Seattle Sounders FC are set to battle San Diego FC in Matchday 12's Walmart Saturday Showdown, with the match taking place on Saturday, May 9 at 10:30 pm ET/7:30 pm PT at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. The Sounders, who are currently fourth in the Western Conference with 20 points, have been unbeaten in six straight MLS matches, but are coming off a 1-1 draw at struggling Sporting Kansas City last weekend. Paul Rothrock has been a key player for the Sounders, pacing the team's attack with 4 goals and 1 assist. Cristian Roldan, a USMNT midfielder, has also been impressive, scoring 3 goals on the season. Jesús Ferreira has found a home in Seattle, leading the club in goal contributions with 1 goal and 5 assists during his second season in the Pacific Northwest. Jordan Morris, a veteran MLS forward, has spent a decade with the Sounders and has recorded 1 goal and 2 assists so far this year. Andrew Thomas, in his first full season as Seattle's starting goalkeeper, has impressed with 5 clean sheets and 5 goals allowed. The Sounders will be looking to return to winning ways against San Diego FC, who have struggled this season, currently sitting 12th in the Western Conference with 12 points. San Diego FC had lost their last 5 matches before picking up their first point in over a month in a 2-2 draw with LAFC last weekend. The Chrome-and-Azul will be without club captain Jeppe Tverskov, who is out with a lower-body injury. Anders Dreyer, a Landon Donovan MLS MVP finalist last season, has led the way for San Diego FC with 11 goal contributions, including 5 goals and 6 assists. Marcus Ingvartsen, the Danish striker, is SDFC's top scorer with 7 goals and bagged a brace during last weekend's matchup with LAFC. Onni Valakari, the Finnish midfielder, is off to a solid start during his second MLS season, posting 3 goals and 2 assists in 11 matches. Luca Bombino, the USYNT defender, recently returned to the starting XI after battling a lower-body injury and has tallied 1 goal and 1 assist in 8 matches. Manu Duah, a former first-overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft, has evolved into one of the league's best young center backs. The market appears to favor Seattle, who have turned Lumen Field into a fortress over the years. A San Diego road win would be an upset. The Sounders will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and secure a win against San Diego FC. With players like Rothrock, Roldan, and Ferreira leading the charge, Seattle Sounders FC are poised to make a strong push for the top spot in the Western Conference. The match against San Diego FC is a crucial one, and the Sounders will need to be at their best to come out on top. The team's defense, which has allowed a league-low 5 goals and kept 5 clean sheets, will be put to the test against San Diego FC's potent attack. The Sounders' midfield, led by Roldan and Ferreira, will need to control the pace of the game and create scoring opportunities for the team's forwards. With the Sounders' home crowd behind them, the team is confident that they can secure a win and move up the standings in the Western Conference.