Sounders at Houston Dynamo: Gamethread with updates

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsThe prequel to Decision Day involves every Western Conference team playing at 2 PM today. It could result in massive movement for the Seattle Sounders as they face the eliminated and demoralized Houston Dynamo. With a shot at second in the West on the line Brian Schmetzer will see the return of his best scorer (Raul Ruidiaz), best creator (Nicolas Lodeiro) and strong defender (Gustav Svensson).

Houston is also stronger than they were when they lost to Seattle in Seattle just two weeks ago. Their internationals are also back, which means they should have some scoring punch, particularly on the counter. Dynamo aren’t even able to play spoiler, the Sounders are in.…