Seattle Sounders, Houston Dynamo Begin Playoffs

The Seattle Sounders are set to face the Houston Dynamo in the first match of their Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs campaign on October 28 at Lumen Field. This best-of-three series sees Seattle, the fourth seed, coming off a strong finish to the season with a 12-2-3 record in their last 17 matches, while the Dynamo, the fifth seed, achieved a franchise record of 54 points. The Sounders have won the previous playoff meetings against the Dynamo and lead the all-time series. Houston is yet to secure a victory at Lumen Field, holding a 0-13-3 record there. Both teams have shown strong defensive capabilities this season, with Seattle allowing only 35 goals, the fewest in the West. The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:00 p.m. PT, and fans can watch it live for free on Apple TV and FS1.