If Seattle Sounders FC want to appear in the 2016 MLS Cup Playoffs this match against the Portland Timbers is basically a must-win. Sure, there are other paths that get them in, but the easiest, by far, is to beat Portland. And then next week, beat them again. It should make for fine television (FS1 at 6:30 PM Pacific) as the Timbers also need to show playoff intent through victory. The Timbers are only 2-3-1 +1 in their last six and they are trying to rebuild their defense on the fly. Seattle is the best team in the West in the past six games going 3-2-1 +3.
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers: Game time, TV schedule and live stream for MLS match twenty-four
