The Union are back at home for the second half of a double game week, when the team takes on defending MLS Cup Champions Seattle Sounders FC on national television. Kickoff for the match is at 1:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Team: Seattle Sounders FC
Venue: Talen Energy Stadium
Kick-off: 1:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
2017 Record: 12-8-11, 3-7-6 on the road, 4th in Western Conference
All-time Record vs. Seattle Sounders FC: 3-4-2
Last Meeting: 2-1 loss at Centurylink Field, April 16, 2016
Projected Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Stefan Frei - Nouhou Tolo, Gustav Svensson, Roman Torres, Kelvin Leerdam - Cristian Roldan, Osvaldo Alonso - Victor Rodriguez, Clint Dempsey, Nicolas Lodeiro - Will Bruin
Player to Watch: Nicolas Lodeiro
Everyone knows how good Clint Dempsey is because of his time with the US Men's National Team, but one player the Union will have to key in on will be Nicolas Lodeiro for Seattle.