The Houston Dynamo have secured a spot in the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive year, following FC Dallas' loss to Orlando City. They currently hold the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference and are set to face the Seattle Sounders, who are one point behind them. The Sounders can also clinch a playoff berth by winning against Houston or via a combination of other match outcomes. Both teams are in good form, with Houston on a five-match unbeaten streak and Seattle looking to bounce back from a recent draw against San Jose. The match is significant as it could determine playoff positions for both teams, with the Dynamo aiming for their first postseason success since 2017 under coach Ben Olsen. The game will take place at Lumen Field, coinciding with heavy traffic due to other events in the area.