2021

SEAvMIN Starting XI: Head Coach Brian Schmetzer unveils new formation for 2021 MLS home opener against Minnesota United FC

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SoundersFC.com Staff

Seattle Sounders FC is taking on Minnesota United FC (6:30 p.m. PT; FS1; 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM) at Lumen Field in the club’s 2021 MLS home opener on Friday night. Here is your Delta Starting XI:

SEAvMIN Starting XI: Head Coach Brian Schmetzer unveils new formation for 2021 MLS home opener against Minnesota United FC -

NOTES:


  • Head Coach Brian Schmetzer lines his side up in a new 3-5-2 formation, deploying Raúl Ruidíaz and Will Bruin up top.
  • Homegrown midfielder Josh Atencio, 19, makes his first MLS start for Sounders FC.
  • Center back Shane O’Neill makes his 100th appearance across all MLS competitions.
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