Head Coach Brian Schmetzer reveals his lineup for tonight's home match against the Portland Timbers (7:30 p.m. PT; Watch on Apple TV, 93.3 KJR FM, El Rey 1360AM) on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field. Here is the Delta Starting XI:
LINEUP NOTES:
- Thursday marks the first match between Seattle and Portland this season, as well as the first match for either team following the league's extended break for FIFA World Cup 2026™.
- Sounders FC currently sits in sixth place in the Western Conference with 24 points (7-3-3). Portland is in 13th place in the West with 14 points (4-8-2).
- Sunday will be the 43rd meeting between the two sides in MLS regular season play. Sounders FC leads the series 16-15-11.
- Jackson Ragen was named to his first MLS All-Star Team this year, with the defender set to join the league's best in Charlotte later this month for a match against Liga MX's All-Stars.
