Time: 4:30
TV: KONG 6/16

The Sounders right now are facing off against one of the best teams in the league. Being that it is nearing the end of the season it is in the thick of the playoff hunt. The Sounders right now are holding on to a wild card spot. If the Sounders want to lock up the playoffs they will most likely need to win 2 of their last 3 games and tie 1 of them. This will give them 44 points overall which is a really secure point total.

Columbus right now is the only MLS team to have clinched the playoffs so far. Even with the loss of coach Sigi Schmid at the beginning of the season, to the Sounders, Columbus was able to turn around after last season and prove that they are the MLS Champions. The main reason for their success is forward Guillermo Barros Schelotto who has scored 12 goals in 21 games that has played. Even without Schelotto Columbus has been a dominating team and is probably the best overall team in the league.

Seattle on the other hand is coming off of a tough loss to the New England Revolution. The game started off well with a quick goal from Fredy Montero, but from then on out they struggled. They weren't able to lock down the defense allowing 2 goals to let the Revolution come away with the 2-1 victory. If the Sounders want to make this game close and try for the win or the tie they will need a perfect all around game. This has been hard lately because it seems whenever the offense does well the defense struggles and vise versa. With a full roster today and no major injuries I see the Sounders playing well, and I see a big game from Ljundberg.

I see the Sounders under the coaching of Schimd coming out strong, but not being able to close out the game against this good of a team. I see a 1-1 tie in this one.

Go Sounders!!

Side note: It will be interesting how Schimd will be recieved returning to Columbus for the first time since their MLS Cup win.