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SEAvHOU Starting XI: Strong lineup as Sounders kickoff postseason competition

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Head Coach Brian Schmetzer reveals his lineup for tonight's Round One match against the Houston Dynamo (6 p.m. PT; Watch on FREE on Apple TV, FS1, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360AM, SiriusXM FC 157) on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field. Here is the Delta Starting XI:

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LINEUP NOTES:

  • Head Coach Brian Schmetzer makes one change from the Sounders' 1-1 draw against the Portand Timbers with João Paulo replacing Obed Vargas.
  • Vargas will not be available tonight after recieving a red card in the team's Oct. 19 Decision Day match.
  • Sounders FC defender Jackson Ragen was named a finalist for the 2024 MLS Defender of the Year alongside Inter Miami's Jordi Alba and Columbus Crew's Steven Moreira.
  • Seattle has played Houston four times in postseason action, compiling a 3-1-0 record against the Texas side.
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