MLS Cup Playoffs

SEAvTOR 101: Everything you need to know when the Seattle Sounders host Toronto FC in MLS Cup

Nico Lodeiro vs Toronto 2019

For the first time in club history, the Seattle Sounders will host the MLS Cup final as they take on Toronto FC for the third time in four seasons. Here is everything you need to know:




Matchday Guide

WHEN AND WHERE: Kickoff is set for 12:08 p.m. PT on Sunday at CenturyLink Field.


WHERE TO WATCH: The match will be televised on ABC and Univision.


WHERE TO LISTEN: The match will air on 950 KJR AM and in Spanish on El Rey 1360 AM.


ALL-TIME HISTORY: The Sounders are 10-4-2 all-time against Toronto, including a penalty kick shootout win at BMO Field in the 2016 MLS Cup final. In their only meeting during the 2019 MLS regular season, the Rave Green picked up a 3-2 win over TFC at CenturyLink Field on April 13.



HOW THEY GOT HERE: Seattle advanced to MLS Cup with an exhilarating 3-1 win over LAFC at Banc of California Stadium in the Western Conference Final. Falling behind 1-0 in the 17th minute, Raúl Ruidíaz leveled the score five minutes later, while Nicolás Lodeiro notched the winner in the 26th minute. Ruidíaz then added an insurance tally in the 64th minute. Toronto knocked off Atlanta United 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With the score level at 1-1, substitute Nick DeLeon stamped TFC’s ticket to MLS Cup with a screamer to the top corner in the 78th minute.


SEATTLE’S SON: Since taking the helm midway through the 2016 regular season, Head Coach Brian Schmetzer has steered his hometown club to the MLS Cup final in three of four seasons.


LODEIRO THE LEGEND: Lodeiro has become synonymous with success in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. In his first two seasons with Seattle, the midfield maestro guided the Sounders to back-to-back finals, lifting the club’s first-ever MLS Cup in 2016. From just three starts in the 2019 postseason, Lodeiro has tallied two goals and four assists.



RED-HOT RUIDÍAZ: Speaking of in-form attacking players, Ruidíaz has recorded three goals and three assists en route to the final.


RUBBER MATCH: Seattle and Toronto traded off MLS Cup titles in 2016 and 2017, both of which were played at BMO Field. This time, however, the decisive third match will be played at CenturyLink Field, giving the Sounders an opportunity to pull ahead of their Eastern Conference counterpart.  


HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE: The Sounders are 5-2-1 all-time at home against TFC.


CLOSE ‘EM DOWN: Three of TFC’s nine goals in the postseason have come off shots from outside the box.


VETERAN SAVVY: Six players on the Sounders roster featured in both the 2016 and 2017 MLS Cup finals against Toronto.

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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.