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With the treble still in play, FC Dallas must adapt their playing style to accommodate Mauro Diaz's absence. Their squad gets their first test in adaptability this Sunday, as they face the Sounders in the rubber match of a back and forth regular season series.
On the other side of the playoff bracket, the LA Galaxy look to be getting reinforcements for their matchup versus Colorado, with Steven Gerrard potentially ready to give it a full go.
While many of Sports Illustrated's experts highlighted Toronto and LA as dangerous semifinalists, Alexander Abnos noted that the Sounders are on the kind of roll that has catapulted many teams to the Cup.