On Saturday afternoon, the Seattle Sounders host Eastern Conference foe Columbus Crew SC at CenturyLink Field (TICKETS). Here are three matchups to watch, presented by Toyota.
João Paulo vs. Darlington Nagbe
While Darlington Nagbe is a known quantity in Seattle due to his seven-season spell with the Portland Timbers, Saturday marks the first time he’ll face off against João Paulo. The Sounders’ Brazilian Designated Player is off to a blistering start in Rave Green, posting two goals and two assists through his first three starts.
Whether or not he gets on the scoresheet, João Paulo will influence the match on Saturday by setting the rhythm in midfield.