2021

SEAvMIN Starting XI: Head Coach Brian Schmetzer unveils new formation for 2021 MLS home opener against Minnesota United FC

Will Bruin SEAvMIN Delta XI Cover

Seattle Sounders FC is taking on Minnesota United FC (6:30 p.m. PT; FS1; 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM) at Lumen Field in the club’s 2021 MLS home opener on Friday night. Here is your Delta Starting XI:

SEAvMIN Starting XI: Head Coach Brian Schmetzer unveils new formation for 2021 MLS home opener against Minnesota United FC -

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  • Head Coach Brian Schmetzer lines his side up in a new 3-5-2 formation, deploying Raúl Ruidíaz and Will Bruin up top.
  • Homegrown midfielder Josh Atencio, 19, makes his first MLS start for Sounders FC.
  • Center back Shane O’Neill makes his 100th appearance across all MLS competitions.
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