The Seattle Sounders are hosting FC Dallas on Saturday in their first of two meetings this season. Here is everything you need to know:
WHEN AND WHERE: Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. PT on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field (TICKETS).
WHERE TO WATCH: The match will be available to watch for FREE on Apple TV.
WHERE TO LISTEN: The match will air in English on 93.3 KJR FM and in Spanish on El Rey 1360AM.
2023 RECORDS AND STANDINGS: Sounders: 10-8-5 (35 points, 3rd West), Dallas: 8-9-5 (29 points, 7th West)
FORM GUIDE (most recent first, MLS matches only): Seattle: L-W-W-D-L, Dallas: L-L-W-L-L
PREVIOUS MEETING: The Sounders defeated FC Dallas 1-0 at Lumen Field in August 2022 behind a first half penalty kick goal from Nicolás Lodeiro.
BRUCE LEE MATCH: Saturday’s match is centered around the life and legacy of Bruce Lee while honoring the 50th Anniversary of Enter the Dragon. Prior to the match, there will be a wide variety of themed activities, live music and food trucks available, along with an on-field pregame ceremony honoring the Seattle icon who inspired the club’s Community Kit.
ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENTS: The Sounders welcome back forward Jordan Morris and midfielder Cristian Roldan after the two were away with the U.S. Men's National Team competing in the Concacaf Gold Cup. With the United States’ semifinal loss on Wednesday night to Panama, the veteran players will now be available for selection for this weekend's match against FC Dallas.
ASSISTS GALORE: Léo Chú and Nicolás Lodeiro have each tallied eight assists so far this season for the Rave Green. Not only do they lead the team in assists, they’re also tied for sixth across all MLS players.
REGROUP AT HOME: Following the road loss against San Jose on Wednesday, the team is looking to regain momentum this Saturday against FC Dallas. The Rave Green dropped to the No. 3 spot in Western Conference standings, behind LAFC and St. Louis CITY SC.
The Bruce Lee Match
Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Seattle icon Bruce Lee at Saturday's home match against FC Dallas. Come enjoy themed food trucks, music, and an exciting on-field pregame ceremony honoring Lee.
SEATTLE DOMINANCE: The Sounders are unbeaten in their last 16 home matches against FC Dallas (including playoffs). 2011 was the last time FC Dallas picked up a win over the Sounders in Seattle.
SEARCHING FOR A WIN: FC Dallas heads into the weekend having lost six of its last eight games. The Texas squad most recently suffered back-to-back losses against D.C. United and on the road against the Colorado Rapids.Â
ON FIRE FERREIRA: While representing the USMNT at the Gold Cup, FC Dallas forward Jesús Ferreira tallied two hat tricks in the team’s 6-0 wins against Saint Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago, as well as the lone goal in the team’s semifinal loss to Panama. He’s also notched 10 goals for FC Dallas during MLS regular season play.
