The Sounders host the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday at 7:30 PM. The Whitecaps are off to a 4-2-1, while the Sounders are just 1-3-3. Here’s what you need to know about the game:
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Injury news
Seattle Sounders FC
Reed Baker-Whiting - Hamstring (Out)
Pedro de la Vega - Hamstring (Out)
Braudilio Rodrigues - Hamstring (Out)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Luís Martins - Hamstring (Questionable)
Fafà Picault - Back (Out)
Pedro de la Vega suffers another injury
Sounders had been hoping that de la Vega could return as early as this week.
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Pedro de la Vega could feature as soon as this week
Sounders midfielder is apparently on track to return within the 6-8-week window that was originally set.
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Opposition research
Three questions with Soccer Talk Vancouver
Previewing a team that’s playing as more than the sum of its parts.
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Other news
Stefan Frei isn’t interested in making excuses
“We don’t have the luxury of sitting here and saying ‘this stuff isn’t going to count until we have a full squad.’”
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Sounders will host Louisville City in U.S. Open Cup
Sounders would also be in position to host Round of 16 match if they advance.
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Sounders hire former Inter Miami academy director to aid player development
Craig Dalrymple will be head of professional player development.
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