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CHIvSEA Starting XI: Xavier Arreaga returns as Sounders face Chicago Fire

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Head Coach Brian Schmetzer unveils his lineup for today's match against the Chicago Fire (5:08 p.m. PT; FOX 13+, Prime Video, 93.3 KJR FM, El Rey 1360AM) at Soldier Field. Here is the Delta Starting XI:

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LINEUP NOTES:

  • Sounders FC is deploying a 4-2-3-1 formation with four changes from Wednesday’s match at Nashville: Kelyn Rowe, Xavier Arreaga, Danny Leyva and Will Bruin replace Alex Roldan, Abdoulaye Cissoko, Jimmy Medranda and Fredy Montero.
  • Tonight marks Bruin’s 300th career MLS regular season appearance, the 14th active player to hit the milestone. He is one of three active MLS players (Kei Kamara, C.J. Sapong) to have 300 career appearances and 75 goals in regular season play.
  • Arreaga makes his first start since June 18 vs. LAFC after suffering a left hamstring strain. The Ecuadorian appeared as a substitute on Wednesday at Nashville.
  • Stefan Frei (Health & Safety Protocols), João Paulo (right ACL tear), Raúl Ruidíaz (right hamstring strain) and Obed Vargas (lower back stress fracture) are all out for tonight’s match.
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