Seattle Sounders FC head coach Brian Schmetzer has revealed the starting lineup for today’s match against San Jose, with Stefan Frei and Yeimar returning to the starting XI. The match is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PT and can be watched on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, 950 KJR AM, and El Rey 1360AM.
Midfielder Sota Kitahara will be making his first MLS start and second appearance at the senior level. The 21-year-old Homegrown product signed a First Team contract at the end of 2022 and made one cameo appearance last season.
Goalkeeper Stefan Frei will take over goalkeeping duty for the first time this year, replacing Andrew Thomas, who filled in for the first three matches while the veteran Frei dealt with a hamstring injury. Additionally, Danny Levya and Dylan Teves will make their first starts of the season in midfield, while Cristian Roldan shifts from right midfield to the left.
However, the Sounders will be without the services of several key players including Josh Atencio (suspension), Reed Baker-Whiting (hamstring), Jonathan Bell (international duty), Pedro de la Vega (hamstring), João Paulo (hip), Braudilio Rodrigues (hamstring), Obed Vargas (head), and Léo Chú (knee).
Defender Jonathan Bell received a late call-up to the Jamaican National Team for its Concacaf Nations League match against Panama and is not available for selection for this evening’s contest.
For fans, single match tickets are currently available for purchase, allowing them to celebrate the 50th Anniversary Season. Additionally, the 2024 Pick ‘Em Plan offers exclusive benefits such as merchandise, on-field experiences, Suite upgrades, and more. Moreover, the 2024 Season Memberships for the 50th Anniversary season are designed to be fan-friendly.
