The Seattle Sounders are back in action for the third time in just a week on the road at BC Place against the Vancouver Whitecaps this Sunday (5 p.m. PT; FS1; KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, El Rey 1360am). Seattle finds itself above the red line for the first time this season after two wins in the last two matches. With that in mind, here are the other Western Conference matches this weekend and their implications for the Sounders.
Colorado Rapids vs. Portland Timbers (Saturday, 6 p.m. PT)
Saturday features matchup of the only MLS team which hasn’t lost at home all season (Colorado) and the only MLS team that hasn’t won on the road (Portland).