Head Coach Brian Schmetzer names his lineup for tonight's match against the Houston Dynamo (7:30 p.m. PT; MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, 93.3 KJR FM, El Rey 1360AM | TICKETS) on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field. Here is the Delta Starting XI:
LINEUP NOTES:
- Striker Raúl Ruidíaz returns to the lineup after missing last week's scoreless draw against Orlando City SC due to a personal matter. Fellow forwards Héber and Fredy Montero are available as substitutes.
- For the third straight match, Schmetzer utilizes a three-man central midfield of Obed Vargas, João Paulo and Albert Rusnák. Club captain Nicolás Lodeiro lines up on the right wing.
- Center back AB Cissoko gets his first MLS start of the year in place of Jackson Ragen, who misses the match due to yellow card accumulation.
- Tacoma Defiance defender Hal Uderitz is available on the bench via a Short-Term Agreement.