SEAvSKC Starting XI: Reed Baker-Whiting makes first start of MLS season

Head Coach Brian Schmetzer names his lineup for today's match against Sporting Kansas City (1:30 p.m. PT; Watch free on Apple TV | TICKETS) at Lumen Field. Here is the Delta Starting XI:

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LINEUP NOTES: 

• Sounders FC Homegrown Player Reed Baker-Whiting makes his first MLS regular season start of the 2023 season at right back, with Alex Roldan sliding over to the left side. 
• Coach Schmetzer utilizes the same front four of Léo Chú, Héber, Nicolás Lodeiro and Jordan Morris for the second consecutive match. 
• Obed Vargas starts alongside Albert Rusnák at the base of midfield in place of João Paulo, who misses the match due to yellow card accumulation. 
• Tacoma Defiance outside back Cody Baker is available for selection as a substitute after signing a short-term agreement.