Seattle Sounders Clinch 15th Playoff Berth

The Seattle Sounders secured their playoff position with a 1-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo, thanks to Paul Rothrock's 22nd-minute goal, which marked his fourth of the season. Both teams had already clinched playoff berths before kickoff due to earlier results involving FC Dallas and Austin FC. The Sounders' win allowed them to leapfrog the Dynamo in the Western Conference standings, moving into a tie for fourth place. Goalkeeper Stefan Frei recorded his 10th clean sheet of the season, demonstrating the Sounders' strong defensive capabilities. Despite Houston controlling nearly 70% possession, they struggled to convert opportunities, managing only two speculative shots on goal. The Sounders will next face the Vancouver Whitecaps, while the Dynamo will host the New England Revolution.