Seattle Sounders FC vs. Colorado Rapids | 2019 MLS Match Preview

2019-03-09-SEA-COL

2019 MLS Regular Season - Week 2
Seattle Sounders FC vs. Colorado Rapids
CenturyLink Field - Seattle
March 9 - 10:00 PM ET


STREAMING: MLS LIVE on ESPN+ (US), DAZN (Canada)


The Seattle Sounders and Colorado Rapids combined for seven goals in Week 1 wins, so the Western Conference foes could be in line for a goal explosion Saturday night at CenturyLink Field.


Led by Jordan Morris, who struck for a brace in a triumphant return from injury, the Sounders cruised to a 4-1 home win over expansion side FC Cincinnati last weekend. The Rapids rallied from going down a man and trailing late to tie the Timbers, 3-3, on rookie striker Andre Shinyashiki's stoppage-time goal.


The Sounders swept the club's two meetings a year ago, winning 4-0 at home last September.


Seattle Sounders FC

Seattle Sounders FC vs. Colorado Rapids | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • QUESTIONABLE:: Henry Wingo (M) - left groin pain
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution: None
  • International duty: None


Colorado Rapids

Seattle Sounders FC vs. Colorado Rapids | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Kortne Ford (D) - knee injury
    • OUT: Kofi Opare (D) - foot injury
    • QUESTIONABLE: Sam Nicholson (M) - back injury
    • QUESTIONABLE: Tommy Smith (D) - knee injury
  • Suspended: Axel Sjoberg (D)
  • Suspended after next caution: None
  • International duty: None


Series Matchup at Sounders


  • Sounders 10 wins, 26 goals
  • Rapids 2 wins, 9 goals
  • 1 draw


Officials


  • Referee: Baldomero Toledo
  • Assistant Referees: Mike Rottersman, Felisha Mariscal
  • 4th Official: Alejandro Mariscal
  • VAR: Fotis Bazakos