The Seattle Sounders will be trying to extend their season-long win streak to four games in MLS play and five games overall when they face Austin FC tonight. The Sounders are coming off a 2-1 win over Sacramento Republic on Tuesday to qualify for the U.S. Open Cup semifinals, while Austin FC will be on full rest after scoring an impressive win over New York City FC last Saturday. As a reminder, tonight’s game is free on Apple’s MLS Season Pass.
Here’s what you need to know:
Injury News
Austin
None
Seattle
OUT: Braudilio Rodrigues (hamstring); Josh Atencio (international duty)
QUESTIONABLE: Raúl Ruidíaz (leg)
Pedro de la Vega ‘in consideration’ to start vs. Austin
Léo Chú will travel with Sounders for weekend six-pointer.
Jeremiah Oshan
Kit matchup
Standings
Opposition research
Sounder Strategy: Summer in Austin
Can the Sounders take another step forward by beating an opponent in playoff position?
Andrew Pearson
Three questions with Verde All Day, an Austin FC blog
Austin has hit a rough patch after a strong start.
Dave Clark
Others news
April players-only meeting preceded Sounders’ turnaround
Meeting came after 2-0 loss to Whitecaps left Sounders with worst-ever start.
Jeremiah Oshan
Stuart Hawkins named to U20 Concacaf Championship roster
17-year-old centerback continues to advance through US youth national team system.
Jeremiah Oshan
Raúl Ruidíaz reportedly ‘doing his part’ to return to Universitario
It seems extremely unlikely — but not impossible — that the financials will work, though.
Jeremiah Oshan
Sounders reportedly pursuing Croatian winger
Dario Špikić is a winger with Dinamo Zagreb.
Jeremiah Oshan
