Raúl Ruidíaz has not yet resumed full training for the Seattle Sounders, but head coach Brian Schmetzer said he expected the striker to at least be available for Saturday’s match against Real Salt Lake. Schmetzer said last week that Ruidíaz had been campaigning to play in the regular-season opener, but ultimately decided rest was more prudent.
Word from coach Brian Schmetzer is Raul Ruidiaz will be available this weekend…
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While the Sounders are most likely planning to bring Ruidíaz back slowly, his ability to feature would be a boon.