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CAZvSEA Starting XI: Strong lineup as Sounders face CCC reigning champs 

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Head Coach Brian Schmetzer reveals his lineup for tonight's Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul (7:30 p.m. PT; Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, Apple TV+, FS1, UniMás, TUDN, TSN, Televisa, El Rey 1360AM) 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 two changes to the lineup, with Ryan Kent and Nouhou replacing Reed Baker-Whiting and Pedro de la Vega.
  • Tonight's match marks the third time that Seattle and Cruz Azul have faced off this year, having also met in 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup play for a two-leg, Round of 16 series that Cruz Azul won by an aggregate score of 4-1. The Liga MX side went on to win the tournament, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 5-0 in the final.
  • The Rave Green announced the signing of midfielder Snyder Brunell earlier this week. The newest Homegrown Player joined Seattle's academy in 2021 before signing with Tacoma Defiance ahead of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season.
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