The fourth round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is well underway and the Seattle Sounders are set to take on the Portland Timbers tonight in Tacoma, WA at Cheney Stadium. The Sounders have announced short-term agreements with six players from the Tacoma Defiance, allowing them to be a part of the lineup for Seattle. Defiance players Josh Atencio, Alec Diaz, Azriel Gonzalez, Shandon Hopeau, Danny Robles and Ray Serrano will all be available for selection tonight by head coach Brian Schmetzer.
MLS clubs may sign players from their USL affiliate to short-term agreements (up to four-day contracts) for Concacaf Champions League, AMWAY Canadian Championship, Lamar Hunt U.