The Seattle Sounders are hosting Minnesota United on Friday (6:30 p.m. PT; FS1) at Lumen Field. Here are three matchups to watch:
Raúl Ruidíaz vs. Bakaye Dibassy
Ruidíaz returned to Seattle last week after acquiring his United States green card before going 45 minutes in the Sounders’ 1-0 preseason win over USL side San Diego Loyal SC on Saturday. The 2020 MLS Best XI selection scored 12 goals in 17 appearances last year and will get an immediate challenge against Dibassy, a strong French center back, who also happened to score against Seattle in last year’s Western Conference Championship.