Jordan Morris Just Got the Green Light: Sounders Star Ready to Return Sunday Against Minnesota
Here is the update every Sounders fan has been waiting for. Jordan Morris, the designated player who has been sidelined since the season opener, is back with the team for Sunday's road match against Minnesota United. And yeah, he could actually play.
Morris has been out with a quad injury since that opening match at Lumen Field last month. You remember that one, right? The Sounders got the 2-0 win over Colorado, but Morris went down hard in the seventh minute and had to walk off unassisted. Not the way you want to start a season when you are a guy like Morris.
The Injury That Could Have Been Worse
According to Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer, Morris might have irritated the quad during warmups before that Colorado game. Then he actually started the match and aggravated it in the seventh minute. It was a rough way to begin 2026, but the fact that he is traveling with the squad to Minnesota is huge. This is a real possibility for getting him back on the field.
What This Means for the Road Trip
Having Morris back would be massive for the Sounders going forward. A designated player returning to the lineup is not something you take for granted. Minnesota United is not going to be an easy test, but if Morris can get minutes, even limited ones, that changes the dynamic of how the team can attack. The Emerald City needs its stars healthy and ready when they take the field, and Morris getting back into the mix is a huge step in that direction.
Game day is Sunday. If Morris suits up, this could be the spark the Sounders need to keep rolling.
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