In front of an amped crowd of 50,000 or so, the Seattle Sounders will attempt to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs - again. This Sunday’s 1 PM kickoff will mark the third straight match Seattle could ensure qualification for the postseason. Their rivals, Real Salt Lake, are at the end of a six-game winless streak. Sounders have only lost twice under coach Brian Schmetzer. Both teams can qualify with a win, but even a loss does not end their hopes for a Cup run.
Today is Zach Scott’s final regular season match as a Sounder. It could also be Brian Schmetzer’s last game as their head coach.