MLS Cup Playoffs

SCENARIOS: Postseason seeding at stake for Sounders on Decision Day

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Heading into MLS Decision Day, the Seattle Sounders have already secured a top three spot in the Western Conference and a guaranteed home match at Lumen Field. Where the Sounders finish in the top three with Sporting Kansas City and the Colorado Rapids will be determined on Sunday. Here are each of the three matches and what needs to happen to determine where the Sounders can end the regular season.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Seattle Sounders

Sporting Kansas City vs. Real Salt Lake

Colorado Rapids vs. LAFC

The Seattle Sounders will finish FIRST in the West IF:

• The Sounders defeat the Whitecaps

OR

• The Sounders draw the Whitecaps AND

• Sporting KC does not win vs. RSL AND

• The Rapids do not win vs. LAFC

OR

• The Sounders lose to the Whitecaps AND

• Sporting KC loses vs. RSL AND

• The Rapids do not win vs. LAFC

OR

• The Sounders lose to the Whitecaps by one goal AND

• Sporting KC ties RSL AND

• The Rapids do not win vs. LAFC AND

• The Sounders finish with more Goals For on the season than SKC

The Sounders will finish SECOND in the West IF:

• The Sounders draw vs. the Whitecaps AND

• One of Sporting KC and the Rapids win and the other does not win

OR

• The Sounders lose vs. the Whitecaps AND

• Sporting KC loses vs. RSL AND

• The Rapids win vs. LAFC

OR

• The Sounders lose vs. the Whitecaps by one goal AND

• Sporting KC ties vs. RSL AND

• The Rapids win vs. LAFC AND

• The Sounders finish with more Goals For on the season than SKC

The Sounders will finish THIRD in the West IF:

• The Sounders do not win vs. Vancouver AND

• Both Sporting KC and the Rapids win

OR

• The Sounders lose to the Whitecaps by one goal AND

• Sporting KC ties or wins vs. RSL AND

• The Rapids win vs. LAFC AND

• Sporting KC finishes with more Goals For on the season than the Sounders

OR

• The Sounders lose to the Whitecaps by at least two goals AND

• Sporting KC ties or wins vs. RSL AND

• The Rapids win vs. LAFC

Tickets for playoff matches will be on sale to the general public Monday, November 8th at 3 p.m.

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Two Tickets & Two Beers (vs. Portland Timbers)

Two Tickets & Two Beers (vs. Portland Timbers)

Come out to Lumen Field to watch your Seattle Sounders take on Portland with this special ticket offer sponsored by Michelob Ultra. For just $40 + Taxes & Fees, get two tickets & two beers for the match. For 21+ fans only and drinks must be picked up in the North Plaza 21+ beer garden prior to kickoff.

Kickoff at 7:30 p.m. PT on October 4.

Match & Merch Bundle (vs. Portland Timbers)

Match & Merch Bundle (vs. Portland Timbers)

Add a limited-edition Cascadia Rivalry t-shirt to your ticket to the Portland Timbers match. Matchday pick up info will be communicated prior to the match via email.

Kickoff at 7:30 p.m. PT on October 4.