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SEAvHOU Starting XI: Raúl Ruidíaz returns, AB Cissoko steps into lineup

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Head Coach Brian Schmetzer names his lineup for tonight's match against the Houston Dynamo (7:30 p.m. PT; MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, 93.3 KJR FM, El Rey 1360AM | TICKETS) on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field. Here is the Delta Starting XI:

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LINEUP NOTES:

  • Striker Raúl Ruidíaz returns to the lineup after missing last week's scoreless draw against Orlando City SC due to a personal matter. Fellow forwards Héber and Fredy Montero are available as substitutes. 
  • For the third straight match, Schmetzer utilizes a three-man central midfield of Obed Vargas, João Paulo and Albert Rusnák. Club captain Nicolás Lodeiro lines up on the right wing.
  • Center back AB Cissoko gets his first MLS start of the year in place of Jackson Ragen, who misses the match due to yellow card accumulation. 
  • Tacoma Defiance defender Hal Uderitz is available on the bench via a Short-Term Agreement.
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