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Why RSL should start Giuseppe Rossi on Wednesday

RSL coach Freddy Juarez has received a great deal of acclaim over the past two matches for his substitution patterns that have led to late goal scoring rampages in both matches. However, their opponent this Wednesday at Rio Tinto Stadium, Seattle Sounders FC, are unlike both the Rapids and the Timbers in a couple of very important ways.

Colorado and Portland have allowed 14 goals each in their first 7 regular season matches in 2020. Seattle has allowed only 5 goals through their first 7 regular season matches and multiple goals only once, the 2-1 loss against Chicago in their opening MLS is Back tournament match.