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Kelyn Rowe - Records assist in win Rowe created four chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Vancouver. He also made an interception and won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Rowe set up Shane O'Neill's opener on Saturday with a cross in just the fifth minute of what would ultimately be an easy win over the Whitecaps. Now that Seattle has clinched a playoff spot in the Western Conference, there might be some more rotation used in their lineups as the regular season winds down.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fredy Montero - Records brace of assists in win Montero took four shots and assisted two goals in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Vancouver. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Montero set up second-half goals for Will Bruin and Leo Chu on Saturday as his side breezed past the Whitecaps and clinched a spot in the playoffs. He will look forward to next weekend's clash against the 12th-placed Dynamo, which have conceded 45 times in 29 MLS matches this season.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will Bruin - Scores goal against Vancouver Bruin scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 4-1 victory against the Whitecaps. He took four shots (two on target) and created four chances overall in the match.

Impact Bruin put the game out of reach for his opponents with his direct involvements in two goals on Saturday, meaning he has two goals and two assists in his last three MLS appearances. Next weekend he faces the Dynamo, which have conceded 45 times in 29 matches this season.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shane O'Neill - Scores goal against Vancouver O'Neill scored a goal and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 4-1 victory against the Whitecaps. He also made four clearances, three interceptions and a block in the match.

Impact O'Neill opened the scoring Saturday with a header and was solid on defense for the remainder of his side's comfortable, playoff-clinching win. He will want to have a similar impact next weekend against the Dynamo, which have scored 33 goals in 29 matches this season.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Benezet - Scores goal against Vancouver Benezet scored a goal and created two chances in Saturday's 4-1 victory against the Whitecaps. He also won one of one tackles, and he took six shots (five on target) overall in the...

Impact Benezet returned to the team for the first time in three games on Saturday, and he made up for lost time with a handful of dangerous, on-target shots, as well as the winning goal. It was his second score of the season, and he should continue to get opportunities while Raul Ruidiaz (hamstring) is injured.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Suspended against Houston Gomez will miss Saturday's clash against the Dynamo with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Gomez defended well in last weekend's win against Vancouver, but he picked up a yellow card, meaning that he will be suspended for Saturday's match. With Xavier Arreaga unlikely to be ready to play in the game for Seattle so soon after Ecuador's World Cup qualifier on Thursday, Abdoulaye Cissoko will likely continue to deputize in the back three alongside Shane O'Neill and a returning Nouhou Tolo.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Leaves national team injured Ruidiaz (hamstring) left the Peruvian National Team camp early, missing Sunday and Thursday's World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Argentina

Impact Ruidiaz wasn't in Peru's matchday squad against Chile on Thursday, and he was sent home from the national team camp early to recover. It is unclear as of yet how long he will miss, but Will Bruin could continue filling in for him at forward if necessary.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders beat Whitecaps 4-1 to clinch playoff berth Shane O’Neill scored his first goal since 2014, Will Bruin added a goal and an assist and the Seattle Sounders beat the Vancouver Whitecaps...

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Sounders beat Whitecaps, clinch 13th straight playoff berth Shane O’Neill scored his first goal since 2014, Will Bruin added a goal and an assist and the Seattle Sounders beat the Vancouver Whitecaps...

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sounders beat Whitecaps, clinch 13th straight playoff berth

Shane O’Neill scored his first goal since 2014, Will Bruin added a goal and an assist and the Seattle Sounders beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-1 to clinch the club’s 13th straight p...

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Will Bruin, Seattle Sounders - 55th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Nicolas Benezet, Seattle Sounders - 14th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nicolas Benezet - Back in starting XI Benezet (hip) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Vancouver.

Impact Benezet returns to the XI Saturday after missing the prior three matches with a hip injury. It's unclear if he's ready for a full 90 and even then, he's managed just two shots and two chances created in his prior two starts.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White leads Vancouver against Seattle after 3-goal showing

Brian White leads Vancouver into a matchup with Seattle after a three-goal outing against San Jose

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seattle homegrown Reed Baker-Whiting generating interest from Champions League clubs ' MLSSoccer.com Seattle Sounders homegrown midfielder Reed Baker-Whiting has been scouted by the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund,...

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Three Points: Controversial red card aside, Rapids outclassed by Seattle Sounders FC The Colorado Rapids got outclassed by the Seattle Sounders on Sunday night, with Seattle showing why it’s the best team in the MLS Western C...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM

Nouhou Tolo - Called up to national team Tolo has been called up to the Cameroon National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place on Oct. 8 and 11.

Impact Tolo will miss next weekend's MLS clash against Vancouver while he's with the national team, but he should return to Seattle in time for the Houston game on Oct. 16.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Called up to national team Ruidiaz (hamstring) has been called up to the Peru National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place on Oct. 7, 10 and 14.

Impact Ruidiaz missed the Sunday's victory against the Rapids with a hamstring injury, so his status for the national team should be monitored during the break. Regardless, he will miss next weekend's MLS clash against Vancouver, but he could return in time for the Houston game on Oct. 16.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Arreaga - Called up to national team Arreaga has been called up to the Ecuador National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place on Oct. 7, 10 and 14.

Impact Arreaga has started all four of the Sounders' MLS matches since the September window, but he will now miss next weekend's clash against Vancouver while he's with the national team again. He could return to Seattle in time for the Houston game on Oct. 16.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Roldan - Called up to national team Roldan has been called up to the El Salvador National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place on Oct. 7, 10 and 13.

Impact Roldan has started three of the Sounders' five MLS matches since the September window, but he will now miss next weekend's clash against Vancouver while he's with the national team again. He could return to Seattle in time for the Houston game on Oct. 16.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Roldan - Called up to USMNT Roldan has been called up to the U.S. National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place on Oct. 7, 10 and 13.

Impact Roldan will miss next weekend's MLS clash against Vancouver while he's with the national team, but he could return to Seattle in time for the Houston game on Oct. 16.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

"Phenomenal!" Joao Paulo's solo wonder goal in MLS ' Video ' Watch TV Show ' Sky Sports Joao Paulo Mior scores a superb solo wonder goal as Seattle Sounders beat Colorado 3-0 in the MLS.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • SKY.COM

Sounders take West lead with a 3-0 victory over Rapids Cristian Roldan scored for the fourth consecutive game and the Seattle Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Sunday night to take the Wes...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM