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SEAvCLB Starting XI: Sounders trot out nearly first-choice lineup in final preseason match

The Seattle Sounders are taking on Columbus Crew SC in the final match of the Carolina Challenge Cup in Charleston, S.C., on Saturday (1:30 p.m. PT; SoundersFC.com).


Here is the Sounders’ Starting XI, presented by Delta:


FORMATION: 4-2-3-1

GK: Frei (24)


RB: Svensson (4)
CB: Torres (29)
CB: Marshall (14)
LB: Jones (33)


CM: Alonso (6) – Captain
CM: Roldan (7)


RM: Lodeiro (10)
AM: Dempsey (2)
LM: Fernandez (8)


FW: Bruin (17)


SUBSTITUTES:


GK: Miller (1)


D: Evans (3)


M: Kovar (11)


F: Adekoya (12)


F: Jo. Morris (13)


D: Alfaro (15)


M: Shipp (19)


M: Wingo (23)


M: Mathers (32)


GK: Meredith (35)


F: Olsen (40)


M: Rogers (50)


D: Ja. Morris (51)


D: Nana-Sinkam (52)


D: Barnes (53)


M: Delem (77)


D: Fisher (91)


NOTES:


- Forward Jordan Morris is out with a sprained ankle he suffered in practice this week. The injury is not expected to be serious or long-term.


- Goalkeeper Stefan Frei makes his first appearance in preseason after recovering from an ankle injury he suffered in January while in United States national team camp.


- Osvaldo Alonso returns to the starting lineup after making his preseason debut as a halftime substitute against Atlanta United on Wednesday. He has spent the offseason recovering from a knee injury.


- Clint Dempsey makes his fourth start in five preseason matches. He went 30, 45 and 60 minutes, respectively, in his first three matches before coming on as a second-half substitute on Wednesday.


- Gustav Svensson returns to the lineup after missing some time while receiving his P1 visa. A defensive midfielder by trade, he will start at right back on Saturday.

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