After twice failing to secure their place in the 2016 MLS Cup playoffs in the last week, the Seattle Sounders kicked off a week of hard work to prepare for the final day of the season on Sunday against Real Salt Lake. Head coach Brian Schmetzer said he “would have liked to be in a slightly more advantageous position, but it is what it is.”
While a couple of other results around the league could help the Sounders if they fail to do the job themselves, the team is fully focused on getting the three points that guarantees their spot.