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Seattle, WA – The Seattle sounders are preparing to face the San Jose Earthquakes with a possibly altered lineup. Midfielders Joao Paulo and Paul Arriola are confirmed to be unavailable, impacting the team’s midfield options. Andrew Thomas is expected to start in goal. The defense may also see changes, as Yeimar Gomez Andrade is being monitored for a knock sustained in the previous match, with Kim Kee-Hee ready to step in if needed.
Leading the Sounders’ attack will be Daniel Musovski. He will be supported by Albert Rus, who has been in strong form, having scored two goals against the Colorado Rapids to reach a season total of 10 MLS goals.
Meanwhile, the San Jose Earthquakes will continue to be without Noel Buck, who has been sidelined since May. The veteran striker Josef Martรญnez is expected to feature and aim to add to his tally of eight goals for the season. Cristian arango remains a key offensive player for San Jose, with 11 goals and five assists in 19 MLS appearances. cristian Espinoza is anticipated to play on the right flank, while the defensive unit is highly likely to consist of Reid Roberts, Bruno Wilson, and Rodrigues.
Context: As Major League Soccer