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Seattle Sounders FC: 3 Keys Versus the Columbus Crew

ByPaul Taylor|
May 9, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Seattle Sounders FC forward Clint Dempsey (2) dribbles between Columbus Crew SC midfielder Tony Tchani (6) and SC defender Michael Parkhurst (4) in the second half of the game at MAPFRE Stadium. The Columbus Crew SC beat the Seattle Sounders FC by the score of 3-2 Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
May 9, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Seattle Sounders FC forward Clint Dempsey (2) dribbles between Columbus Crew SC midfielder Tony Tchani (6) and SC defender Michael Parkhurst (4) in the second half of the game at MAPFRE Stadium. The Columbus Crew SC beat the Seattle Sounders FC by the score of 3-2 Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 16, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Philadelphia Union midfielder Fabian Herbers (11) crosses the ball in front of a flying Seattle Sounders defender Brad Evans (3) during the second half at CenturyLink Field. Seattle won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

2) Can Sounders cope with potential key absentees?

One player who will definitely be out for the Sounders isBrad Evans, who was sent off late against the Rapids for dissent.Zach Scottwill start in his place and it’s worth noting Seattle lost both games earlier this season, without their captain.

Clint DempseyandNelson Valdezboth missed last weekend’s loss through injury, with the official word being that it was for precautionary reasons. However, while both designated players practiced with the team this week and are hopeful of playing on Sunday, they are listed as questionable at the time of posting.

Another potential absence isAndreas Ivanschitz, who came off early in the second half in Colorado with a thigh strain. One last concern could center aroundJordan Morris, who left training early on Thursday with an apparent back strain, although Schmid is confident he will be fine for Saturday.

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