SEATTLE NEWS

Raul Ruidiaz - Stays red-hot Ruidiaz scored twice on three shots on goal during Tuesday's 4-0 rout of Vancouver.

Impact Ruidiaz kept his brilliant form going with five goals in his last five matches the forward is making up for an injury-riddled start to the season. Ruidiaz will be back in action Saturday against LAFC in a match that should prove harder to run up a big score with LAFC offering a more stout defensive front.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nouhou Tolo - On bench Tuesday Tolo (international duty) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Vancouver.

Impact Tolo isn't being pushed into action Tuesday after returning from international duty. There's a chance he'll get some minutes depending how the match goes and is expected to return to the XI for Saturday's game against LAFC. In his place against the Whitecaps, Kelyn Rowe is in at left-back.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Arreaga - Starting against Whitecaps Arreaga (international duty) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Vancouver.

Impact Arreaga remains in the starting XI Tuesday after returning from international duty only a day ago. The center-back ended up not missing a match for the Sounders and is starting alongside youngster Jackson Ragen. Arreaga has held just one clean sheet in his 12 starts this season.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Arreaga - Back in Seattle Arreaga has returned from international duty with Ecuador, SB Nation's Jeremiah Oshan reported Monday.

Impact Arreaga might be available for selection in Tuesday's MLS clash against the Whitecaps, but Jackson Ragen could still replace him in central defense if the turnaround is too quick and he's not quite ready to start.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Obed Vargas - To join YNT in late June Vargas has been called up by the U.S. for the upcoming CONCACAF U-20 Championship in Honduras, but he will not join the team until after the group stage.

Impact Following Joao Paulo's ACL tear in early May, Vargas has become a starter for the Sounders in midfield despite only being 16 years old. The Youth National Team tournament starts next weekend, but Vargas won't leave Seattle unless the U.S. advances from the group stage, which ends on June 25.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Out for midweek match Gomez is not available for Tuesday's match against Vancouver because of a hamstring strain.

Impact Gomez is a surprise inclusion on the injury report for Tuesday's match and it's yet another absence for Seattle, who will be missing a few regulars. Due to other players away on international duty, Jackson Ragen and Abdoulaye Cissoko may be the starting center-backs against the Whitecaps. As for Gomez, hamstring injuries can range from one week to multiple months and the hope is that it's only a tweak.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders host the Vancouver Whitecaps in conference action

The Seattle Sounders play the Vancouver Whitecaps in a conference matchup

JUNE 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nouhou Tolo - Called up to national team Tolo has been called up by the Cameroon National Team for African Cup of Nations qualifiers on June 4 and 9.

Impact Tolo will have time in between Cameroon's qualifier on June 9 and Seattle's MLS clash against the Whitecaps on June 14, but Jimmy Medranda will be an option to fill in for him at left back just in case.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Arreaga - Called up to national team Arreaga has been called up by the Ecuador National Team for friendlies on June 2, 5 and 11.

Impact Arreaga will be questionable to feature in next week's MLS clash against the Whitecaps just three days after his final match from international duty. Jackson Ragen could replace him in central defense for the game if necessary.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak - Called up to national team Rusnak has been called up to the Slovakian National Team for UEFA Nations League fixtures on June 3, 6, 10 and 13.

Impact Rusnak will miss next week's MLS clash against the Whitecaps while on international duty. Kelyn Rowe, Joshua Atencio and Danny Leyva are all options to replace him in defensive midfield alongside Obed Vargas for the game.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris - Called up to USMNT Morris has been called up by the U.S. National Team for friendlies on June 1 and 5, as well as CONCACAF National League fixtures on June 10 and 14.

Impact Morris will miss next week's MLS clash against the Whitecaps while on international duty. With Cristian Roldan also with the USMNT, Leo Chu or Fredy Montero could replace them in the lineup on the wings for the game.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Roldan - Called up to USMNT Roldan has been called up by the U.S. National Team for friendlies on June 1 and 5, as well as CONCACAF National League fixtures on June 10 and 14.

Impact Roldan will miss next week's MLS clash against the Whitecaps while on international duty. With Jordan Morris also with the USMNT, Leo Chu or Fredy Montero could replace them in the lineup on the wings for the game.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders striker Raul Ruidiaz wins Week 14 AT&T Goal of the Week ' MLSSoccer.com Raul Ruidiaz is on a bit of a hot streak. That's good news for Seattle Sounders FC, and bad news for the rest of MLS — not to mention other...

JUNE 2, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Stefan Frei - Pair of saves in win Frei made two saves and one clearance during Sunday's 2-1 win over Charlott.

Impact Frei only faced three shots on goal during Sunday's 2-1 win. The keeper did well throughout the match and added a clearance as he controlled his box. Frei has only produced one clean sheet all season, but has nonetheless been a consistent fantasy producer. Frei will hope to keep this going against Vancouver next time out.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Roldan - Busy in win Roldan shot three times off goal and created four chances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Charlotte.

Impact Roldan shot three times and created four chances in one of his highest-volume offensive performances of 2022. The winger has been in solid form and seems to be a nailed on part of the starting XI once ore. Roldan will hope to keep the good form rolling against Vancouver next time out.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Lodeiro - Creates three chances Lodeiro created three chances on eight crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Charlotte.

Impact Lodeiro created three chances on an impressive eight crosses during Sunday's 2-1 win over Charlotte. The attacking midfielder is a solid fantasy play, but hasn't been in the starting XI as frequently as previous seasons. Lodeiro still has a strong role on set-pieces, and is worth targeting whenever he is starting, producing two goals and three assists in five starts so far in 2022.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fredy Montero - Secondary helper off bench Montero came off the bench and provided one assist during Sunday's 2-1 win over Charlotte.

Impact Montero came off the bench for the final 30 minutes of Sunday's win and provided a secondary assist. The forward isn't getting the playing time he had previously, and may find it tough to reach double-digit goals as he did in 2017. That said Montero is still a worthwhile asset for Seattle, just not a major fantasy one. Montero will likely be on the bench against his former club Vancouver next time out.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Roldan - Assists on return Roldan provided one assist on two chances created during Sunday's 2-1 win over Charlotte.

Impact Roldan returned from suspension and provided an assist, his second in his last two starts. The right-back is a solid fantasy play, though he lacks the upside of some other MLS right-backs. Roldan will hope to stay in the goals against Vancouver next time out.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris - Scores Sunday Morris scored once on three shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Charlotte.

Impact Morris scored his third goal of the campaign, and his first of May, during Sunday's win. The attacking midfielder has had a consistent start to the season and looks to be in fine form. While he might not be scoring as prolifically as he did in 2020, Morris is still producing consistent fantasy value. Morris will hope to keep the good form going against Vancouver on Tuesday,

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Nets in win Ruidiaz scored once on three shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Charlotte.

Impact Ruidiaz scored his third goal of the campaign and his third goal in the last four matches during Sunday's 2-1 win. The forward has finally found some form after an injury-riddled start to the campaign and is firing on all cylinders. With 12 shots and three goals in his last four matches everything points towards another big season from Ruidiaz. Next up is a Tuesday clash with Vancouver.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruidiaz scores decisive goal, Sounders beat Charlotte FC 2-1

Raul Ruidiaz’s goal helped lead the Seattle Sounders to a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC on Sunday

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Raul Ruidiaz blasts in a banger of a game-winner for Seattle ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MAY 30, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Seattle Sounders host Charlotte FC in non-conference action

The Seattle Sounders face Charlotte FC in a non-conference matchup

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seattle-Charlotte FC match starts crucial stretch for Sounders

Now is Seattle's chance to climb the table and try to return to MLS Cup for the fifth time in seven seasons, writes Doug McIntyre.

MAY 27, 2022