The Seattle Sounders visit Sporting KC later today in a bit of uneven form. Although they’ve gone 4-1-4 in their past nine across all competitions, it would be a stretch to suggest they’re actually playing good soccer. Still, that’s quite a bit better than Sporting KC’s form, as they’ve now gone winless in 10 and are on a seven-game losing streak.
Here’s what you need to know:
Kit matchup
Injury news
Sporting Kansas City
Danny Flores - Concussion Protocol (Out)
Logan Ndenbe - Knee (Out)
Remi Walter - Knee (Out)
Dany Rosero - Hip (Questionable)
Erik Thommy - Hamstring (Questionable)
Seattle Sounders FC
Jonathan Bell - Hamstring (Out)
Stuart Hawkins - Not Due to Injury (Out)
Nathan - Quad (Out)
Nouhou - Not Due to Injury (Out)
Pedro de la Vega - Hamstring (Questionable)
Braudilio Rodrigues - Hamstring (Questionable)
Léo Chú returns, but Pedro de la Vega still ‘day-to-day’
The Sounders are being cautious with their Young Designated Player.
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Opposition research
Three questions with No Other Pod about Sporting KC
Will this be the last meeting of Vermes v. Schmetzer? Answering three other questions for No Other Pod is Jimmy Mack.
Dave Clark
Sounder Strategy: Sporting is sinking
Seattle have no excuses against flailing SKC.
Andrew Pearson
Other news
Players take a turn devising end-of-game tactics
Sounders are trying out different methods to help players make better decisions.
Jeremiah Oshan
Washington, Seattle among top producers of MLS talent
The MLS database includes 15 players born in Washington and six from Seattle.
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João Paulo knows he’s not been at his best, vows to improve
Midfielder has been somewhat limited due to injury.
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Sounders continue to explore building stadium at Longacres
Lease at Lumen Field expires after 2032 season.
Jeremiah Oshan
Sounders could host Club World Cup matches
In exclusive interview with Sounder at Heart, Adrian Hanauer casts doubt on reports of guaranteed $50 million payout.
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Sounders recharged after four-day weekend
Obed Vargas says Sounders are still in “catchup mode” despite recently improved play.
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Adrian Hanauer discusses Sounders’ off-field struggles and his budgetary philosophy
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