Lineups

MINvSEA Starting XI: Nikola Petković gets first start of 2026, Antino Lopez slots in as center back

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Head Coach Brian Schmetzer reveals his lineup for today's away match against Minnesota United (11:30 a.m. PT; Watch on Apple TV, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360AM) at Allianz Field. Here is the Starting XI:

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LINEUP NOTES:

  • Minnesota and Seattle faced off in Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs last year, with the Loons advancing two games to one in the best-of-3 series.
  • Sounders FC announced the signing of Antino Lopez on Tuesday. The defender was drafted by Seattle in 2024 out of Duke, Lopez made 41 appearances for Tacoma Defiance prior to signing with the First Team.
  • In league play, the Rave Green are coming off a 1-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes on March 15. Paul Rothrock scored the lone goal of the match, with Jesús Ferreira bagging his team-leading fourth assist of 2026.
  • In all competitions, Seattle is coming off a 2-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the second leg of its Round of 16 series in 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup play to advance to the Quarterfinals with a 5-2 aggregate scoreline.
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