Editor’s Note: In anticipation of the Seattle Sounders first-ever appearance in the MLS Cup Final on Saturday (5 p.m. PT; FOX/UniMas/KIRO 97.3 FM/El Rey 1360AM), SoundersFC.com’s Nick Firchau spoke with Fox Sports analyst Alexi Lalas about the Sounders’ surprising 2016 turnaround, the most enticing personnel matchup against Toronto FC and what it would mean to Seattle – and MLS fans everywhere – if the Sounders win the Cup.
SoundersFC.com: I have a text from you in my phone from Aug. 11 that says “See you in the playoffs … Epic MLS run coming.