Sounders win 1-0 over visiting Houston in a key match as the Sounders target at least the 3rd seed in the West. With these 3 points they leap frog over Houston to the 5th seed while also getting some distance from Vancouver in who drew PDX 1-1 and now sit in 7th & 9th respectively.

• Nicholaus Biela gets a 1st team contract!
• Club World Cup musings
• Off-Season DP and FA Signings
• Cascadia Cup Status
• Vancouver Away Wednesday
• Playoff Positioning Prognostications

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