TUKWILA, Wash. — With three competitive matches already under their belts, the Seattle Sounders will now head into the first congested part of their schedule. Starting with Saturday’s game at Real Salt Lake, the Sounders will play five games in 15 days. That will include the two legs of their Concacaf Champions League quarterfinal tie against Liga MX’s Club León on March 8 and 17.
With so many players still working toward full fitness, rotation will be a necessity.
Traditionally, the Sounders deploy their starters in 11-v-11 drills two days before matches.