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Back from Hell: How Sounders’ Decision Day played out
Although it wasn’t always pretty, the Seattle Sounders did just enough to qualify for the MLS playoffs for the 17th time in 18 seasons with a 2–1 win over LAFC on Saturday. They’ll now host Real Salt Lake on Thursday, Nov. 19 in the play-in game with the winner advancing to face the No. 1 seed Vancouver Whitecaps in a best-of-3 series.
How the day played out
The Sounders entered Decision Day knowing that they didn’t control their own destiny, but firmly believing that a win would give them a chance to continue this roller-coaster season. Their faith was bolstered almost as soon as the slate of Western Conference games kicked off simultaneously at 4 PM PDT.