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Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
Jul 24, 2022 at 3am UK
CenturyLink Field
Colorado Rapids

Seattle
2 - 1
Colorado

Morris (43'), Lodeiro (71' pen.)
Rowe (23')
Rowe (47')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Lewis (4')
Acosta (32'), Vallecilla (43'), Barrios (56'), Lewis (87'), Yapi (90+1')

Preview: Seattle Sounders vs. Colorado Rapids - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Seattle Sounders and Colorado Rapids, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Two teams in the bottom half of the Major League Soccer Western Conference will compete on Sunday in an encounter that both Seattle Sounders and Colorado Rapids will be desperate to win.

The hosts head into the game without a victory in their previous three outings, while the visitors are undefeated across the same period of time.


Match preview

Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half against the New York City FC at Red Bull Arena on April 13, 2022© Reuters

Seattle's consistency has varied massively throughout the season as they have won eight times and lost 10, managing just two draws in amongst all of that.

A change in that is something that could help the club push themselves further up the league table, and a victory could see them move as high as sixth place if other results go their way.

Despite that, Brian Schmetzer's men are heading into this particular match on Sunday in poor form which they will want to put behind them as they have lost three consecutive matches.

A bigger problem for Seattle is the fact that they have not scored a single goal throughout those fixtures, with plenty of pressure being placed on the attacking players right now.

Their most recent outing saw them beaten 1-0 by Chicago Fire as Rafael Czichos scored in the first half, which proved to be enough to secure the result on the day.

Colorado Rapids forward Michael Barrios (12) celebrates his goal with midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye (14) during the second half against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on June 19, 2022© Reuters

Colorado Rapids will also be hoping to move themselves up the league table this weekend, and a victory on Sunday would allow them to leapfrog Seattle in the Western Conference.

The visitors will be looking over their shoulders though as they sit just four points above the foot of the table, which is a concern for the club at the moment.

Even though they have struggled throughout the campaign generally, Rapids head into this match on the back of a trio of undefeated games.

Robin Fraser's team were able to follow up consecutive draws by defeating Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 with goals from Diego Rubio and Gyasi Zardes separating the two teams.

Colorado will also take confidence from the fact they defeated Seattle when they met earlier on this season, with Jonathan Lewis scoring the only goal of the game.

Seattle Sounders Major League Soccer form:
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • L
  • L
  • L

Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer form:
  • D
  • L
  • L
  • D
  • D
  • W


Team News

Seattle Sounders FC head coach Brian Schmetzer reacts to a referees call for CF Montreal during the second half at Lumen Field on June 29, 2022© Reuters

Raul Ruidiaz is someone that Seattle has been missing massively as of late, with the experienced forward being someone that has been missing for several games with injuries.

Xavier Arreaga was a fitness concern heading into the most recent match, but while the defender was able to feature he had to be substituted, bringing doubts to his availability.

Zardes has been a serious goal threat for the visitors throughout this season, and considering the fact he found the back of the net in their most recent match, he should retain his place in the team.

Colorado put together a great performance in their most recent outing they could end up using the same lineup to continue that momentum.

Seattle Sounders possible starting lineup:
Cleveland; Rowe, Gomez, Arreaga, Tolo; Rusnak, Leyva, Morris, Lodeiro, Roldan; Bruin

Colorado Rapids possible starting lineup:
Yarbrough; Rosenberry, Abubakar, Wilson, Esteves; Acosta, Barrios, Rubio, Priso, Lewis; Zardes


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We say: Seattle Sounders 1-2 Colorado Rapids

Seattle Sounders might be higher in the league table, but they are not the favourites in this one due to their recent poor form, which is the opposite for the visitors.

Colorado Rapids have been performing well as of late both defensively and offensively, and that confidence could see them continue that form this weekend.


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Eastern Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Inter MiamiInter Miami34228479493074
2Columbus Crew34199672403266
3FC CincinnatiCincinnati341851158481059
4Orlando City34157125950952
5Charlotte FCCharlotte FC34149114637951
6New York City FCNY City34148125449550
7New York Red BullsNY Red Bulls34111495550547
8CF MontrealMontreal341110134864-1643
9Atlanta UnitedAtlanta341010144649-340
10DC United341010145270-1840
11Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia34910156255737
12Toronto34114194061-2137
13Nashville SCNashville3499163854-1636
14New England RevolutionNew England3494213774-3731
15Chicago Fire3479184062-2230

Western Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Los Angeles FCLos Angeles34197863432064
2Los Angeles GalaxyLA Galaxy34197869501964
3Real Salt LakeSalt Lake341611765481759
4Seattle SoundersSeattle34169951351657
5Houston DynamoHouston34159104739854
6Minnesota UnitedMinnesota Utd34157125849952
7Colorado RapidsColorado34155146160150
8Portland TimbersPortland341211116556947
9Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver34138135249347
10Austin FCAustin34119143948-942
11Dallas34118155456-241
12St Louis City34813135063-1337
13Sporting Kansas CityKansas3487195166-1531
14San Jose EarthquakesEarthquakes3463254178-3721


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