Everything you need to know ahead of Sounders-Whitecaps
The Sounders host the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday at 7:30 PM. The Whitecaps are off to a 4-2-1, while the Sounders are just 1-3-3. Here’s what you need to know about the game:
Injury news
Seattle Sounders FC
Reed Baker-Whiting - Hamstring (Out)
Pedro de la Vega - Hamstring (Out)
Braudilio Rodrigues - Hamstring (Out)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Luís Martins - Hamstring (Questionable)
Fafà Picault - Back (Out)
Pedro de la Vega suffers another injury
Sounders had been hoping that de la Vega could return as early as this week.
Pedro de la Vega could feature as soon as this week
Sounders midfielder is apparently on track to return within the 6-8-week window that was originally set.
Opposition research
Three questions with Soccer Talk Vancouver
Previewing a team that’s playing as more than the sum of its parts.
Other news
Stefan Frei isn’t interested in making excuses
“We don’t have the luxury of sitting here and saying ‘this stuff isn’t going to count until we have a full squad.’”
Sounders will host Louisville City in U.S. Open Cup
Sounders would also be in position to host Round of 16 match if they advance.
Sounders hire former Inter Miami academy director to aid player development
Craig Dalrymple will be head of professional player development.