After their resounding 3-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday, the Seattle Sounders can book their ninth consecutive trip to the MLS Cup Playoffs this weekend. Here’s the scenario:
- Sounders win over the Philadelphia Union AND a Houston Dynamo loss to Minnesota United.
Here is how the Western Conference standings look heading into the final weekend before the FIFA international break:
A win over Philly would guarantee that Seattle finishes with no fewer than 50 points. A Houston loss means it can finish with no more than 49 points even if it wins its final three matches.