Overview
- Kickoff is set for 6:15 p.m. PT with the match streaming on Apple TV.
- Seattle adjusts after selling 20-year-old Obed Vargas to Atlético Madrid, with Hassani Dotson reportedly in line to anchor central midfield.
- Andrew Thomas is expected to start in goal over veteran Stefan Frei after a standout Leagues Cup run last year.
- Colorado arrives with major roster turnover after trading Cole Bassett to Portland, leaning on Paxten Aaronson and Rafael Navarro following a mixed preseason capped by a 4-1 win over Orlando City.
- Seattle owns a 16-2-3 all-time home record against the Rapids and a nine-match home unbeaten run in the series, though Colorado earned points on its last two trips to Lumen Field.