MLS Seattle Sounders FC

Game Notes: Sounders FC vs. Chicago Fire FC - March 1, 2020

February 29, 2020 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release


Joao Paulo of Seattle Sounders FC celebrates a goal against CD Olimpia in Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League play
Joao Paulo of Seattle Sounders FC celebrates a goal against CD Olimpia in Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League play
(Seattle Sounders FC, Credit: Lindsey Wasson / Seattle Sounders FC)

Following Sounders FC's loss to Honduran side CD Olimpia in the second leg of Concacaf Champions League action on Thursday at CenturyLink Field, Seattle opens the 2020 MLS campaign with a home match against Chicago Fire FC (12:00 p.m. PT / ESPN, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM). The Rave Green enter their 12th campaign in Major League Soccer and look to defend their championship after defeating Toronto FC in the 2019 MLS Cup Final at CenturyLink Field.

Sunday afternoon's match begins at noon with national television coverage on ESPN, featuring Adrian Healey, Alejandro Moreno and Sebastian Salazar on the call. Sports Radio 950 KJR AM is airing tomorrow's contest with Matt Johnson on play-by-play and Kasey Keller on color commentary, in addition to Jackson Felts, Pete Fewing and Wade Webber providing pre-match, halftime and post-match coverage. Fans in Western Washington can tune in to El Rey 1360 AM for a Spanish radio broadcast, featuring "Zuper" Mario Rodriguez, Felipe Maqueda and Carlos Tapia.

Additionally, Sounders FC has submitted its official 2020 roster, adhering to league rules ahead of yesterday's 2020 MLS Roster Compliance deadline. Seattle's current roster sits at 24 players, including three goalkeepers, seven defenders, nine midfielders and five forwards. The club currently has three Designated Players, seven International Players and five Homegrown Players.

While teams may continue to add or release players, the club's official roster - players under contract - must remain within the MLS roster guidelines. MLS clubs will have until the close of the Primary Transfer Window on May 5 to continue adding players to its 2020 roster via international transfers.

After tomorrow's match, Sounders FC trains this week at Starfire Sports before hosting Columbus Crew SC on Saturday, March 7. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. PT at CenturyLink Field, with local broadcast coverage on JOEtv, 950 KJR AM and El Rey 1360 AM.

CURRENT SOUNDERS FC FIRST TEAM ROSTER

GOALKEEPERS (3): Stefan Cleveland, Stefan Frei, Trey Muse (HG)

DEFENDERS (7): Xavier Arreaga (INTL), Yeimar Gómez Andrade (INTL), Joevin Jones (INTL), Kelvin Leerdam, Nouhou (INTL), Shane O'Neill, Alex Roldan

MIDFIELDERS (9): Handwalla Bwana (HG), Jordy Delem, Miguel Ibarra, Danny Leyva (HG), Nicolás Lodeiro (DP), João Paulo (DP, INTL), Cristian Roldan, Harry Shipp, Gustav Svensson (INTL)

FORWARDS (5): Will Bruin, Justin Dhillon, Jordan Morris (HG), Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez (HG), Raúl Ruidíaz (DP, INTL)

SOUNDERS FC VS. CHICAGO FIRE FC - BROADCAST INFORMATION

National TV: ESPN

Talent: Adrian Healey, Alejandro Moreno and Sebastian Salazar

Local Radio: 950 KJR AM

Talent: Matt Johnson and Kasey Keller

Pre-Match, Halftime and Post-Match Radio: Jackson Felts, Pete Fewing and Wade Webber

Local Radio (Spanish): El Rey 1360 AM

Talent: Mario Rodriguez, Felipe Maqued and Carlos Tapia

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Joao Paulo of Seattle Sounders FC celebrates a goal against CD Olimpia in Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League play
Joao Paulo of Seattle Sounders FC celebrates a goal against CD Olimpia in Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League play
(Lindsey Wasson / Seattle Sounders FC)		   



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