When the season started, these were the two Western Conference favorites. Two runs changed both teams’ fates. Seattle Sounders started the season mediocre, but are riding a 12-match unbeaten streak. Currently third in the West they can still target a first place finish. FC Dallas is now riding a nine-game winless performance.
Saturday’s 5 PM game (JOEtv, Univision-Seattle, MLS Live) is the opportunity for the Sounders to win again, as they drew their last three games. It is also Dallas’ chance to right their ship and get on a path to the playoffs, fending off the ‘Quakes and RSL.