The Seattle Sounders FC are set to face the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, September 28, at 7:30 p.m. PT at Lumen Field in a match that could have significant implications for the Sounders' playoff hopes. This encounter is part of the Major League Soccer (MLS) schedule and promises to be an intense battle between two teams vying for top spots in the Western Conference.
The Sounders, currently ranked 6th, have the opportunity to clinch a playoff spot with a win against the 5th-ranked Houston Dynamo. Even if they don't secure a victory, the Sounders can still clinch a playoff berth with a draw if FC Dallas drops points against Orlando City, or with a loss if Dallas loses and Austin FC fails to win their game.
Match Details and Streaming Information
The match will be available to stream globally on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, with English commentary led by Rodolfo Landeros and Mariano Trujillo, and Spanish commentary by Adrian Garcia Marquez and Francisco Pinto. Local fans can tune in on 93.3 KJR FM for English radio coverage and El Rey 1360AM for Spanish radio coverage.
For those looking to watch the match in a social setting, over 300,000 commercial locations in the United States will have access to MLS Season Pass via DIRECTV for BUSINESS. Fans can use the DIRECTV Sports Bar Finder app to find a local establishment showing the game.
Head-to-Head Statistics and Recent Form
Historically, the Seattle Sounders FC have a strong advantage over the Houston Dynamo, with 17 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses in their direct matches. The Sounders have also been dominant at home, with the Dynamo never having won in 16 visits to Lumen Field, including six straight wins by the Sounders in Seattle.
In recent form, the Sounders have had a mixed bag with a record of DWWLW, while the Dynamo have shown consistency with a record of WDWDW. The Dynamo are known for their strong defensive play and high possession rates, but they struggle to convert possession into goals.
Player Availability and Injuries
The Sounders will be without João Paulo due to a calf injury, and Léo Chú and Raúl Ruidíaz are listed as questionable due to illness and a knee issue, respectively. For the Houston Dynamo, Lawrence Ennali, Hector Herrera, and Nelson Quinones are out with injuries, while Latif Blessing and Ezequiel Ponce are questionable.
Jordan Morris, who has already set a career high for all-competition goals with 17, will be looking to continue his impressive form and potentially become the first Sounders player to reach 20 goals in a season.
Additional Matchday Events
Before the match, Román Torres will be honored as the latest Sounders Legend in a pregame ceremony, adding to the excitement and significance of the evening.
