The Seattle Sounders host the Houston Dynamo on Saturday (7 p.m. PT; JOEtv, YouTube TV, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM; TICKETS) in Week 11 MLS action. Here are three matchups to watch, presented by Toyota.
Brad Smith vs. Alberth Elis
It’s very rare in soccer that a result is determined by a single matchup. But that could be the case on Saturday as Smith and Elis vie for control of the Sounders’ left flank. Elis, who has four goals and five assists through eight matches, is in electric form for the Dynamo, blending elite speed with an innate ability to create chances after eliminating a defender off the dribble.