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The Seattle Sounders drew 1-1 with the Colorado Rapids at home, with Raúl Ruidíaz scoring a penalty and Andrew Thomas making crucial saves, including one from a penalty. The Sounders struggled with composure and decision-making, leading to a red card for Josh Atencio and missed opportunities. With key players missing, others have had to step up, and the team needs to adapt to opponents crowding the middle of the field.
Seattle Sounders faced a challenge replacing injured player Albert Rusnák in their regular-season opener, leading coach Brian Schmetzer to make tactical adjustments, including bringing in Raúl Ruidíaz and shifting to a 4-4-2 formation. Despite a 2-1 loss to LAFC, Ruidíaz performed reasonably well in his new role, while the team coped with other injuries and absences. Schmetzer expressed frustration with the result but was generally satisfied with the team's adherence to their playing principles, acknowledging that there are still issues to work through early in the season.
The Seattle Sounders drew 3-3 with Charlotte FC in a match that saw them give up the lead three times due to mental lapses. However, the Sounders' offense showed promise with Raúl Ruidíaz scoring twice and Cristian Roldan scoring once. Despite recent poor form, the Sounders are still in a good position in the Western Conference with other teams struggling. The team now has a much-needed 10-day break to reset and assess their health before their next game.
The Seattle Sounders will face off against Charlotte FC on Saturday with potentially fully fit Raúl Ruidíaz and Cristian Roldan in the starting lineup. Stefan Frei has nine shutouts, putting him on pace to break Tony Meola's 23-year-old record for most in a season. The Sounders have only managed to stay near the top of the Western Conference standings due to a defense that is among the best in the league. Despite Charlotte FC being in only their second season, this is already the second meeting between these teams.
Jordan Morris ended his eight-match scoring drought by putting away a Léo Chú cross, but came off the field almost immediately with an apparent groin injury. The Seattle Sounders will be looking to start a three-game homestand by snapping a two-game losing streak against the New York Red Bulls. Raúl Ruidíaz will be available off the bench for the first time since April 15. The Red Bulls seem to have righted the ship since Troy Lesense took over as head coach from Gerard Stuber three games ago, going 2-0-1.
Seattle Sounders' forward Raúl Ruidíaz will be available off the bench for Saturday's match against the New York Red Bulls after missing the past six league games due to a hamstring injury. This is the third time this year that Ruidíaz has been sidelined due to a hamstring injury. The Sounders are proceeding with caution and have a season-long plan to keep him healthy, which includes limiting his minutes and ensuring his training plan is appropriate. Despite the injuries, Ruidíaz has remained productive, with two goals in 248 minutes this year and 15 goals in about 2,100 minutes across all competitions since the start of last season.
The Seattle Sounders defeated St. Louis City SC 3-0 in a physical match on Saturday night, with Josh Atencio scoring his first MLS goal and Raúl Ruidíaz adding another goal. The win moves the Sounders into first place in the West with 16 points and a +12 goal difference through 7 games. Atencio was named man of the match for his dynamic performance in breaking St. Louis' press and scoring a goal. The Sounders have now won three straight MLS games for the first time since October 2021.
The Seattle Sounders will face off against LAFC in a highly anticipated match on Saturday. The Sounders have had a full week of rest while LAFC will be playing their fourth match in 10 days. Raúl Ruidíaz is expected to get his first start of the season for the Sounders, while LAFC will be missing at least one starter in Ryan Hollingshead. The game will be available to stream for free and Sounders radio will be available as an alternate feed.