Brian Schmetzer had been mulling this over for a while.
Frustrated by the lack of offensive production so far this season, the Seattle Sounders lined up with different attacking personnel at StubHub Center on Sunday against the LA Galaxy. Forward Will Bruin earned his first start of the season at the top of the 4-2-3-1 formation, with regular starter Jordan Morris pushed wide on the left wing.
Bruin had been steadily earning more playing time late in games and entered Sunday tied for the team lead with two goals despite playing just 51 total minutes.