Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer speaks to media via conference call on his contract extension, Jordan Morris' loan to Swansea City and preparing for the 2021 season.
Stefan Frei vs. LAFC July 27
Down two goals but still within touching distance of LAFC, Frei produced a fantastic point-blank save on a breakaway against Diego Rossi. After beating the offside trap, Rossi had the entire goal at his mercy, only for Frei to deny a sure score with his trailing leg.
Stefan Frei at Portland Timbers August 23
Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer is fond of saying that goals change games. That old adage rings especially true for Frei s clutch stop against Sebastian Blanco in the first meeting between these Cascadia rivals in 2020. Protecting a one-goal lead, Frei kept his composure and pulled off a miraculous diving save to deny the Timbers an equalizer. The Rave Green would go on to win the match 3-0.
NOTES:
Head Coach Brian Schmetzer fields the same starting lineup that picked up a thrilling 3-2 victory against Minnesota United in the Western Conference Final.
Seattle boasts plenty of firepower off the bench, with striker Will Bruin and midfielder Gustav Svensson, both of whom scored in the previous round, available for selection.
Captain Nicolás Lodeiro starts his fourth MLS Cup in five seasons since joining the Sounders midway through 2016.
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