TUKWILA, Wash. – Forward Nelson Valdez missed last Sunday’s dramatic match against the Houston Dynamo due to a minor leg injury but it appears as if he is set to make his return on Saturday when the Sounders face the Philadelphia Union at CenturyLink Field (7 p.m. PT; JOEtv, Univision-Seattle/KIRO 97.3 FM, El Rey 1360AM).
Midfielder Erik Friberg has also struggled with injuries early this season, missing the last four matches with an MCL sprain. Both he and Valdez were seen in full training at Friday’s session and head coach Sigi Schmid hinted at their availability for Saturday.