injury was quickly put to rest as Ragen played with his usual intensity and didn't seem to be in any sort of pain.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Busy for win Yeimar Gomez recorded two tackles (two won), four clearances and one interception in Sunday's 4-1 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Gomez piled on the defensive volume with tackles and clearances during Saturday's win, while going the full 90 for the fifth consecutive match. The center-back doesn't have an incredible floor, though he has consistently produced volume behind the ball, and is a lock to play the entire match.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Lodeiro - First assist Lodeiro assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 4-1 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Lodeiro opened his 2023 account with an assist during Saturday's rout. The midfielder has been a nailed-on starter with a solid floor through the opening four matches, though this was the first glimpse of his ceiling. Lodeiro has been in the MVP conversation when fit and available, and if he can avoid injury could be in that same discussion once more.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Chu - Three assists in first start Chu assisted thrice to go with three shots (two on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 4-1 win versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Chu made his 2023 debut in the starting XI and promptly blew past his assist total from his first two seasons combined. The forward exploded for three assists on a night where he and Jordan Morris seemed to be in perfect harmony. Chu will hope to build off this explosive performance and continue earning more time in the first team.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE