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Bradley Shaun Smith - Assists off bench Smith provided one assist during a six minute cameo in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Houston.

Impact Smith had next to no time to make a difference and hold onto the lead, and he did more than that, setting up an insurance goal late in stoppage time. The defender looked strong off the bench, and ended the match with his third assist of the year. Smith should be back in the starting XI Sunday, against Minneosta.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Roldan - Assists vs. Houston Roldan provided one assist on three chances created during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Houston.

Impact Roldan grabbed his third assist of the season during yet another strong performance to continue his run of good form. The midfielder started the season off extremely well before falling off slightly, but he seems to be back at his best. Roldan will look to keep this going Sunday, against Minnesota United.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kelyn Rowe - Opens season account Rowe scored once on four shots (two on goal) during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Houston.

Impact Rowe scored his first of the campaign Wednesday, capping off what was a strong performance throughout. The midfielder tested the Houston net from start-to-finish and got his just reward. Rowe will hope to stay in the goals Sunday, away to Minnesota.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Breaks double digits for goals Ruidiaz scored once on five shots (one on goal) during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Houston.

Impact Ruidiaz moved to 10 goals on the season with yet another single goal performance, this time against Houston. He has been phenomenal of late and is an excellent option against any opponent. Next up is a Sunday trip away to Minnesota United.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Arreaga - Returns to squad Arreaga played a full 90 in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Houston, his return to the squad following Copa America.

Impact Arreaga missed four matches while on international duty with Ecuador for Copa America, but he's back and ready to go. He's a nice boost to the side while a couple other players head out for the Gold Cup. When healthy, he's been a regular on the back line for the Sounders with seven starts to his name.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle sets record with season-opening 13-game unbeaten run

Kelyn Rowe and Raúl Ruidíaz scored and the Seattle Sounders ran their season-opening undefeated streak to an MLS-record 13 games, beating the Houston Dynamo 2-0 on Wednesday night

JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Raul Ruidiaz, Seattle Sounders - 94th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Recap: Seattle Sounders FC X, Houston Dynamo FC X ' MLSSoccer.com Seattle Sounders FC set a new MLS record for most consecutive game unbeaten to start a season with a 1-0 win over Houston Dynamo FC at Lumen...

JULY 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Kelyn Rowe, Seattle Sounders - 63rd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Joao Paulo - Fails to produce typical numbers Joao Paulo took one shot, made two blocks and two clearances during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Colorado.

Impact Joao Paulo failed to produce his typically high amount of crosses as Seattle as a team produced only three crosses and zero corner kicks. This is typically where Joao Paulo offers most of his value, which is the reason for his poor final score. He'll look to bounce back during Wednesday's match against Houston.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Shaun Smith - Takes two shots during draw Smith took two shots (none on goal), created two scoring chances and made two tackles (won two) during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Colorado.

Impact Smith led Seattle in shots Sunday and also added three crosses and two clearances to round out a stat-filled performance. He's been a mainstay at left wing-back and is expected back in the lineup for Wednesday's match against Houston.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Ruidiaz - Quiet during draw against Colorado Ruidiaz took one shot and created two scoring chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Colorado.

Impact Ruidiaz put an early shot off the post but was otherwise unable to find much space through the Colorado backline. He has still scored nine goals this season to lead Seattle and will likely come back into the lineup against Houston on Wednesday.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Cleveland - Concedes once during draw Cleveland conceded one goal and made two saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Colorado.

Impact Cleveland wasn't tested a whole lot but was able to come make a quality near-post save late in the second half. With no timetable for Stefan Frei's return from injury, Cleveland looks set to continue in net. His next chance to start will come Wednesday against Houston.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris - Begins rehabbing on grass Morris (knee) stepped up his injury recovery to light training on grass this week.

Impact Morris posted a video of his doing light dribbling and juggling on his personal social media, which is a good sign his rehab is going to plan. He suffered the injury in late February and is unlikely to return to until the fall at the earliest.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Roldan - Set for international duty Roldan will play in Wednesday's match against Houston and then head out on international duty for El Salvador for the Gold Cup.

Impact Unlike a lot of players, Roldan is staying an extra few days to help Seattle. He's started every match this season, all of them on the right flank where he recently scored. The Sounders could have trouble finding a replacement on the wing, though Kellyn Rowe and Danny Leyva are most likely to see more time.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Roldan - Away on international duty Roldan is set to join the U.S. on international duty for the upcoming Gold Cup.

Impact Roldan has gone a full 90 in every match for Seattle this season, so his presence will undoubtedly be missed. Seattle hope to have Will Bruin back for their next match, but guys like Kelyn Rowe and Danny Leyva are also expected to enter into the starting XI for the next few matches.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Houston takes on Seattle after 4 straight ties

Houston plays Seattle after playing to a draw in four consecutive games

JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sounders match MLS record for unbeaten start, tying Rapids

Alex Roldan scored his first MLS goal and the Seattle Sounders matched the league record for games without a loss to open a season at 12, tying the Colorado Rapids 1-1 on Sunday ni...

JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HIGHLIGHTS: Colorado Rapids vs. Seattle Sounders FC ' July 04, 2021 ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Recap: Colorado Rapids 1, Seattle Sounders 1 ' MLSSoccer.com Alex Roldan scored his first MLS goal but Michael Barrios equalized in the second half and the Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders split th...

JULY 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Will Bruin - Late scratch with meniscus injury Bruin was a late scratch for Sunday's game due to a torn meniscus.

Impact The forward has been a regular starter for Seattle this season and had taken three total shots in each of her last two appearances, but there aren't many details to determine the injury he suffered prior to this game aside from the fact that it's a torn meniscus. Those injuries are quite complicated and he's quite unlikely to recover in time for the midweek match against Houston.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE