MAY 17, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
SEATTLE 16-9-9 · 4TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
16-9-9 · 4TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Next Match vs LA Galaxy (A) · Sun 3:00AM
SEA +284 TOTAL 2.5
GOAL: Xavier Arreaga, Seattle Sounders - 57th minute | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
Seattle Sounders' Cristian Roldan goal vs. San Jose | Enhanced Highlight | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
MAY 16, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Nicolas Lodeiro - Not facing LAFC Lodeiro (knee) is not in the squad for Sunday's game against LAFC.
Impact The Sounders are taking a cautious approach with Lodeiro and are not expected to risk him until he's completely healthy. His next chance to play will come next Sunday against Atlanta United.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jimmy Medranda - Makes bench Sunday Medranda (hamstring) is on the bench for Sunday's game against LAFC.
Impact Medranda has been struggling with injuries this season, though that has been an issue that has plagued him throughout his career. He'll wait for his chance off the bench in this one.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Target on their back? Seattle expect LAFC's best as rivalry renews | MLSSoccer.com Coming off a midweek 1-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes, one where he deposited a left-footed volley for the game's only goal, Seattle So...
MAY 16, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Sounders GK Stefan Frei out 4-6 weeks with knee injury
The Seattle Sounders will be without starting goalkeeper Stefan Frei for at least a month due to a knee injury suffered in a victory over San JoseMAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matt Pentz: Sounders midfielder Jordy Delem suffered an ACL... - The Athletic Sounders midfielder Jordy Delem suffered an ACL injury that will require surgery, coach Brian Schmetzer confirms, an injury sustained agains...
MAY 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei gives positive injury update | MLSSoccer.com Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei awaits a to-be-determined spell on the sidelines getting injured midweek, but he shared on Twitter t...
MAY 14, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Stefan Frei leaves game with injury, replaced by Alex Roldan | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
MAY 14, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Nouhou Tolo - Makes fifth straight start Tolo put in four crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, and made five clearances during Wednesday's 1-0 win over San Jose.
Impact Tolo has started all five matches this season as Seattle have raced off to an undefeated start. He's played in a back three and filled in for Brad Smith at left-back on Wednesday. Tolo's got a lot of minutes to begin the season and could see a short rest as soon as Sunday's match against Los Angeles FC.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ethan Dobbelaere - Makes rare start Dobbelaere put in one cross (inaccurate) and made one tackle (won one) during Wednesday's 1-0 win over San Jose.
Impact Dobbelaere made a total of two appearances last season (one start), while he's already appeared in three matches this season, Wednesday being his first start. He'll likely to continue to be one of the first attackers off the bench and should continue to be a fringe player while Jordan Morris (knee) and Nicolas Lodeiro (knee) are sidelined. He'll likely be on the bench against Los Angeles FC on Sunday.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will Bruin - Left on bench against San Jose Bruin was an unused substitute during Wednesday's 1-0 win over San Jose.
Impact Bruin had started the first four matches of the season but was left on the bench against San Jose likely due to Seattle coming off three days of rest. Ethan Dobbelaere made a rare start on the right wing against San Jose and will likely slide back to the bench on Sunday against Los Angeles FC, with Bruin coming back into the starting XI.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Immense defensively during win Yeimar Gomez made nine clearances, one block and two interceptions during Wednesday's 1-0 win over San Jose.
Impact Yeimar Gomez started his third straight match at center-back, which Seattle have kept a clean sheet in two of the three. He's made at least seven clearances and two interception in all three starts and should be a good source of defensive stats heading into Sunday's match against Los Angeles FC.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Shaun Smith - Comes off bench during win Smith played the final seven minutes of Wednesday's 1-0 win over San Jose.
Impact Smith had been very successful to in the first four matches of the season, scoring two goals and providing one assist. Seattle were coming off three days rest, which is the likely reason for Smith earning some respite. Expect to see him back in the lineup Sunday against Los Angeles FC, which should move Nouhou Tolo back to center-back.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Leyva - Creates five chances during win Leyva took one shot (off target), created five scoring chances, and put in four crosses (three accurate) during Wednesday's 1-0 win over San Jose.
Impact Leyva made his first start of the season and created a match-high in scoring chances despite only playing 60 minutes. Seattle were coming off three days rest, which is the likely reason Leyva came into the starting XI after being a sub in the past two matches. He played well and will be an option heading into Sunday's match against Los Angeles FC.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Roldan - Steps up as goalkeeper Roldan put in two crosses (one accurate), made four clearances and one tackle (won one) during Wednesday's 1-0 win over San Jose.
Impact Roldan was forced to play goalkeeper for the final 10 minutes after Stefan Frei came off with a knee injury and Seattle were out of subs. He did well to make multiple saves and keep the clean sheet for Seattle despite the unexpected role. Expect Roldan to come back into the side against Los Angeles FC on Sunday at wing-back following his goalkeeping heroics.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kelyn Rowe - Takes three shots during win Rowe took three shots (none on target), created two scoring chances, and made three tackles (won two) during Wednesday's 1-0 win over San Jose.
Impact Rowe started his third straight match as he's grown into his role with Seattle following his offseason transfer. Due to the amount of injuries Seattle are dealing with, Rowe should continue to see starting minutes during Sunday's match against Los Angeles FC. The return of Nicolas Lodeiro (knee) from injury could affect that playing time, so that will be worth keeping an eye on.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raul Ruidiaz - Takes seven shots during win Ruidiaz took seven shots (none on target) and received a yellow card during Wednesday's 1-0 win over San Jose.
Impact Ruidiaz took seven shots for the third time this season but he failed to find the goal with any of those efforts. He's now taken at least four shots in all five of his appearances as he continues to be the best attacker on the league's top team, making him a consistent fantasy consideration heading into Sunday's match against Los Angeles FC.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cristian Roldan - Scores winner against San Jose Roldan scored a goal, took two shots (one on target), created three scoring chances, and made four tackles (won two) during Wednesday's 1-0 win over San Jose.
Impact Roldan scored the match winner in the 18th minute after he picked up a rebound from a corner kick and volleyed the ball into the upper right hand corner. Roldan has enjoyed a great start to the season as he's played a pivotal role in Seattle's midfield. Seattle have dealt with a number of major injuries, and Roldan has been a main reason they haven't lost in their first five matches. Expect him back in the lineup for Sunday's match against Los Angeles FC.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles FC take the field
The Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles FC take the fieldMAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stefan Frei - Out at least two months Frei (knee) could miss as few as two months after downplaying his injury on Twitter. "Lucky to have had the impact dispersed. A few tears, but nothing important."
Impact Frei was initially suspected to have suffered a season-ending knee injury against San Jose, but the player himself suggested he'll work to be back sooner. Whether or not that proves to be the case will be determined in the coming months, and either Stefan Cleveland or Spencer Richey will start in goal until Frei returns.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jordy Delem - Hurts knee in win Delem suffered an apparent knee injury nine minutes into Wednesday's 1-0 win over San Jose, according to Jayda Evans of The Seattle Times.
Impact Delem was making his first start of the season but ended the night walking around on crutches on the sidelines. Shane O'Neill will probably return to the lineup with Delem out for Sunday's visit from LAFC.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan Frei - Suffers knee injury in win Frei picked up a knee injury during stoppage time of Wednesday's 1-0 win over San Jose, according to Jayda Evans of The Seattle Times.
Impact Frei was in the midst of a five-save shutout before leaving early into a tight match. With all subs already used, right-back Alex Roldan went into goal and made three saves to preserve the win. It's more likely that either Stefan Cleveland or Spencer Richey will start in Saturday's match against LAFC if Frei is seriously hurt.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Seattle Sounders FC
MAY 13, 2021 • YOUTUBE
