Seattle Sounders vs Houston Dynamo – Major League Soccer – Preview

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Sreya

Seattle Sounders vs Houston Dynamo – Seattle Sounders host Houston Dynamo at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington in a crucial Western Conference game of the Major League Soccer as they fight for a place in the MLS playoffs.

Seattle Sounders have forty four points from thirty one matches and sit on the sixth place, which has put them in contention for the Finals Playoff. Houston Dynamo, on the contrary, sit at the bottom of the Western Conference table with thirty two points and have been ruled out of the race for the playoffs.

Seattle Sounders won their last match against Vancouver Whitecaps by a 2-1 scoreline, stretching their consecutive streak of wins to four matches, while Houston Dynamo lost their second match on the trot when they were beaten 3-2 at home by Colorado Rapids.

Team News

Clint Dempsey has been ruled out for the season due to a heart condition. Roman Torres has been listed as a doubt. Nicolas Lodeiro returns from suspension, while Jordan Morris has returned early from international duty.

Houston Dynamo’s only injury concerns are Tyler Deric and Agus, both of whom will face late fitness tests.

Seattle Sounders Possible Starting Lineup: Stefan Frei, Tyrone Mears, Roman Torres, Chad Marshall, Joevin Jones, Erik Friburg, Osvaldo Alonso, Cristian Roldan, Andreas Ivanschitz, Nicolas Lodeiro, Jordan Morris.

Houston Dynamo Possible Starting Lineup: Joe Willis, Sheanon Williams, Jalil Anibaba, Raul Rodriguez, DeMarcus Besaley, Collen Warner, Boniek Garcia, Ricardo Clark, Alex, Cristian Maidana, Will Bruin.

“I wanted to come back and help the Sounders. We have to come out and put our stamp on the game. We know that we still have a job to do and we’ve gotta keep pushing and keep that edge to hopefully make the playoffs.”

– Jordan Morris, Seattle Sounders.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Seattle Sounders vs Houston Dynamo H2H Stats, the last five matches between these two sides have resulted in three draws and two wins for the Sounders. The Washington-based club will start as clear favorites and are likely to win by a 2-0 scoreline.