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ATLvSEA Starting XI: Will Bruin gets the start at forward

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Head Coach Brian Schmetzer names his lineup for today's road match against Eastern Conference opponent Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here is the Delta Starting XI:

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LINEUP NOTES:

  • Coach Schmetzer is deploying a 4-2-3-1 formation with one personnel change to Tuesday’s lineup vs. FC Dallas: Will Bruin replaces Fredy Montero. Additionally, Léo Chú is starting on the left wing and Jordan Morris on the right wing today.
  • Raúl Ruidíaz is on the bench this evening for the second consecutive match after returning from a hamstring injury. The Peruvian returned to action on Tuesday with a substitute appearance against FC Dallas.
  • This marks Sounders FC’s first matchup with Atlanta since former player and Assistant Coach Gonzalo Pineda took over as Head Coach of the Eastern Conference side in August of 2021.
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