After Costa Rica beat Colombia 3-2 in the other Group A match and the United States beat Paraguay 1-nil it means that US Soccer is coming back to Seattle for a competitive match. The possible opponents for Thursday's match are not yet known as any of Brazil, Peru and Ecuador could finish second in Group B.
Seattle last hosted the USA for a World Cup Qualifier against Panama in 2013. That June 11th match saw goals from Jozy Altidore and Eddie Johnson.