The Seattle Sounders have now arrived at the point of the season where it’s literally win-or-go-home. Thanks to a couple of decent results on Saturday, today’s game will absolutely matter, but the Sounders will need to do their part. If the Sounders drop any points in their final two games, they’ll be eliminated from the playoffs no matter what happens elsewhere.
Despite their place in the standings, Sporting KC looks like a team more than capable of ending the Sounders’ playoff hopes. After a rough start, Sporting are currently among the hottest teams in MLS with six straight unbeaten and five straight wins at Children’s Mercy Park.