Cody Baker and Snyder Brunell are making their first starts of 2025 for the Seattle Sounders.
The Sounders are in fourth place in the Western Conference with 41 points, while Sporting KC is in 13th place with 24 points.
Sporting KC is missing key playmakers due to injuries, including Joaquin Fernandez, Manu Garcia, and Erik Thommy.
Seattle's Yeimar is set to hit 200 all-competition appearances with his next appearance.
Sporting KC has allowed a league-high 52.2 expected goals against (xGA) over the season, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.
The Sounders have generated 15.1 expected goals (xG) in their last eight league games, converting them into 18 goals.
The Seattle Sounders are aiming to continue their strong season against a struggling Sporting Kansas City side. With a heavily rotated lineup, the Sounders will look to exploit Sporting KC's defensive weaknesses and capitalize on their opponent's injury problems.
Seattle Sounders:
Head Coach Brian Schmetzer has made eight changes to the lineup, giving opportunities to players like Cody Baker and Snyder Brunell. Stefan Frei returns in goal.
Sporting Kansas City:
Sporting KC is missing several key players due to injury, including Joaquin Fernandez, Manu Garcia, and Erik Thommy. This puts additional pressure on players like Dejan Joveljic and Jake Davis to perform.
Seattle Sounders:
OUT: Paul Arriola (Knee), Stuart Hawkins (Quad), Ryan Kent (Hamstring), Jordan Morris (Shoulder), João Paulo (Knee), Albert Rusnák (Hamstring)
Questionable: Joran Gerbet (Thigh)
Sporting Kansas City:
OUT: Joaquin Fernandez (Hamstring), Manu Garcia (Quad), Jack Kortkamp (Head), Alan Montes (Expecting Child), Memo Rodriguez (Expecting Child), Erik Thommy (Hip)
Sporting KC has struggled defensively, particularly in transition. The Sounders should focus on quick, forward-moving attacks to exploit these vulnerabilities. Danny Musovski, potentially motivated after a previous red card, could be a key player in this strategy. Sporting KC’s Dejan Joveljic remains a key threat, having scored more goals than the team’s next three leading scorers combined. Jake Davis will likely take on a larger playmaking role in the absence of Garcia and Thommy.
Q: What time is the match between Seattle Sounders and Sporting KC?
The match is set for 6:15 p.m. PT.
Q: Where can I watch the game?
The game will be broadcast on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV&ref=yanuki.com, FS1&ref=yanuki.com, and FOX Deportes&ref=yanuki.com. Local radio coverage is available on 93.3 KJR FM and El Rey 1360AM.
Q: What is Sporting KC's current form?
Sporting KC is currently on a five-game winless run, conceding multiple goals in four of those games.
The Seattle Sounders have a good opportunity to secure a win against a weakened Sporting KC side.
Keep an eye on Cody Baker and Snyder Brunell as they make their first starts of the season.
Sporting KC's defensive vulnerabilities and key injuries could be decisive factors in the match.
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