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Seattle Sounders FC schedule for MLS is Back tournament: fixture and how to watch or stream games

The defending champions will try and keep their feet on the gas when they take the pitch in Orlando for the MLS is Back tournament. Check out the Seattle Sounder FC's schedule for the 2020 season.

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By ernesto cova

Seattle Sounders FC players celebrating after winning the 2019 MLS Cup. (Getty)
Seattle Sounders FC players celebrating after winning the 2019 MLS Cup. (Getty)

Seattle Sounders FC is coming off one of the best seasons in franchise history. The 2-time MLS Cup champions will bring their A-squad to Orlando, where they’ll try and defend their crown in the pitch of theESPN Wide World of Sports Complex onWalt Disney World Resort, Florida.

Brian Schmetzer’s boys will highlight Group B of the Western Conference, where they’re expected to have a somewhat light path towards the round of 16. However, they’ll need to back that narrative up with their performances on the pitch.

Group B (Western Conference)
1.Seattle Sounders FC
2.Chicago Fire FC
3.Vancouver Whitecaps
4.San Jose Earthquakes

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The Sounders will kick off their season by facing San Jose Earthquakes on July 10at 10:30 p.m (ET). Later on, they will play against Chicago Fire on July 14 at 9:00 a.m (ET). Last, but not least, they’ll play vs. the Vancouver Whitecaps on July 19at 10:30 p.m ET.

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Nicolás Lodeiro of Seattle Sounders FC. (Getty)

Nicolás Lodeiro of Seattle Sounders FC. (Getty)

A lot of pressure

Being the defending champions, the Seattle Sounders will definitely have a lot of pressure on their shoulders, as they’ll look to build on last year’s success by winning back-to-back MLS titles.

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They will lean on their captain and designated player Nico Lodeiro and they’ll be one of the teams to beat out of the Western Conference. Notably, they have the 6th highest odds to win the trophy despite coming off a championship year, so they’ll have to prove their doubters wrong.

How to watch or stream Seattle Sounders FCgames

Friday, July 10:Seattle Sounders FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes, 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN Deportes,ESPN App

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Tuesday, July14:Seattle Sounders FC vs. Chicago Fire FC, 9 a.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN Deportes,ESPN App

Sunday, July 19: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC, 10:30 p.m. ET,FS1, TUDN, TUDN App,Twitter (English commentary)

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