Chicago Fire vs. Seattle Sounders | 2019 MLS Match Preview

2019-03-16-CHI-SEA

2019 MLS Regular Season - Week 3
Chicago Fire vs. Seattle Sounders
SeatGeek Stadium - Bridgeview
March 16 - 1:00 PM ET


TV: TSN1
STREAMING: MLS LIVE on ESPN+ in US


The Seattle Sounders are seeking a third straight win to open the 2019 season when they head to Bridgeview to meet the Chicago Fire Saturday afternoon. 


The Sounders are coming off a 2-0 win over the Colorado Rapids, their second consecutive win in the friendly confines of CenturyLink Field. They face a Fire team that rallied to secure their first point of the season in a 1-1 home opening draw against Orlando City SC. The last time these teams met in the Windy City, the Fire blasted the Sounders, 4-1, in 2017 with Nemanja Nikolic scoring a brace. 


Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire vs. Seattle Sounders | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Andre Reynolds II (D) - thigh injury
    • QUESTIONABLE: Aleksandar Katai (M) - groin injury
  • Suspended: Jorge Corrales (D)
  • Suspended after next caution: None
  • International duty: None


Seattle Sounders FC

Chicago Fire vs. Seattle Sounders | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: None
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution: None
  • International duty: None


Series Matchup at Fire


  • Fire 2 wins, 9 goals
  • Sounders 3 wins, 8 goals
  • 2 draws


Officials


  • Referee: Joseph Dickerson
  • Assistant Referees: Frank Anderson, Eric Boria
  • 4th Official: Baldomero Toledo
  • VAR: Kevin Stott