MLS Seattle Sounders FC

Game Notes: Sounders FC vs. Montreal Impact - March 31, 2018

March 30, 2018 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release


Nicolas Lodeiro of Seattle Sounders FC vs. the Montreal Impact
Nicolas Lodeiro of Seattle Sounders FC vs. the Montreal Impact
(Seattle Sounders FC, Credit: Pablo Ortiz / Seattle Sounders FC)

Following a week off from MLS play due to a FIFA international break, Sounders FC returns to action on Saturday, March 31 with a home matchup against the Montreal Impact on the Xbox Pitch at CenturyLink Field (7:00 p.m. PT / JOEtv, YouTube TV, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM). Saturday's match is being aired locally on JOEtv and regionally on YouTube TV, featuring Keith Costigan, Kasey Keller and Steve Zakuani on the call, with pre-match, halftime and post-match coverage from Michelle Ludtka, James Riley and Marcus Hahnemann.

Nicolás Lodeiro dribbles through the Montreal defense in last season's 2-2 draw at Olympic Stadium (Pablo Ortiz / Seattle Sounders FC).

Sports Radio 950 KJR AM is carrying Saturday's fixture, with Matt Johnson and Wade Webber on the call, in addition to Jackson Felts, Pete Fewing and Danny Jackson 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.

Sounders FC is 2-3-1 all-time against Montreal in MLS play, including a 1-1-0 record at CenturyLink Field. In last season's matchup, the Rave Green earned a come-from-behind 2-2 draw at Olympic Stadium thanks to a late strike from Will Bruin, his first as a Sounder. This marks just the third MLS regular-season match of 2018 for Seattle, who fell 1-0 to expansion side Los Angeles FC on March 4 and 3-0 at FC Dallas on March 18. Sounders FC is without Clint Dempsey for Saturday's match after the forward was issued a red card at FC Dallas.

TRAFFIC & PARKING ADVISORY

Members of the media are reminded that Saturday is a busy day in the SoDo area, as the Seattle Mariners have a 1:10 p.m. PT first pitch scheduled against the Cleveland Indians and ODESZA wraps up a three-night concert series with a show at WaMu Theater at 8:00 p.m. PT. Those planning on attending Sounders FC's match should keep in mind that traffic and parking around Safeco Field and CenturyLink Field will be affected.

It is recommended that media utilize Fourth Avenue to access the CenturyLink Field parking garage via the Royal Brougham Way ramp due to heavy pedestrian traffic on First Avenue near the stadiums as the Mariners game ends. Early arrivals to CenturyLink Field are encouraged to avoid congestion issues. Travelers should also note that First Avenue is closed in both directions between Yesler Way and S. Jackson Street between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT on Saturday.

For additional details regarding traffic alerts, matchday transportation options and maps, please visit SoundersFC.com/Matchday/Transportation/Guide. Sounders FC's social media channels also continue to provide up-to-date information for media and fans as needed.

BROADCAST INFORMATION

Local TV: JOEtv

Regional TV: YouTube TV

Talent: Keith Costigan, Kasey Keller and Steve Zakuani

Pre-Match, Halftime and Post-Match Talent: Michelle Ludtka, James Riley and Marcus Hahnemann

Local Radio: 950 KJR AM

Talent: Matt Johnson and Wade Webber

Pre-Match, Halftime and Post-Match Talent: Jackson Felts, Pete Fewing and Danny Jackson

Local Radio (Spanish): El Rey 1360 AM

Talent: Mario Rodriguez, Felipe Maqueda and Carlos Patia

INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST INFORMATION

Asia: beIN Sports (Asia)

Australia: beIN Sports (Australia)

China: China Sports Media

Middle East & North Africa: Abu Dhabi Sports

Singapore: Starhub

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Nicolas Lodeiro of Seattle Sounders FC vs. the Montreal Impact
Nicolas Lodeiro of Seattle Sounders FC vs. the Montreal Impact
(Pablo Ortiz / Seattle Sounders FC)		   



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