What to do with the backline continues to be a question for the Sounders FC.
Scrambling began with the retirement of Chad Marshall in May. The three-time MLS Defender of the Year was forced to retire because of chronic knee pain. The replacements have been out because of injury or suspension.
The latest is Xavier Arreaga. The Ecuadorian defender was shown two yellow cards in the scoreless draw against FC Dallas on Wednesday, subsequently suspending him for the Sounders match at D.C. United on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. at Audi Field.
Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer spent Saturday’s training scheming how to defend a confident United side.