The Seattle Sounders are hosting the San Jose Earthquakes at CenturyLink Field on Thursday (7 p.m. PT; JOEtv, Prime Video, 1090 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM) in their second meeting of the 2020 MLS regular season. Here are three matchups to watch.
João Paulo vs. San Jose’s high press
The Sounders were without their new Designated Player the last time out against the ‘Quakes, as João Paulo missed the entirety of the MLS is Back tournament with an injury. In their scoreless draw in July, the Sounders had some difficulty navigating San Jose’s high pressure and man-marking system, a staple of Head Coach Matías Almeyda.