SEATTLE NEWS

Raul Ruidiaz - Quiet outing during loss to San Jose Ruidiaz took two shots (one on goal) and created two scoring chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to San Jose.

Impact Ruidiaz failed to score for the second straight match, which is the first time he hasn't found the back of the net in consecutive matches all season. He still sits at the top of MLS scoring but will look to return to form in Wednesday's match against FC Dallas.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Cleveland - Concedes once against San Jose Cleveland made one save and conceded two goals during Saturday's 1-0 loss to San Jose.

Impact Cleveland was beaten by Cristian Espinoza in first half stoppage time in what proved to be the difference-maker. Seattle still sits at the top of the Western Conference standings but have not been playing at their best, mostly due to injuries and players away at Gold Cup. They'll face FC Dallas on Wednesday in their next match.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Lodeiro - Nearing return to pitch Lodeiro (knee) is days away from a return to the team and could be ready as soon as the Aug. 10 match against Tigres, head coach Brian Schmetzer revealed on 950 KJR.

Impact This news almost comes out of nowhere for Lodeiro, who has made one appearance this season, which came May 3. If all goes well in his return, he'll appear off the bench in the Leagues Cup match and then possibly be an option to start Aug. 15, though that timeline may be a tad bold.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders square off against FC Dallas

FC Dallas and the Seattle Sounders take the field

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Jose shuts out Seattle 1-0 on Espinoza's lone goal

Cristian Espinoza scored the only goal of the match in the 45th minute and the San Jose Earthquakes shut out the Seattle Sounders 1-0 Saturday

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Roldan - Starting vs. San Jose Roldan is back from international duty, and starting Saturday vs. San Jose.

Impact Roldan returned from international duty and is straight back into the starting XI. He won't be lacking for match sharpness, but he will have to get re-adjusted to his teammates. Roldan should be able to get forward against a weak San Jose side.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shane O'Neill - Starts Saturday O'Neill is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with San Jose.

Impact O'Neill has recovered quickly and is straight back in the starting XI. The defender will line up on the right side of the back-three, a familiar position. O'Neill's fitness is in question, so don't be surprised if Seattle are cautious with the defender.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose takes on Seattle after 4 straight draws

San Jose plays Seattle after playing to a draw in four straight games

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sounders' Alex Roldan back from first international stint, but starting status against San Jose unclear Despite earning the starting right wingback position to open the season, Alex Roldan isn’t a given to start Saturday against San Jose at Lum...

JULY 28, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Nouhou Tolo - No timeline for recovery Tolo (groin) still doesn't have a timeline established for his return, according to GM Garth Lagerway via Jackson Felts of KJR.

Impact Tolo hasn't played since the end of May and it remains unclear when he could return, whether that will be in two weeks or two months. This will likely keep Abdoulaye Cissoko and Xavier Arreaga in the starting lineup for the foreseeable future.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will Bruin - Nearing return Bruin (knee) remains questionable for Saturday's match against San Jose, according to GM Garth Lagerway via Jackson Felts of KJR. "I don't know if (Bruin) makes it back [for San Jo...

Impact Bruin shouldn't be counted on until he's fully cleared to play, as his club isn't so confident in his status just yet. In his place, Freddy Montero will likely continue to start as the second forward, and he most recently scored in the loss to Sporting KC.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Hopeful to return in Fall Frei (knee) has a chance to return in the Fall, according to GM Garth Lagerway via Jackson Felts of KJR. "Doctors will tell us when he can start doing stuff again...I do think that...

Impact Frei will be taking things slow as the doctors look to be careful in treating the blood clots in his knee. In his place, Stefan Cleveland has conceded 10 goals in 10 starts and kept three clean sheets.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Cleveland - Makes one save during loss Cleveland made one save and conceded three goals during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Sporting KC.

Impact Cleveland was beaten twice in the first half and once in the second half. He'll continue to see time in the starting XI during Saturday's match against San Jose, which should be an easier matchup than Sunday's loss against Sporting KC.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Paulo - Supplies 11 crosses during loss Joao Paulo put in 11 crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances, and received a yellow card during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Sporting KC.

Impact Joao Paulo provided a season-high in crosses as Seattle played from behind for most of the match. They continue to play without multiple key contributors due to injuries and international duty, though Joao Paulo's contributions haven't been affected. He'll be back in the starting XI for Saturday's match against San Jose.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fredy Montero - Scores during loss to Sporting KC Montero scored a goal, took five shots (three on goal) and made two tackles (won one) during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Sporting KC.

Impact Montero had an impressive outing despite Seattle dropping points in a matchup of the Western Conference's two best teams. Montero now has three goals on the season and should continue to see playing time in Saturday's match against San Jose while Seattle has multiple players away at Gold Cup.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Takes three shots during loss Ruidiaz took three shots (two on target) and drew three fouls during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Sporting KC.

Impact Ruidiaz was unable to find the back of the net in a matchup of the Wester Conference's two best teams, though he still has an impressive 11 goals in 16 matches. Expect to see Ruidiaz back in the starting XI for Saturday's home match against San Jose.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting KC beats Sounders 3-1 to pull closer in West

Johnny Russell and Daniel Salloi scored in the first half, Cameron Duke added his first MLS goal in the second and Sporting Kansas City handed Seattle its first home loss of the se...

JULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Fredy Montero, Seattle Sounders - 51st minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 26, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz wins AT&T Goal of the Week for Week 14 ' MLSSoccer.com Was there ever any doubt? Week 14’s AT&T Goal of the Week has gone to Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz, who garnered a whopping 80.5% o...

JULY 25, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nouhou Tolo - Not facing Sporting KC Tolo (groin) is not in the squad for Sunday's game against Sporting KC.

Impact Tolo is now slated to miss his eighth straight contest, but he might be ready to return soon. His next chance to play will come July 31 at home against San Jose.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE