Seattle Sounders FC to host Sporting Kansas City in MLS Western Conference semifinals

Matchup features two of MLS's most successful teams in recent years

Sounders looking to reach MLS Cup for fifth time in seven years, while Sporting KC aims for third MLS Cup appearance in eight years

The Seattle Sounders FC will host Sporting Kansas City in the Western Conference semifinals of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Sunday, Oct. 30 (3 pm ET | FS1, FOX Deportes). It will be the third meeting between the two teams this season, with each team winning once.

The Sounders are the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference after finishing the regular season with a 17-11-6 record. They advanced to the semifinals with a 3-0 win over FC Dallas in the first round of the playoffs.

Sporting KC is the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference after finishing the regular season with a 17-11-6 record. They advanced to the semifinals with a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the first round of the playoffs.

The Sounders have won two MLS Cups in the past four years (2016, 2019) and are looking to reach the MLS Cup for the fifth time in seven years. Sporting KC won the MLS Cup in 2013 and is looking to reach the MLS Cup for the third time in eight years.

The matchup between the Sounders and Sporting KC is one of the most anticipated in the MLS playoffs. Both teams have a lot of experience in the playoffs and are looking to make a deep run this year.

The Sounders are led by midfielder Nico Lodeiro, who was named the MLS MVP in 2019. Lodeiro is a creative playmaker who can create chances for his teammates and score goals himself. The Sounders also have a strong defense, led by center back Yeimar Gomez Andrade.

Sporting KC is led by midfielder Johnny Russell, who was named the MLS Newcomer of the Year in 2018. Russell is a dangerous attacker who can score goals from anywhere on the field. Sporting KC also has a strong defense, led by center back Matt Besler.

The match between the Sounders and Sporting KC is expected to be a close and competitive one. Both teams are evenly matched and will be looking to advance to the MLS Cup.