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SEAvCOL Starting XI: João Paulo returns, Héber makes debut 

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Head Coach Brian Schmetzer names his lineup for today's home opener against the Colorado Rapids (5:00 p.m. PT; FS1, Watch Free On Apple TV App, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360AM | TICKETS) on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field. Here is the Delta Starting XI:

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LINEUP NOTES:

  • Midfielder João Paulo earns his first start since suffering an ACL injury against Pumas UNAM on May 4, 2022 in Leg Two of the Concacaf Champions League Final.
  • New acquisition Héber makes his full debut as a Seattle Sounder after joining the club from New York City FC in the offseason.
  • This marks the second competitive match for Seattle in 2023, with the club becoming the first-ever MLS team to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup earlier this month. Sounders FC fell to Egypt’s Al Ahly SC 1-0 on February 4 in Tangier, Morocco. European champion Real Madrid went on win the competition with a 5-3 result over Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in the Final.
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