Overview
- Seattle adjusts after an Atletico Madrid bid for 20-year-old Obed Vargas created a central-midfield opening, with Hassani Dotson likely to fill the role.
- Andrew Thomas is expected to start over longtime No. 1 Stefan Frei after his Leagues Cup run that included a shutout of Inter Miami in the final.
- Colorado begins the Matt Wells era as the former Tottenham assistant makes his MLS head-coaching debut and unveils new tactical ideas.
- The Rapids struggled through preseason before a 4-1 win over Orlando City, with Rafael Navarro and Paxten Aaronson central to the attack.
- Colorado moved midfielder Cole Bassett to Portland, with Zack Steffen in goal and fullbacks Reggie Cannon and Sam Vines among key returners.