SEATTLE NEWS

Xavier Arreaga - Doubtful for next two games Arreaga (hamstring) will miss Wednesday's clash against CF Montreal and is unlikely to be ready for Saturday's clash against Toronto FC either, SB Nation's Jeremiah Oshan reports.

Impact Arreaga was expected to miss a few weeks after going down injured against LAFC on June 18, so this news is not unexpected. Jackson Ragen will continue as the starting center-back alongside Yeimar Gomez until Arreaga is ready to return.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Doubtful for this week Ruidiaz (hamstring) has been ruled out of Wednesday's clash against CF Montreal and is unlikely to be available for Saturday's clash against Toronto FC as well, SB Nation's Jeremia...

Impact Ruidiaz was expected to miss a few weeks with a pulled hamstring he suffered just after the international break in mid-June, so this news is not unexpected. Fredy Montero is still likely the preferred replacement for him at center forward, although Will Bruin did score last weekend against Sporting KC.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Makes eight clearances in win Gomez made two blocks, eight clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Sporting KC. He also won three of three tackles in the match.

Impact Gomez returned from a hamstring injury Saturday and looked back at full speed as he shut out Kansas City. On Wednesday he will face a tougher test in CF Montreal, which have scored an MLS-high 30 goals in 16 matches this season.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen - Keeps clean sheet in win Ragen made a block, six clearances and an interception in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Ragen has helped to keep two clean sheets in three MLS games since returning from the June international break, as he initially replaced Yeimar Gomez (hamstring) in central defense and is now covering for Xavier Arreaga (hamstring). He will return to the bench when everyone is healthy, but the 23-year-old is proving himself a capable backup.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Keeps clean sheet against Kansas City Frei made a save and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Frei kept his third clean sheet of the season on Saturday, with all three coming in his last six games since mid-May. He may be busier Wednesday against CF Montreal, which boast MLS's joint-best attack with 30 goals in 16 matches this season.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nouhou Tolo - Records assist against Kansas City Tolo took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Sporting KC. He also made a block, five clearances and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Tolo was excellent on both sides of the ball Saturday, crossing to the head of Jordan Morris for his side's second goal and keeping a clean sheet at the back. This was his first MLS assist since October 2020, but he may have to focus more on the defensive side of the game Wednesday against CF Montreal, which have scored a joint league-high 30 times in 16 matches this season.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Roldan - Scores goal, assist in win Roldan scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Sporting KC. He also made a block, won two of three tackles and he created three chances overall in th...

Impact Roldan's eighth-minute cross found the head of Will Bruin to open the scoring on Saturday, and then Roldan ended it later on with a tap in from a Jordan Morris assist. He's up to three goals and three assists now on the season, and on Wednesday he will face CF Montreal, which have conceded 28 times in 16 MLS matches.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris - Scores goal, assist against Kansas City Morris scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Sporting KC. He took three shots on target and created three chances overall in the match.

Impact Morris was excellent on the left wing Saturday, sealing his side's result with a headed goal and then setting up Cristian Roldan for a tap in just minutes later. Morris is up to four goals on the season now and he'll be looking for more Wednesday against CF Montreal, which have conceded 28 times in 16 MLS matches.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will Bruin - Scores goal against Kansas City Bruin took two shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Bruin was given his first MLS start since May 8 on Saturday, and he opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, heading in from Cristian Roldan's cross. He is still likely to return to the bench in favor of Fredy Montero on Wednesday, and Raul Ruidiaz (hamstring) will replace both of them up front once he returns from injury.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup case grows: USMNT's Jordan Morris, Cristian Roldan shine vs. SKC | MLSSoccer.com We know how many players will be on the plane for the World Cup in Qatar this November when FIFA announced an expanded roster to 26 from the...

JUNE 26, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Bruin sparks Sounders to 3-0 victory over Sporting KC

Will Bruin staked Seattle to an early lead, Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan added second-half goals and the Sounders breezed to a 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Jordan Morris climbs high for Seattle Sounders vs Sporting KC | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JUNE 25, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Starting against Kansas City Gomez (hamstring) is in Seattle's starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Sporting KC.

Impact Gomez missed the Sounders' last two games since the international break due to a hamstring strain, but he has recovered now and is in the starting lineup in central defense on Saturday.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC aiming for MLS repeat after coaching change

NYCFC are red-hot and bidding for a rare MLS repeat, but the Pigeons will have to weather an in-season coaching change, Doug McIntyre writes...

JUNE 24, 2022

Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas sidelined "multiple weeks" with back injury | MLSSoccer.com Obed Vargas' breakout rookie campaign has been put on hold, as Seattle Sounders FC head coach Brian Schmetzer confirmed Thursday that the 16...

JUNE 24, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Josh Atencio - Out with illness Atencio will miss Saturday's clash against Sporting KC while in the health and safety protocols, Seattle manager Brian Schmetzer said Friday.

Impact Schmetzer said Thursday that Atencio could be available to make his return this weekend, but he has now been ruled out for the Kansas City game. He will now hope to recover by next week's match versus CF Montreal.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders take on Sporting Kansas City in Western Conference action

Sporting Kansas City takes on the Seattle Sounders in Western Conference action

JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Atencio - Could feature at weekend Atencio (undisclosed) could be available for selection in Saturday's clash against Sporting KC, Seattle manager Brian Schmetzer said Thursday.

Impact Atencio has missed Seattle's last three MLS games with an injury, but he's regaining fitness just in time to help replace Obed Vargas (back) in defensive midfield. Kelyn Rowe will likely be the preferred option in Vargas' absence, but Atencio along with Danny Leyva still figure to get some opportunities in the position.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Obed Vargas - Out with back injury Vargas is set to miss at least a few weeks with a stress fracture in his back, Seattle manager Brian Schmetzer said Thursday.

Impact Vargas was having an excellent season, stepping into Seattle's starting lineup in defensive midfield after Joao Paulo tore his ACL in May and performing admirably, especially considering he's just 16 years old. He was set to link up with the USYNT competing in the CONCACAF U-20 Championship in Honduras, but that's likely off the table now as he will focus on his recovery and try to limit the amount of time he misses. Kelyn Rowe will likely be his preferred replacement in the lineup, with Danny Leyva and Joshua Atencio (undisclosed) also in the conversation.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Expected back Saturday Gomez (hamstring) is expected to be back in the squad Saturday against SKC, confirmed manager Brian Schmetzer at Tuesday's press conference.

Impact Gomez had a chance to return last weekend, but it looks like Seattle played things safe and didn't risk him. If Gomez is ready to start, he'll likely be in the XI Saturday taking the spot of newly injured Xavier Arreaga, while Jackson Ragen is expected to be the other center-back starter.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Arreaga - Out multiple weeks Arreaga will be out multiple weeks with a hamstring injury suffered last match, confirmed manager Brian Schmetzer.

Impact Arreaga has missed just one match this season, so Seattle will hope Yeimar Gomez is ready to return from his hamstring injury. If not, the other two options at center-back would be Jackson Ragen and Abdoulaye Cissoko. Arreaga will likely miss three matches with this injury, at a minimum.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Lodeiro - Takes two shots in draw Lodeiro took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against LAFC. He also made a clearance and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Lodeiro was active as usual from attacking midfield against LAFC, but he wasn't able to find a winning goal in the absence of starting striker Raul Ruidiaz (hamstring) on Saturday. Next weekend he will face Sporting KC, which have conceded 28 times in 16 MLS matches and are currently last in the Western Conference.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris - Creates five chances against LAFC Morris took a shot and created five chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against LAFC. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Morris was a big threat with his passing on Saturday after returning from international duty with the USMNT, but he wasn't able to tally his first assist of the season. He'll likely get more opportunities next weekend against bottom-of-the-Western Conference Sporting KC, which have conceded 28 goals in 16 MLS matches.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Roldan - Takes three shots in draw Roldan took three shots (one on target) and made a clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against LAFC. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Roldan returned from international duty Saturday and was a dangerous presence on the right wing, but he wasn't able to break the deadlock. He has two goals and two assists this season but he hasn't added to that tally in more than a month. He'll want to end that drought next weekend against Sporting KC, which have conceded 28 times in 16 MLS matches, the second-worst record in the Western Conference.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE