The Seattle Sounders continue one of the busiest months in team history with a U.S. Open Cup match against the San Jose Earthquakes tonight. How much lineup-juggling there will be is still a very open question. But there are plenty of reasons for the Sounders to want to advance. Here’s what you need to know about the game:
It’s going to be a mixed lineup
The Sounders are obviously coming off of a historic CCL performance. That meant that Brian Schmetzer rotated heavily on the weekend during the 2-0 loss to FC Dallas. Tonight is an opportunity to go stronger than the weekend, but they don’t necessarily need to blow the doors off.