It all comes down to this.
On Sunday, the Sounders host the San Jose Earthquakes on Decision Day (1:30 p.m. PT; JOEtv, YouTube TV, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM | TICKETS). There is plenty to play for this weekend, from playoff positioning to setting records to achieving milestones.
Here are a few things to know heading into SEAvSJ.
1. A point guarantees a postseason home match
There are dozens of positioning scenarios based on the results across the Western Conference, but simply put, a win or draw against the Earthquakes guarantees the Sounders a home match the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs.