It’s a little earlier than anyone expected it, but the Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles FC were probably always destined to meet this year if for no other reason that the soccer gods demanded a rematch of last year’s playoff match. That comes tonight, only this time it’s the Sounders hosting and claiming the status of presumed favorites.

Here’s what we’ll be looking for.

Own the streak

Thanks to win over Toronto FC in last year’s MLS Cup, the Sounders tied the record for most consecutive postseason wins at 12. The original record was one of the longest standing in the league, with D.