Bolstered by key players returning from international duty, Head Coach Brian Schmetzer rolls out a strong lineup for tonight's away match against the Houston Dynamo (5:30 p.m. PT; FOX 13+, Prime Video, SoundersFC.com, El Rey 1360AM) at PNC Stadium. Here is the Delta Starting XI:.
FORMATION: 5-4-1
GK: Stefan Frei (24) – captain
RWB: Kelyn Rowe (22)
RCB: Shane O’Neill (27)
CB: Xavier Arreaga (3)
LCB: AB Cissoko (92)
LWB: Jimmy Medranda (94)
MF: João Paulo (6)
MF: Josh Atencio (84)
MF: Cristian Roldan (7)
MF: Fredy Montero (12)
FW: Will Bruin (17)
Substitutes: Stefan Cleveland (30), Spencer Richey (18), Nouhou (5), Alex Roldan (16), Danny Leyva (75), Ethan Dobbelaere (45), Nico Benezet (20), Léo Chú (23)
Lineup Notes:
- Cristian Roldan and Xavier Arreaga return to the lineup after missing the last match through international duty with the United States and Ecuador, respectively. Additionally, Alex Roldan and Nouhou are available for selection off the bench.
- Stefan Frei enters the match tied with Joe Cannon for third all-time in MLS career shutouts with 86.
- Fresh off a three-assist performance against the Vancouver Whitecaps, Kelyn Rowe earns another start at right wingback.
- Center back Yeimar misses the match through yellow card accumulation.
