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Getting to know Sounders’ potential Club World Cup opponents

Sounder at Heart | February 1, 2023

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The Club World Cup officially kicks off on Wednesday when New Zealand’s Auckland City FC take on Egypt’s Al Ahly in the first round. The Seattle Sounders will play the winner of that game for a chance to face Real Madrid in the semifinals.

Here’s what we know about those possible opponents:

Auckland City FC

Founded: 2004

Club World Cup appearances: 10

Best finish: 3rd in 2014

League (2022 finish): New Zealand Northern League (1st)

Transfermarkt value: €4.

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