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.