- Víctor Rodríguez makes his Sounders FC debut tonight in Vancouver, slotting into the starting lineup on the left wing. With Rodríguez in the lineup, Cristian Roldan slides back into midfield alongside Gustav Svensson, with Schmetzer opting to rest Osvaldo Alonso after returning to the XI from a knee injury on Sunday.
- Will Bruin returns to the starting XI after being utilized as a substitute on Sunday, with Schmetzer including Clint Dempsey on the bench for some rest amidst the busy week. Jordan Morris moves to the right wing and Nico Lodeiro slides over to the attacking midfield spot.
- Nouhou starts at left-back this evening in place of Joevin Jones, who returned home to Trinidad this weekend due to personal reasons.
- Tony Alfaro starts tonight in place of Román Torres, who remained in Seattle to rest ahead of this weekend’s match vs. Portland.
- Midfielder Calum Mallace is on the bench this evening, making his first appearance in the 18 since being acquired by Seattle on August 10.
