The 2017 MLS schedule pits a rematch of MLS Cup 2016 on Saturday May 6th at 1 PM (ESPN) when Seattle Sounders host Toronto FC. Seattle will be on national TV 12 times (ESPN 6 times, FS1 5 times, one time on FOX and none on UniMas) in 2017. The season starts with two road games (at Houston on March 4 and at Montreal on the 11th). It ends with a playoff run-in of sorts. The Sounders will play on zero dates during CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying.
The home opener is Sunday March 19th.