Sounders v FC Dallas - Seattle advances to Western Finals

Sounders v FC Dallas community player ratings

Chad Marshall put together the second-best two-game stretch of the season in MLS Cup tournament two-game victory over Dallas.

LevyFilms captures Sounders' advancement

There's some beautiful images in here, as well as some very good looks of key moments as the Seattle Sounders gutted out a 0-0 tie to advance to the Western Conference finals.

Bracket coverage controls Fabian Castillo

FC Dallas thought they'd have the upper hand against Leo Gonzalez. It didn't workout that way.

Tactics: Sounders vs. Dallas

The Seattle Sounders played a defensive strategy to a clean sheet against FC Dallas

Observations from Sounders' 'win' over FC Dallas

Defense deserves a ton of credit.

My Day With ECS: 2014

Every year I get into the Brougham End and celebrate soccer in a very different way. Being there for a Playoff "win" was quite special.

Relive qualifying for the conference finals

Win or go home... or in this case a draw would suffice. Due to the road goal Seattle advances and Dallas does whatever teams not in the Playoffs do.

Sounders advance with 0-0 tie

Ugly, but we'll take it.

Alonso out with apparently hamstring injury

He left match in 56th minute.

Contraband pizza guy is going to be a star

Let's all laugh at Kyle Martino

Mike McCready killed the national anthem

Seattle has some pretty good musicians, it turns out.

Gonzalo Pineda returns to Sounders' starting lineup

Sounders v FCD Western Semis Leg 2 - Gamethread

NBC Sports has the broadcast at 7:30 PM. A win and Seattle advances. A zero-zero draw and Seattle advances. If Dallas wins or scores two or more times in a draw they advance. One-one gives us all bonus soccer.

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Every once in a while

You don't want it to be just once more in 2014.

Sounders entering Leg Two near full health

In a win (or nil-nil draw) or go home match Sounders Coach Sigi Schmid has nearly a full compliment of players from which to choose his XI.

Sounders at FC Dallas MLS Cup community ratings

Chad Marshall wins man of the match. Stefan Frei earns his highest score of the season.

One the Line: A Date with Destiny

Is Monday's playoff match against Dallas the Seattle Sounders most important in team history?

FC Dallas match is sold out

Capacity will be limited to regular capacity.

FC Dallas show false dominance

Despite putting together impressive passes completed numbers and a high number of dribbles, Dallas did few things that show they can win on the road in leg two.

Sounders battling sickness, injuries

None of them seem serious enough to force players to miss FC Dallas match, though.

Sounders at FC Dallas, MLS Cup player ratings

Chad Marshall, Zach Scott, Stefan Frei and Ozzie Alonso all excellent in 1-1 draw in opening game of MLS Cup tournament.

Bringing home that away goal (animated)

Not pretty but effective. In the playoffs you just need results and Osvaldo Alonso delivered just that with an important away goal tie-breaker. Seattle has all going for it heading in to the home leg.

By the numbers: FC Dallas vs. Sounders

Chad Marshall dominated the aerial battle.