Seattle Sounders FC is set to make their FIFA Club World Cup debut on Saturday as they come up against Egyptian side Al-Ahly. The Sounders have become the first United States team in history to qualify for the Club World Cup after they won the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League.
According to Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei, the game with Al-Ahly is set to be a clash of styles. While the winners of the game will play UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid in the semifinals, Frei insists that his team will not make the mistake of overlooking the threat posed by their Egyptian opponents in Saturday’s game.
“We definitely don’t look past Al Ahly. They are a very experienced team in this tournament, but if we do find ourselves moving forward, it would be incredible,” the goalkeeper explained. “For an MLS team to have the opportunity to play against arguably the best team in the world for something meaningful is a privilege, it’s an honor. We sense that and we want to win against Al Ahly so that we can showcase our skill against such a huge opponent.”
