Overview

• The Sounders' 7-0 defeat of Cruz Azul on August 2 marked the largest margin of victory for an MLS team over a Liga MX opponent in tournament history.
• Seattle leads Group A on goal difference but coach Brian Schmetzer said the team must secure roughly six to nine more points to clinch a knockout berth.
• Schmetzer has used a different lineup in each of the season’s 31 competitive matches to leverage the team’s depth and sustain consistency.
• Santos Laguna will be without goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo after his red card against the Colorado Rapids in their Leagues Cup opener.
• Both teams face a quick turnaround with just two days’ rest before Sunday night’s fixture at Lumen Field.