The Seattle Sounders visit New York City FC on Wednesday (4 p.m. PT; JOEtv, YouTube TV, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM) in Week 18 MLS action. Here are three matchups to watch, presented by Toyota.
Gustav Svensson vs. Maxi Moralez
Svensson put on a masterclass in containing Vancouver’s Inbeom Hwang on Saturday. The Swedish midfielder will have an even tougher task on Wednesday as he goes toe-to-toe with NYCFC’s Moralez, who leads the league with 11 assists from 13 starts. A diminutive, clever attacking midfielder, Moralez’s excellent form of late has coincided with New York City’s surge up the standings, as he’s tallied five goals and eight assists in his last six starts.