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LEOvSEA Starting XI: Sounders shift formation for away leg against Club León in Champions League

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Head Coach Brian Schmetzer unveils his starting lineup for tonight's decisive Leg Two meeting with Club León (5:38 p.m. PT; FS1, TUDN, 1090 KJR AM, El Rey 1360AM) in the Concacaf Champions League Quarterfinals. Here is the Delta Starting XI:

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LINEUP NOTES:

  • Schmetzer sets his team in the 5-4-1 formation utilized throughout the majority of the 2021 season, with Jackson Ragen coming in for the injured Yeimar and Kelyn Rowe replacing Obed Vargas.
  • Forward Fredy Montero is set to make his 200th appearance for the Sounders across all competitions.
  • Raúl Ruidíaz (R hamstring strain), Jimmy Medranda (L hamstring strain), Yeimar (R high ankle sprain) and Andrew Thomas (R calf strain) are all out for tonight’s match due to injury, while Nicolás Lodeiro is not with the team in Mexico due to Health & Safety Protocols.
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