The Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs pick up steam when Seattle Sounders FC (No. 8) host Real Salt Lake (No. 9) in the Western Conference Wild Card match.
How to watch & stream
When
- Thursday, Nov. 19 | 10 pm ET/7 pm PT
Where
- Lumen Field | Seattle, Washington
The winner advances to a Round One Best-of-3 Series against No. 1Â Vancouver Whitecaps FC, starting on Nov. 22.
If the match is tied after 90 minutes, it will go directly to a penalty-kick shootout with no extra time.
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- Standings:Â Western Conference No. 8
- Regular season: 46 points (12W-12L-10D)
Seattle secured their postseason berth with a 2-1 Decision Day victory over LAFC, earning home-field advantage in the Wild Card round and extending their run of playoff appearances to 17 in 18 seasons since joining MLS in 2009.
Albert Rusnák and Sebastián Gómez scored against LAFC, giving head coach Brian Schmetzer’s side much-needed momentum after an up-and-down regular season.
With experienced contributors like Cristian Roldan and summer signing Dejan Joveljić leading the way, the Sounders will look to make the most of an opportunity to extend their campaign.
- Standings:Â Western Conference No. 9
- Regular season:Â 45 points (13W-15L-6D)
RSL punched their postseason ticket on Decision Day, defeating the LA Galaxy, 2-1, to claim the Western Conference’s final playoff spot.
Head coach Pablo Mastroeni’s side overcame significant roster challenges this year, including a knee injury to Diego Luna and the blockbuster transfer of homegrown phenom Zavier Gozo to English Premier League side Crystal Palace.
Rookie striker Sergi Solans has been a revelation, contributing 15g/4a, while forward Morgan Guilavogui (5g/10a) has provided another attacking threat as RSL booked a sixth-straight playoff trip.
