When the Seattle Sounders last met the San Jose Earthquakes, the teams seemed to be heading in totally opposite directions. Sure, the Earthquakes were riding a four-game unbeaten streak but they were all ties and were winless in 11, while the Sounders were still flying high from their season-opening 13-game unbeaten run.
The two sides meet for a third time still separated by a healthy margin in the standings, but playing similarly well. The Earthquakes’ win over the Sounders in their previous meeting kickstarted a resurgence that has seen them go 5-2-4 over their last 11, which has moved them to within three points of a playoff spot.