Follow here for live updates and analysis as the Sounders host FC Dallas in their first match in two weeks.
The World Cup qualifying break is behind them, and the Sounders are back in action after a two-week absence — still looking to clinch a playoff berth. Seattle had a chance two Sundays ago in Philadelphia but were shut out 2-0, leaving the Sounders with 47 points and tied with Portland for third in the Western Conference, four points out of first but also only five from out of playoff position.