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Stefan Cleveland - Concedes one in win Cleveland conceded one goal and made one save during Saturday's 2-1 win over Columbus.

Impact Cleveland was restored to the lineup and though he wasn't able to keep the clean sheet, he did get bailed out by Will Bruin's late winner. With Stefan Frei (knee) almost back and Spencer Richey recently starting, Cleveland may not be kept around much longer as the starter if he can't keep his net empty.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Lodeiro - Starts in win Lodeiro created two chances and took two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Columbus.

Impact Lodeiro finally made his first MLS start of the season after missing multiple months with a knee injury. This bodes good news for the Sounders and poorly for everyone else, as Lodeiro will raise the quality of his teammates as he gets more chances to play. Up next is a visit from Portland, which have conceded the second-most goals in the league.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Medranda - Gets assist in win Medranda provided one assist from one chance created on six crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Columbus.

Impact Medranda has struggled with fitness for much of the past four years but is certainly finding his stride with one goal and one assist over his last three games. His next chance to play will come Sunday against Portland, which have conceded the second-most goals in MLS.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will Bruin - Scores winner off bench Bruin scored one goal on his only shot in seven minutes off the bench during Saturday's 2-1 win over Columbus.

Impact Bruin has come off the bench in three of his last four appearances and finally brought home his first goal of the season. Though the return to fitness of Nicolas Lodeiro is likely to make minutes even harder to earn for Bruin, he'll hope that he can carry this goal into better form over the coming weeks.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Arreaga - Scores in win Arreaga scored one goal on his only shot and made three interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 win over Columbus.

Impact Arreaga has been in good form over the last four games with eight interceptions, 21 clearances and this goal. These are good numbers to take into a rivalry game against Portland, which have conceded the sixth-most tackles to defenders in MLS.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders score twice in final minutes to beat Crew 2-1 Xavier Arreaga and Will Bruin scored late goals about a minute apart to help the Seattle Sounders beat the defending champion Columbus Crew...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Sounders score twice in final minutes to beat Crew 2-1 Xavier Arreaga and Will Bruin scored late goals about a minute apart to help the Seattle Sounders beat the defending champion Columbus Crew...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Arreaga, Will Bruin score late goals, Sounders beat Crew 2-1

Xavier Arreaga and Will Bruin scored late goals about a minute apart to help the Seattle Sounders beat the defending champion Columbus Crew 2-1 on Saturday

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Xavier Arreaga, Seattle Sounders - 88th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Will Bruin, Seattle Sounders - 89th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nouhou Tolo - Back on bench Tolo (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Columbus.

Impact Tolo has been out since May because of a groin injury and he's slowly made his way back into the team. Due to the injury, he'll probably receive a bench appearance or two before being pushed into the starting XI again.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shane O'Neill - Stays in starting XI O'Neill (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Columbus.

Impact O'Neill came off early a few days ago, but it looks like he's good to go and starting again Saturday. When healthy, he's been in the XI and that should remain the case going forward, though he doesn't have a clean sheet since May, partly because he's been subbed off early a few times this season.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Is Raul Ruidiaz the best forward in Sounders history? ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Captain Roldan! Sounders star Cristian to lead MLS All-Stars vs. Liga MX ' MLSSoccer.com The people have spoken, and Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan will serve as team captain when the MLS All-Stars take on their Liga...

AUGUST 19, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Seattle Sounders' Raul Ruidiaz wins second-straight MLS Player of the Week ' MLSSoccer.com He's done it again.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Spencer Richey - Wins in spot start Wednesday Richey made two saves and recorded one clean sheet in the 1-0 win over FC Dallas on Wednesday.

Impact Richey was not tested much, but when he was, he was spot on. The keeper received his second start in the past six matches. In those two starts, he has made five saves and recorded two clean sheets. He is certainly starting to make an argument for more time and with the uncertainty as to who the starter truly is, this may benefit him greatly.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Scores a banger to clinch the win Ruidiaz scored once and took two shots (one on target) during the 1-0 win over FC Dallas on Wednesday.

Impact Ruidiaz managed to extend his goal-streak to consecutive matches with three goals in that period. He also has eight shots and one cross as well. Ruidiaz has been a force since he arrived in Seattle and he continues to prove time and time again why he is their front man. His double-foot goal in this game will go down as one of his more impressive goals in his career, after he shot it with one foot and it got blocked to only shoot it again with the other and score. If there was a forward to have in the league, this is your man.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Medranda - Makes three tackles in 1-0 win Medranda took one shot (none on target), sent two crosses (one accurate), made three tackles (three won) and intercepted five times in the 1-0 win against FC Dallas on Wednesday.

Impact Medranda was phenomenal defensively, but lacked offensively. The wingback managed to go perfect in his tackles during the match and he was terrific in reading the play in the middle of the pitch. However, he did very little on the flank where he had ample space for the majority of the match. Medranda still offers great value due to his defensive capabilities, but if he can unlock his offensive awareness, he will reach a much greater ceiling.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shane O'Neill - Comes off injured against Dallas O'Neill was subbed out of Wednesday's victory against FC Dallas in the 75th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He made a block and five clearances in the match before being...

Impact O'Neill was defending well on Wednesday and was on his way to a clean sheet before he came off. It is unclear whether he will be forced to miss additional game time due to his potential injury. Yeimar Gomez should return to the XI and can replace him in the back three on Saturday if necessary.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle visits Columbus, aims to extend 3-game road win streak

Seattle visits Columbus trying for its fourth straight road win

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruidíaz scores to help Sounders beat FC Dallas 1-0

Raúl Ruidíaz scored his MLS-leading 14th goal of the season and the Seattle Sounders beat FC Dallas 1-0 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS