The Seattle Sounders are taking on the Houston Dynamo in a two-leg Western Conference Championship in the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs with a spot in MLS Cup on the line. Here are three matchups to watch.
Sounders right back Kelvin Leerdam vs. Dynamo left winger Alberth Elis
Kelvin Leerdam has been a massive addition since he signed with the Sounders on July 1. Seattle is 8-2-6 in his 16 starts in the regular season and postseason and has been one of the best defensive teams in the league.