It is hot in Houston this time of year. Even with an 8 PM Central start time (6 PM Pacific) the temp will be mid-80s and feel like 94. In this environment the Seattle Sounders will try to continue their strong run of play while also maybe resting a couple players prior to the Sunday match at Portland. The Houston Dynamo are already looking towards 2017 so should be focused on youth, rather than victory at any cost.
Armando Villarreal is the center ref for the game in his 71st MLS match. Aaron Kovar is out with a broken clavicle.