The Seattle Sounders take on bitter rivals the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on Sunday (12 p.m. PT; ABC, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM) in their first meeting of the 2021 Major League Soccer season. Here are three matchups to watch:
Will Bruin vs. Larrys Mabiala
Bruin has yet to score through three matches this season, but he’s having a major impact in other areas. He has two assists — that’s the most already for him since 2018 — and is nicely complementing the buildup play in the Sounders’ 3-5-2 formation.