SEATTLE, WASH. – Sounders FC opens its 2021 campaign this evening against Minnesota United FC at Lumen Field (6:30 p.m. PT / FS1, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM), in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Final. Following yesterday’s loan of Shandon Hopeau to San Antonio FC, Seattle’s active roster now sits at 25 players ahead of tonight’s fixture. Today’s news comes prior to Major League Soccer’s roster compliance deadline.
The club also announced that forward Raúl Ruidíaz has received his U.S. Green Card, granting him permanent resident status in the United States, effective immediately.