[MLS SPOTLIGHT] Saturday’s Seattle-Columbus match will shine a spotlight on the new centerback pairings at both clubs. ChadMarshall‘s move from the Crew has helped stabilize the leaky Sounders’ backline, while the new Michael ParkhurstGiancarlo Gonzalezpairing has quickly emerged as one of the best in MLS, which has seen 13 of 19 teams bring in new starting center backs or shift players into the middle from other positions.

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