League-position context
Colorado Rapids rank2nd
Seattle Sounders rank3rd
Colorado Rapids points61
Seattle Sounders points60
Colorado Rapids: #2 ยท 61 pts ยท GD +16
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Seattle Sounders: #3 ยท 60 pts ยท GD +20
1 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.