Head Coach Brian Schmetzer reveals his lineup as the Seattle Sounders face Minnesota United in Round One, Match 1 of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs (6 p.m. PT; Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, Apple TV+, FS1, FOX Deportes, TSN/RDS, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360AM) at Allianz Field. Here is the Starting XI:
LINEUP NOTES:
- Head Coach Brian Schmetzer makes four changes to the lineup from Sounders FC's 2-1 regular season win over New York City FC, with Yeimar, Paul Rothrock, Cristian Roldan and Obed Vargas replacing Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, Pedro de la Vega, Danny Leyva and João Paulo.
- Jordan Morris leads all active MLS players in playoff goals with nine, while Stefan Frei (36) and Cristian Roldan (32) have the most playoff appearances of all active players. Morris ranks fifth with 24 career postseason appearances.
- Tonight's match marks the second postseason meeting between Seattle and Minnesota. Sounders FC defeated the Loons in a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory in the 2020 Western Conference Final on December 7, 2020 at Lumen Field.
- Seattle holds a commanding 12-3-2 all-time record over Minnesota in regular-season play, though the Midwestern side won both matchups against the Sounders this year.
