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PORvSEA Starting XI: Strong lineup as Seattle Sounders face Portland Timbers for second time this season

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SoundersFC.com Staff

Head Coach Brian Schmetzer fields the same starting lineup from the side that picked up a 3-0 win over Tigres UANL in the Leagues Cup. Here is the Delta Starting XI:

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Lineup Notes:

  • Striker Raúl Ruidíaz enters the match one-goal shy of New England's Gustavo Bou in the Golden Boot race with 11 goals from MLS Regular Season matches.
  • After scoring a wonderful goal against Tigres as a substitute, club captain Nicolás Lodeiro is once again available for selection off the bench.
  • New signing Nicolas Benezet is available for the first time since joining the club on the final day of the secondary transfer window.
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