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Seattle Sounders hold edge vs. Rapids, but know they need to finish

The Seattle Sounders are 90 minutes from MLS Cup, but they are not yet ready to call themselves finalists.

Following Tuesday's 2-1 home victory in Leg 1 of the Audi 2016 MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Championship, the Sounders have the edge ahead of Sunday's closing leg against the Colorado Rapids (1 p.m. PT; ESPN; 770 KTTH, El Rey 1360am), but there's the matter of those 90 minutes left to play, which will ultimately decide their fate.

"Starting the series with a win is very important," said Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer on a Wednesday conference call.