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Sounders center back Roman Torres expected to play for Panama, which could complicate San Jose availability

Despite having participated in just 45 minutes of game action since recovering from a torn ACL, Torres is expected to suit up for both of Panama's upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Despite having participated in just 45 minutes of game action since recovering from a torn ACL, Sounders center back Roman Torres is expected to suit up for both of Panama’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers — and that could complicate his availability for Seattle’s trip to San Jose on Sept. 10.

“It’s World Cup qualifying,” interim Seattle coach Brian Schmetzer said Tuesday. “They want to win. They want to get through to the next stage.