Head Coach Brian Schmetzer fields a strong lineup for today's battle between the two top teams in the Western Conference (12:30 p.m. PT; Univision, TUDN, Twitter, FOX 13+, Prime Video, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360AM). 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: Shane O’Neill (27)
LWB: Jimmy Medranda (94)
MF: João Paulo (6)
MF: Kelyn Rowe (22)
MF: Cristian Roldan (7)
MF: Nico Benezet (20)
FW: Will Bruin (17)
Substitutes: Stefan Cleveland (30), Spencer Richey (18), AB Cissoko (92), Nouhou (5), Josh Atencio (84), Danny Leyva (75), Ethan Dobbelaere (45), Léo Chú (23), Fredy Montero (12)
Lineup Notes:
- Schmetzer makes three changes from the lineup that earned a 1-1 draw at the Colorado Rapids in midweek, with Kelyn Rowe, Shane O'Neill and Will Bruin coming into the side for Josh Atencio, Nouhou and Fredy Montero, respectively.
- Midfielder Cristian Roldan enters the match on the back of five goals in his last six matches.
- Attacker Léo Chú, who earned a spot on Team of the Week for his game-tying assist off the bench last match, is available for selection as a substitute.
