The Sounders are monitoring public-health developments on the eve of their MLS opener due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The first fatality in the U.S. was recorded Friday in King County and more local cases were found Saturday.
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The Sounders are scheduled to celebrate their 2019 MLS Cup win with a match against the Chicago Fire at CenturyLink Field on Sunday. Nearly 60,000 fans are expected to attend, the club already taking over parts of Pioneer Square with interactive fan attractions.