Everything you need to know ahead of Sounders-Galaxy
The Seattle Sounders will be attempting to build their first winning streak of the season when they host the LA Galaxy at 3:45 PM. The Sounders are coming off a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Union, while the Galaxy lost 2-0 on the road against Austin FC on Saturday.
Here’s everything you need to know to get all caught up:
Opposition research
Sounder Strategy: Galaxy fall back to earth
The Sounders stopped their skid, but are desperate for more.
Injury news
Seattle
OUT: Pedro de la Vega - Hamstring; Nathan - Quad; Braudilio Rodrigues - Hamstring; Alex Roldan - Suspension
QUESTIONABLE: Reed Baker-Whiting - Hamstring; Danny Musovski - Hip (Questionable)
Galaxy
OUT: Dejan Joveljić - Thigh; Riqui Puig – Not Due to Injury
Nathan out 6-8 weeks with hamstring injury
Jon Bell will likely take Nathan’s spot on the depth chart.
Reed Baker-Whiting will be available vs. Galaxy
Baker-Whiting has been dealing with hamstring injuries for about six months.
Other news
Was hard-fought win exactly what Sounders needed?
Sounders insist that recovering from two-goal blitz was better than cruising to victory.
Summer window shopping
Craig Waibel’s scouting in Europe, so we’re speculating about the summer’s possibilities.
Obed Vargas ready to keep climbing
Fresh off his first professional goal, Vargas knows he’s still got a long ways to go.
MLS ‘Roster Profiles’ are positive step toward transparency
We can now see much more insight into how each team is using their roster.