Lineups

MINvSEA Starting XI: Schmetzer maintains strong lineup, 4-4-2 formation from previous Match 2 win over the Loons

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Head Coach Brian Schmetzer reveals his lineup as the Seattle Sounders face Minnesota United in Round One, Match 3 of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs (1 p.m. PT; Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360AM) at Allianz Field. Here is the Starting XI:

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LINEUP NOTES:

  • Head Coach Brian Schmetzer makes zero changes to the lineup from Sounders FC's Round One, Match 2 win over Minnesota United.
  • After Minnesota won Game 1 of the series on October 27, Seattle evened the series at a game apiece with a 4-2 win over the Loons on November 3 at Lumen Field. Obed Vargas scored twice, with Jordan Morris and Danny Musovski also adding goals for the Rave Green.
  • With his goal on Monday, Morris is tied with Denis Bouanga for the most playoff goals among active players (10), while Stefan Frei (38) and Cristian Roldan (34) have the most playoff appearances among active players. Morris ranks fifth with 26 career postseason appearances.
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