On Wednesday the Seattle Sounders take on Chivas de Guadalajara in a Scotia Bank Concacaf Champions league clash at centurylink field at 7:00.
Seattle Sounders
The Sounders come into this match having beat Santa Tecla of El Salvador by the aggregate score of 5-2. The Sounders come into the game off a loss sunday against LAFC 1-0 in the MLS opener for both teams. The Sounders have made winning the Champions League and representing Concacaf in the club world cup a priority. The Sounders rested Clint Dempsey and Chad Marshall ahead of Wednesday’s match. Expect a strong side when the Sounders take the field. Expect Magnus Wolff Eikram to get his first start with the team.
3 Players to watch for Seattle
Clint Dempsey these types of games are what Clint was made for. The ability to pull out the unexpected and his penchant for scoring huge timely goals will be huge. These are the type of games the Sounders signed him for. Expect a big night.
Magnus Wolff Eikram A bit of a unknown coming into the season. A game changer with his vision and touch. Calm on the ball with a ability to create golden scoring chances. He played a part in all four of the Sounders goals against Santa Tecla.
Nicolas Loderio Simply the straw that stirs the drink. His tireless workrate and ability to create chances whether from open play or set pieces. As the MLS’s most fouled player a year ago he creates alot of set piece chances
Chivas De Guadalajara
Mexico’s most popular makes its second appearance at Centurylink field. Chivas played a friendly here in 2010. Chivas struggling in LigaMx with 8 pts after 10 games. Chivas will be in good spirits after the 1-1 draw against Club America in the super classico on Saturday.
Players to watch
Alan Pulido the mexician international is a deadly finisher and will draw the attention of CBs Marshall and Torres .
Roldolfo Pizarro Chivas attacking mid and leading scorer will be a handful for the Sounders Defensive mids Svennson and Roldan.
Carlos Salcido a bit of a reunion for Salcido and former Fulham teamate Clint Dempsey. Will the former mexican international disrupt the Sounders attack.
