This will be Toronto FC’s first visit to CenturyLink Field with a rave green banner hanging from the rafters above the west stands. It will be the first time they face the Seattle Sounders with a star above their crest. Everywhere TFC looks, there will be reminders about December 10, 2016. It is perfect theater for ESPN. They moved the game to noon to try to garner a few more eyeballs for a match between two of the best teams in MLS.
Both sides are different now. Seattle’s starting lineup will have three or more changes from the Cup-winning XI.