Yes, the Seattle Sounders crushed Portland when they last met. That 6-2 win may be burned in the memories of fans, but players and coaches tend to look forward more than backward. The Portland Timbers need to rebound, as they are on the edge of the red line, rather than the edge of the home-game-in-playoffs line where prognosticators expected in preseason.
Each team is also healthier than they were all the way back two weeks ago. That should mean a better match for observers on ESPN (7:30 PM PT). Fans in the stadium will be treated to their second rivalry match of the day, and that spectacle could even get in the heads of players for all four teams.