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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 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Sounders beat Rapids 3-0 to take Western Conference lead

Cristian Roldan scored for the fourth consecutive game and the Seattle Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Sunday night to take the Western Conference lead

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Jimmy Medranda, Seattle Sounders - 22nd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Cristian Roldan, Seattle Sounders - 2nd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Raul Ruidiaz - Not facing Colorado Ruidiaz (hamstring) is not playing Sunday against Colorado.

Impact It remains to be seen just how long Ruidiaz will be out, and his absence represents a huge blow to the Sounders' attack. Will Bruin will start in Ruidiaz's place, and the forward's next chance to play will come next Saturday against the Whitecaps.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruidiaz leads Seattle against Colorado after 2-goal showing

Seattle faces Colorado after Raul Ruidiaz scored two goals against San Jose

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefan Frei - Denied clean sheet by OG Frei made three saves during Wednesday's 3-1 win over San Jose.

Impact Frei did everything right and truly deserved a clean sheet, and would have had it if not for an own goal by Shane O'Neill. The keeper was excellent and has been great since returning from injury, he will be back between the posts Sunday, against Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shane O'Neill - Own goal in win O'Neill scored an own goal during Wednesday's 3-1 win over San Jose.

Impact O'Neill provided all of San Jose's offense during Wednesday's match, a dubious honor in what really should have been a shut out. The defender has next to no fantasy upside and isn't a real option in any format. Next up is a Sunday clash with Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Medranda - Rare assist in win Medranda provided one assist on one chance created during Wednesday's 3-1 win over San Jose.

Impact Medranda grabbed his third assist of the season in what really could have been a much bigger performance. The wing-back bombed forward and sent in six crosses, but only two were accurate, as he over-hit a couple of the crosses massively. He will likely return to the bench for Sunday's clash with Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Roldan - Goal, assist in win Roldan scored once and provided one assist during Wednesday's 3-1 win over San Jose.

Impact Roldan looked excellent Wednesday, moving to two goals and one assist in his last two matches with a confident performance. The attacking midfielder seems to finally be finding his feet after missing a month earlier in the season. At his best Roldan is a solid fantasy producer, and he has a good matchup vs. Colorado up next.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Nets brace, comes off injured Ruidiaz scored twice on two shots during Wednesday's 3-1 win over San Jose. He was subbed out in the 45th minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Ruidiaz took only two shots on 10 touches, but that was all he needed to score a brace. The striker has now set his high water mark for MLS goals with 16 on the season. Seattle manager Brian Schetzer said after the game that the substitution was precautionary and that he will be assessed further in the coming days. The Sounders play Colorado on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruidíaz scores 2 goals, Sounders hold top spot in West

Raúl Ruidíaz scored two goals to increase his season total to 16 and the Seattle Sounders beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Cristian Roldan, Seattle Sounders - 49th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Solid defensive showing during win Gomez made three tackles (won two), five interceptions and five clearances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Sporting KC.

Impact Gomez is a mainstay in Seattle's backline and will continue to stay there as long as he remains healthy. He's a great source of defensive stats and that should remain in Wednesday's trip to San Jose.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Cleveland - Returns to bench role Cleveland has dropped back to the bench for the past three matches.

Impact Cleveland has returned to being Stefan Frei's backup now that the long-time starter is back from a knee injury. He'll remain in this role as long as Frei remains healthy.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Makes third straight start Frei made two saves and conceded a goal during Sunday's 2-1 win over Sporting KC.

Impact Frei made his third straight start in a pivotal matchup against Sporting KC with first place in the Western Conference up for grabs. Frei was able to keep Seattle in the match as they game away with all three points. He's conceded just two goals in three starts since returning from long-term injury and will look to improve that number during Wednesday's trip to San Jose.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Takes four shots during win Ruidiaz took four shots (one on goal) and put in one cross (not accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Sporting KC.

Impact Ruidiaz led Seattle in shots but was unable to find the back of the net for the fourth straight match. He still leads Seattle with 14 goals but has fallen behind Ola Kamara 16 goals for MLS's Golden boot. He'll look to supplement his 14 goals during a road trip to San Jose on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Benezet - Misses win over Sporting KC Benezet (hip) was not in the match day squad for Sunday's 2-1 win over Sporting KC.

Impact Benezet was unable to pass a late fitness test and will hope to return during Wednesday's trip to San Jose. If he misses that match, his next chance to play will come Sunday at home against Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Shaun Smith - Provides assist during win Smith provided an assist, put in three crosses (two accurate) and made two tackles (won two) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Sporting KC.

Impact Smith found Cristian Roldan in the 31st minute to open up the scoring. Smith has been in and out of the starting XI as of late, but did manage to justify his inclusion Sunday with his fourth assist of the season. Seattle will travel to San Jose Wednesday, where he'll have another chance to start.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will Bruin - Finds back of net during win Bruin scored a goal, took one shot (on target) and drew three fouls during Sunday's 2-1 win over Sporting KC.

Impact Bruin double Seattle's lead in the 55th minute by finishing off a scrappy goal that involved a goal line clearance before Bruin was able to score. Bruin's starting minutes are unreliable but he's consistently a force when he does receive playing time. He'll likely be involved during Wednesday's trip to San Jose, though a starting role isn't guaranteed.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Roldan - Scores against Sporting KC Roldan scored a goal, took one shot (one on goal) and took five crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Sporting KC.

Impact Roldan opened the scoring for Seattle in the 31st minute during the battle for first place in the Western Conference. This was Roldan's first goal since late June and will give him plenty of confidence heading into Wednesday's trip to San Jose.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose Earthquakes square off against the Seattle Sounders

The Seattle Sounders and the San Jose Earthquakes take the pitch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sounders win 8th straight road game, move past Sporting KC Cristian Roldan and Will Bruin scored after giveaways and the Seattle Sounders defeated Sporting Kansas City 2-1 in a first-place showdown S...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM