For the first time in their MLS history, the Seattle Sounders are scheduled to kickoff a home playoff game in the afternoon. Although it’s still subject to change, the Sounders are currently slotted in for a 12:30 PM kickoff on Oct. 19 against FC Dallas in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs on FS1.
While that kickoff time won’t be free of conflicts — the University of Washington’s football team will be hosting Oregon across town at roughly the same time — it does make a lot of sense for other logistical reasons.