Seattle is going for their 8th straight win, a record in the post-shootout era. They also want to continue rising up the table and give Clint Dempsey a proper send-off for retirement. He’s from Texas so I am pretty sure he has BBQ takes and they likely include Texas is better than Kansas City BBQ so...let’s get him some BBQTears.

Peter Vermes’ side has been fairly strong this season on their way to second in the West and after going five games without a win, they’ve won four straight matches. They also did not allow a goal in those four matches while scoring eight.

Sporting KC in brief

Record: 13-6-6 +17, 2nd in the West, 5th in Shield

Last Five: L-W-W-W-W with 10 goals scored and 3 conceded

Top Goal Scorer: Johnny Russell, 8

Top Assist Leader: Roger Espinoza, 9

Keeper shutouts | saves: Tim Melia, 11 | Tim Melia, 84

Sounders in brief

Record: 11-9-5 +5, 6th in West, 11th in Shield

Last Five: W-W-W-W-W-W-W with 16 goals scored and 3 conceded

Top Goal Scorer: Nicolas Lodeiro & Will Bruin, 6

Top Assist Leader: Nicolas Lodeiro, 9

Keeper shutouts | saves: Stefan Frei, 6 | Stefan Frei, 86

How to Watch

Date/Time: Saturday, September 1, 1:00 PM

Location: CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington

TV: Univision, JoeTV

Streaming: YouTube TV (Seattle & Spokane markets), Twitter Sports

Radio: 950 KJR AM (English), El Rey 1360AM (Spanish)