In each of the last two matchups (both on the road) Houston held a one-goal lead until late in the match, when the Seattle Sounders managed a pair of tying stoppage-time goals. Now, the Worst in the West will visit the Emerald City, eliminated from playoff contention and with an interim coach at the helm.
The standings will tell you that Houston’s been a bad team this year, occupying the bottom part of the Western Conference standings for nearly the entire season. But their home record has been nearly respectable, with this weekend’s loss to the Colorado Rapids only their fourth loss at BBVA Compass Stadium.