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OCTOBER 8, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Kim Kee-hee - Out with calf injury Kim (calf) will be out for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake, per manager Brian Schmetzer.

Impact Kim is sidelined for Saturday's clash due to a calf injury. The defender came off at halftime against Portland last time out, and it appears his injury is at least serious enough for one match out. Jonathan Bell came on to replace Kim in that match, and is expected to start again Saturday.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nouhou Tolo - Out Saturday Tolo is out for Saturday's match with Salt Lake while away with the Cameroon national team.

Impact Tolo won't be an option in the penultimate match of the regular season due to his national team duty. Tolo is one of the best left-backs in the league and a huge part of the starting XI. Jonathan Bell will likely coming in to replace him at left-back against Salt Lake.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Roldan - Called up, out Saturday Roldan was called up by the USMNT and is out for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Roldan isn't going to be an option for Saturday's clash while he's away with the national team. The midfielder's absence will leave Seattle substantially limited in the middle of the park, with Obed Vargas also away. Danny Leyva could start with Roldan is out.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nouhou Tolo - Energetic defensive performance Tolo had four crosses (one accurate) and two tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Tolo was second on the team with four cross attempts (one accurate) Saturday and led the defensive unit with nine clearances as Seattle held-on for a 1-0 home victory versus Portland. The experienced defender has started and played the full 90 minutes in each off Seattle's last four MLS fixtures. Across that span, Tolo has averaged five clearances per appearance and created three total chances.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Roldan - Key assist in win Roldan assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Portland Timbers.

Impact Roldan cut the ball back into the box from the end line Saturday to assist the lone goal of the fixture as Seattle triumphed in a 1-0 victory over Portland. In addition to his goal contribution, the defender more characteristically contributed three tackles (two won) and two interceptions to the team's clean sheet effort across his 90 minute shift. Roldan's defensive acumen has been on display throughout the campaign as he has set a new career-high mark in a single season with 77 clearances across his 27 appearances (22 starts).

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro De la Vega - Game-winning goal versus rivals de la Vega scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Portland Timbers.

Impact de la Vega's first half goal Saturday was the difference as Seattle earned a hard-fought 1-0 home victory versus Portland. In addition to scoring his fourth goal of the season, the talented attacker contributed two tackles (two won) and one interception to the team's clean sheet effort across his 65 minutes of play. The appearance was de la Vega's first after a five match absence due to a knee injury.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Four saves in victory Frei registered four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Frei made four saves and one clearance Saturday to earn his first clean sheet since June and seventh of the campaign. The unblemished appearances marked the 116th MLS clean sheet for the decorated veteran, marking the second-most clean sheets by a goalkeeper in MLS history. Expect Frei to retain his place in the starting XI when Seattle return to league play on Oct. 11 to take-on Real Salt Lake at Lumen Field.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Pedro de la Vega, Stefan Frei lead Sounders to 1-0 victory over Timbers

Pedro de la Vega scored early in the first half and Stefan Frei made it stand up as the Seattle Sounders edged the Portland Timbers 1-0

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Jesus Ferreira - Forced off versus Portland Ferreira was replaced in the 70th minute of Saturday's 1-0 win over Portland Timbers due to an undisclosed issue.

Impact Ferreira featured in a No. 10 role and left his place on the pitch to Danny Leyva after getting hurt. While it's unclear if Ferreira is dealing with a considerable injury, his presence will be in doubt for upcoming fixtures. Prior to this game, he had scored one goal over his last five league appearances (four starts).

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak - Sent off in victory Rusnak was shown a straight red card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Portland Timbers.

Impact Rusnak played almost the entire match but earned the red card for a stoppage-time foul against Timbers. The midfielder will consequently be suspended for next weekend's clash with Real Salt Lake and may return to face New York City FC on Oct. 18. His place in the starting lineup may be taken by either Danny Leyva or Joao Paulo, while both Leyva and Jesus Ferreira could gain set pieces in Rusnak's absence.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Roldan - Starting versus Portland Roldan (undisclosed) has retained his starting spot for the weekend's matchup versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Roldan is fit enough despite being forced off in the 11th minute of the previous game. Therefore, he'll continue to serve as Seattle's main right-back, relegating Kalani Kossa-Rienzi to a substitute role. While not a regular offensive contributor, Roldan delivered multiple crosses in three of his last five MLS matches played. However, his team hasn't been reliable for clean sheets lately.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders FC vs. Portland Timbers Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - October 4 - Bleacher Nation Seattle Sounders FC, currently 14th in MLS, hosts 16th-place Portland Timbers on Saturday, in a top-half versus bottom-half clash. Below, yo...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Seattle Sounders host the Portland Timbers in conference matchup

The Seattle Sounders and the Portland Timbers meet in Western Conference action

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Alex Roldan - Could return Saturday Roldan (undisclosed) could return for Saturday's clash with Portland, according to manager Brian Schmetzer.

Impact Roldan came off in the first half against Vancouver, but has a chance to return immediately for Saturday's match with Portland. The defender likely won't be risked if he's still recovering, with eyes on a return for post-season action.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Hamstring injury confirmed Yeimar (hamstring) is set for four weeks on the sideline, per manager Brian Schmetzer.

Impact Yeimar is expected to miss a month with a hamstring injury. The defender is struggling with a hamstring injury he picked up against Vancouver. The defender will likely be replaced by Kim Kee-Hee, who came on to replace him in that match. This injury will sideline Yeimar for the start of the playoffs as well.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen - Scores header in draw Ragen scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Ragen leapt above his fellow contenders for an in-swinging corner Saturday to score Seattle's first goal in their 2-2 draw versus Vancouver. The goal was his first of the season. In addition to his offensive output, the central defender made two interceptions and a seven clearances across his 90 minutes of play. Over his last five appearances (three starts), Ragen has averaged 4.8 clearances, one block and one interception per appearance.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak - Two goal contributions Rusnak scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and four chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Rusnak delivered the service from the corner flag to assist Seattle's first goal and pounced on a loose ball just one minute later to net his own goal in Seattle's 2-2 draw versus Vancouver. The goal was Rusnak's 11th of the campaign and ties a career-best mark in a single season. The assist was the midfielder's seventh of the campaign across his 27 appearances (21 starts). Rusnak's appearance marked his first 90-minute appearance since missing three matches due to a hamstring injury in August.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Three saves in draw Frei registered three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Frei turned aside three of five Vancouver shots on target Saturday as Seattle lost points from a winning position in a 2-2 draw. Across the veteran shot-stopper's last six starting appearances, he has made 20 saves and three clearances while conceding 11 times without recording a clean sheet. Frei will look for improved results Saturday as he'll be the presumed starter in a home matchup versus rivals Portland.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders FC clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot | MLSSoccer.com Seattle Sounders FC have clinched an Audi MLS Cup Playoffs spot, earning a third straight postseason berth on Matchday 37.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Leaves with discomfort Saturday Yeimar Gomez was forced to leave the pitch because of a fitness blow during Saturday's duel versus Vancouver Whitecaps.

Impact Yeimar Gomez featured in his usual center-back role, but his performance came to an end due to injury in the first half of the game. He's now questionable for the upcoming clash against Portland Timbers, with the severity of the issue yet to be revealed. He was replaced by Kim Kee-Hee, who could benefit from increased playing time if the Colombian misses more time.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Roldan - Forced off early against Vancouver Roldan picked up an injury during the first half of Saturday's match against Vancouver Whitecaps.

Impact Roldan was unable to continue after succumbing to an apparent muscular discomfort in his 26th MLS appearance of the season. The right-back is an important piece of the Sounders' lineup, so his status will be a major concern ahead of upcoming fixtures. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi should be the top option to fill in if required.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Back to face Whitecaps Frei (illness) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash versus Vancouver Whitecaps.

Impact Frei is Seattle's first-choice goalkeeper, so he should stay active now that he's healthy. Despite failing to secure a clean sheet in his last five league games, he has recorded multiple saves in each of those matches, and 10 saves over his latest two starts. His comeback also pushes Andrew Thomas to a backup role.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders v Vancouver Whitecaps: Schmetzer seeks 'complete' derby display The Vancouver Whitecaps visit the Seattle Sounders this week, in a meeting of two rivals both placed near the top of the Western Conference.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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