United FC-Seattle gameday preview

August 5, 2017 at 4:19AM

7 p.m. vs. Seattle • Ch. 29, 1500ESPN

Preview: Minnesota United is coming off its biggest victory margin but now faces the defending Major League Soccer champion. The Seattle Sounders FC (8-7-7) are fifth in the Western conference to United's 10th (6-12-4). Seattle is on a six-match unbeaten streak in the league at 3-0-3, its most recent loss a 2-1 result at New York City FC on June 17. The Loons are 1-2-1 on their homestand, which comes to an end against Seattle.

Injuries: M Osvaldo Alonso (MCL) is out for Seattle. M Bernardo Anor (leg), D Thomas de Villardi (Achilles), D Marc Burch (groin), D Justin Davis (ankle), F Christian Ramirez (hamstring) and M Rasmus Schuller (thigh) are out for the Loons.

Upon review: The game will have a video assistant referee to review certain plays as part of a Major League Soccer change effective with Saturday's matches.

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