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APRIL 7, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

ASN: Vargas enjoying early success with Sounders & U-20s, but now aiming for silverware Obed Vargas is only 16 years old and has surprisingly taken on big roles with both the Sounderes and the United States U-20 national team. N...

APRIL 6, 2022 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

Seattle vs New York City Concacaf Champions League Watchalong show on YouTube on April 6 ' MLSSoccer.com Watch the Concacaf Champions League semifinal between Seattle Sounders and New York City FC with the crew from Extratime on YouTube today at...

APRIL 6, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Dinenno's 2 goals give Pumas 2-1 advantage on Cruz Azul

Juan Dinenno scored twice before the half and Pumas UNAM defeated Cruz Azul 2-1 Tuesday night in the opening leg of their CONCACAF Champions League semifinal

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Albert Rusnak - Continues in starting XI Rusnak put in three crosses (one accurate), made three interceptions and one block during Saturday's 2-1 win over Minnesota.

Impact Rusnak has started every match for Seattle this season but has yet to provide a goal or assist. He's mostly played as a holding midfielder, which should continue in Wednesday's CCL match against New York City FC.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris - Forces own goal during win Morris took two shots (none on target), made one block and one cross during Saturday's 2-1 win over Minnesota.

Impact Morris helped create Seattle's second goal as his cross was accidentally turned into the Minnesota net by Brent Kallman. He's been active when in the starting XI and should be a coveted option heading into Wednesday's CCL semifinal match against New York City FC.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen - Leads team in clearances Ragen made eight clearances, two tackles (won both) and one block during Saturday's 2-1 win over Minnesota.

Impact Ragen has started three of the past four matches at center-back due to an injury to Yeimar Gomez (ankle). He's looked great defensively and should keep his place in the side for as long as Gomez is sidelined. He'll have a chance to start in Wednesday's CCL semifinal against New York City FC.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Roldan - Takes three shots during win Roldan took three shots (two on goal), drew four fouls and put in five crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Minnesota.

Impact Roldan had a season high in shots and was heavily involved as Seattle made it three matches unbeaten. Expect to see Roldan in the starting XI for Wednesday's CCL semifinal match against New York City FC.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Lodeiro - Provides first assist of season Lodeiro provided an assist, took one shot (on goal) and created three scoring chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Minnesota.

Impact Lodeiro found an on-running Joao Paulo at the top of the box before Joao Paulo struck an early contender for Goal of the Season. Lodeiro looked sharp despite this being his first start of the season and should be ready to start again on Wednesday in a CCL semifinal against New York City FC.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Paulo - Scores belter against Minnesota Joao Paulo scored a goal took three shots (one on goal) and created two scoring chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Minnesota.

Impact Joao Paulo opened the scoring with a lovely strike from outside the box in the 38th minute. This was his first goal of the season and an early Goal of the Season candidate. Outside of the goal, Joao Paulo once again put together an industrious performance that will keep him as one of the upper echelon midfielders in MLS. He's expected back in the lineup for Wednesday's CCL match against New York City FC.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Plays 45 minutes during win Ruidiaz took three shots (two on goal) and drew one foul during Saturday's 2-1 win over Minnesota.

Impact Ruidiaz had missed the first four league matches of the season but was able to use the international break to get fit. He should be close to a starting spot for Wednesday's CCL semifinal against New York City FC. His next chance to start in MLS will come against Inter Milan on Apr. 16

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Makes three saves during win Frei made three saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 2-1 win over Minnesota.

Impact Frei had missed the previous match due to injury but came back into the starting XI and helped Seattle secure all three points. His inclusion in the lineup moved Stefan Cleveland back to the bench, which should continue in the CCL semifinals against New York City FC.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo scores, Sounders win 2-1 over Minnesota United

Brent Kallman scored the game-winning own goal in the Seattle Sounders’ 2-1 win over Minnesota United

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raul Ruidiaz - Returns to bench Ruidiaz (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.

Impact Ruidiaz is back on the bench for Seattle as he continues to work his way back from a hamstring injury. He isn't quite ready to start, and remains behind Will Bruin, who has been a competent replacement.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Medranda - Returns to bench Saturday Medranda (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.

Impact Medranda is on the bench for Saturday's match after making his way back from a hamstring injury. The defender is a fringe fantasy option at the best of times and isn't worth targeting in any way. Medranda will hope to work on his fitness off the bench, maybe as a late substitute.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Lodeiro - Starting Saturday Lodeiro (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.

Impact Lodeiro is in the starting XI once more, after recovering from a hamstring injury. When healthy Lodeiro is the top midfield option for Seattle, and is a solid fantasy play.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Returns Saturday Frei (quad) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.

Impact Frei is in the squad for Saturday's clash. The keeper has been making his way back to fitness over the last two weeks and it appears the international break was enough time for Frei to completely return.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Atencio - On bench Saturday Atencio (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.

Impact Atencio is on the bench for Saturday's match. It's still unclear what the issue is for Atencio, but he has little fantasy value even when fully fit so he's best avoided in all fantasy formats.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United takes shutout streak into matchup against the Seattle Sounders

Minnesota United heads into a matchup with the Seattle Sounders after securing two straight shutout wins

APRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jackson Ragen the latest example of Sounders' investment in young talent Sounders defender Jackson Ragen is the latest success story of the team’s emphasis on developming young talent through the team's system, be...

MARCH 25, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Jimmy Medranda - Back in full training Medranda (hamstring) returned to training in full with Seattle on Wednesday, according to SB Nation's Niko Moreno.

Impact Medranda has missed the Sounders' opening four games of the season with a hamstring injury, but he is back with the team now and will be aiming to be fit for the Minnesota game after the international window.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Training in full Ruidiaz (hamstring) was back in full training with Seattle on Wednesday, according to SB Nation's Niko Moreno.

Impact Ruidiaz is yet to feature for the Sounders this season as he's been dealing with a hamstring, but he was back with the team Wednesday and will try to be fully fit by the end of the international window ahead of the Minnesota game on April 2.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Misses Austin draw Yeimar Gomez (ankle) missed Sunday's 1-1 draw against Austin FC.

Impact Yeimar Gomez came off with a knock in last weekend's win over Los Angeles Galaxy and missed both matches this week. Jackson Ragen started in his place for both matches and put in strong performances. If Gomez is sidelined any further, Ragen could be a good option in leagues that account for defensive statistics like clearances. Seattle will face Minnesota on Apr. 2 in their next match.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen - Makes 12 clearances during draw Ragen made 12 clearances, two interceptions and received a yellow card during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Austin FC.

Impact Ragen replaced Yeimar Gomez (ankle) in the lineup and had a huge performance as he helped Seattle take a point away from a tough road matchup. The international break will give Seattle two weeks to get healthy before their next match on Apr. 2 against Minnesota United, so there's a possibility Ragen drops back to the bench, though that hasn't been confirmed.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE