There never seems to be a lack of stakes when the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers meet. Rarely, however, has a single playoff spot hung in the balance. But that’s exactly where the Sounders and Timbers find themselves tonight, both currently outside of playoff position but capable of moving in with a win.
The Sounders are coming off a wild 3-3 draw with the LA Galaxy in which they overcame a 2-0 halftime deficit to take a 3-2 lead, only to allow a stoppage-time penalty equalizer. They’ve gone 2-6-1 in their previous nine matches, a stretch that started with a 3-0 loss to the Timbers.