Head Coach Brian Schmetzer makes several changes to the lineup that secured a 3-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday for tonight's home match against a Colorado Rapids (7:00 p.m. PT; FOX 13+, Prime Video, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360AM) side that sits third in the Western Conference. Here is the Delta Starting XI:
FORMATION: 5-4-1
GK: Stefan Frei (24) – captain
RWB: Alex Roldan (16)
RCB: Yeimar Gómez Andrade (28)
CB: Xavier Arreaga (3)
LCB: Nouhou (5)
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), AB Cissoko (92), Shane O’Neill (27), Kelyn Rowe (22), Danny Leyva (75), Reed Baker-Whiting (21), Ethan Dobbelaere (45), Léo Chú (23)
Lineup Notes:
- Will Bruin comes in at striker for Raúl Ruidíaz, who misses the match with hamstring pain following the match at San Jose.
- Nouhou replaces Shane O'Neill for tonight's match, sliding into the left center back spot alongside Xavier Arreaga and Yeimar.
- Fredy Montero makes his 10th start of the 2021 MLS season, entering the match with six goals and one assist.
