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COLvSEA Starting XI: Obed Vargas and Jackson Ragen start as Sounders shift formations

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Head Coach Brian Schmetzer reveals his starting lineup for tonight's Western Conference clash with the Colorado Rapids (5:08 p.m. PT; FOX 13+, Prime Video, El Rey 1360AM, 93.3 KJR FM) at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Here is the Delta Starting XI:

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LINEUP NOTES:

  • Coach Schmetzer is deploying a 5-4-1 formation with two changes from Wednesday’s match at Houston: Obed Vargas and Jackson Ragen are replacing Nicolás Lodeiro and Alex Roldan.
  • Sounders FC captain Nicolás Lodeiro remained in Seattle this weekend following the birth of his child.
  • Ragen makes his first start since April 23 at San Jose. Ragen has made just one substitute appearance since then due to injury and Health & Safety protocols.
  • Alex Roldan is suspended for today’s match after being issued two yellow cards on Wednesday at Houston.
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