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LAFCvSEA Starting XI: Head Coach Brian Schmetzer unveils lineup for final meeting with LAFC

Head Coach Brian Schmetzer has named his lineup that will take on LAFC (7:30 p.m. PT; ESPN, ESPN Deportes, 1090 KJR AM, El Rey 1360AM) tonight at Banc of California Stadium. Here is the Delta Starting XI:

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FORMATION: 5-4-1

GK: Stefan Frei (24) – captain

RWB: Alex Roldan (16)

RCB: Yeimar Gómez Andrade (28)

CB: Xavier Arreaga (3)

LCB: Nouhou (5)

LWB: Brad Smith (11)

MF: Josh Atencio (84)

MF: Kelyn Rowe (22)

MF: Cristian Roldan (7)

MF: Fredy Montero (12)

FW: Will Bruin (17)

Substitutes: Stefan Cleveland (30), Spencer Richey (18), AB Cissoko (92), Shane O’Neill (27), Danny Leyva (75), Ethan Dobbelaere (45), Nico Benezet (20), Nicolás Lodeiro (10), Léo Chú (23)

Lineup Notes:

  • Wingback Brad Smith returns to the lineup after recovering from injury (R AC joint sprain), with Jimmy Medranda moving to the bench.
  • Nicolás Lodeiro makes the bench for tonight's match, marking his first inclusion on the matchday roster since September 11 after undergoing knee surgery on September 20.
  • Josh Atencio replaces João Paulo in the starting group as the Brazilian midfielder serves a one-game suspension for yellow card accumulation.
  • Fredy Montero comes in for Nicolas Benezet at attacking midfield, while Nouhou will slot into center back for Shane O'Neill.
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