After a spell of three matches in eight days, the Sounders returned to training at Starfire Sports this week with more time to prepare for a crucial Western Conference clash against the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday (4:30 p.m. PT; JOEtv, YouTube TV, Univision-Seattle, 1090 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM).
With the Portland Timbers and Earthquakes each dropping points in their midweek matches on Wednesday, the Rave Green have officially qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs for 11 consecutive seasons, a new league record.
However, the team isn’t willing to rest on their laurels.