Lineups

SEAvLAFC Starting XI: Cristian Roldan wears the captain's armband, Georgi Minoungou available on the bench

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Head Coach Brian Schmetzer reveals his lineup for the club's U.S. Open Cup Semifinal match against LAFC at Starfire Stadium (7:30 p.m. PT; Watch FREE on Apple TV, 950 KJR AM). Here is the Delta Starting XI:

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LINEUP NOTES:

  • Head Coach Brian Schmetzer makes one change from the lineup that defeated Minnesota United 3-2 in MLS competition. Andrew Thomas replaces Stefan Frei in the goal.
  • This is the fourth time the two teams will face each other this year across all competitions. LAFC defeated Seattle in the last three occasions.
  • The Sounders today announced that it has signed Tacoma Defiance midfielder Georgi Minoungou to a First Team contract through the end of the 2028 season, with a team option for 2029.
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