We’ve finally made it, the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs. After a season of ups and downs that began in March, the “real season” starts now. First up for the Seattle Sounders is their Cascadia rivals, the Portland Timbers.
The Timbers entered the playoffs as the number five seed and defeated FC Dallas 2-1 this past Wednesday night. The Sounders, who finished as the number 2 seed, didn’t have to play mid-week and should hopefully be well rested for this encounter. Portland finished with a record of 15-10-9 (54 points in 34 games; 1.