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That goal changes the complexion of tonight's game, and indeed the balance of power in this series. Home advantage has been a huge factor in this season's playoffs and Seattle look like they could blow Dallas away here.
The visitors just looking to cling on until halftime.
Seattle Sounders take the lead in playoff decider
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FC DallasGOOOOAAAAAAL! Rusnak
The hosts have the break-through and you have it say that it was coming!
Clever ball in behind the Dallas defence from Joao Paulo and Albert Rusnak coolly slots past Paes.
Jader Obrian
The Dallas forward is booked after being over-eager to get back at put pressure on Joao Paulo.
A chance for Seattle to delivery from around 35 yards now...
Seattle are starting to take control of the game now, pinning Dallas back in their own half.
The home crowd is in good voice. They sense that something is building for their side here.
Chance! Seattle
Brilliant run from Jordan Morris in behind the Dallas defence. He pulls the ball back and it lands at the feet of Joao Paulo on the penalty spot.
The Seattle defender looks to pass the ball into the corner but Paes gets down well to save.
Massive chance for Seattle!
Corner played short to Alex Roldan, he dinks a delightful ball into the box. Kamungo heads the ball clear for Dallas.
Nouhou bursts out of defence and into the Seattle midfield, making space for teammates elsewhere.
The hosts continue to push up the field and find Alex Roldan down the right flank. He looks to cross but it's blocked by Junqua.
Seattle corner.
Good play from Atencio to flick a header on towards Leo Chu on the left, but the youngster had strayed offside.
Free kick for FC Dallas midway through their own half.
Leo Chu looks to bundle his way through the Dallas defence but the ball ricochets back at the Seattle forward and a free kick is awarded.
Brilliant touch and turn from Cristian Roldan, who swivels and charges into the Dallas penalty box.
Good spell of possession for Seattle here.
Jackson Ragen wins the header for Seattle but his attempt on goal is easily saved by Paes.
Dallas forward Obrian is told to calm down by the referee after being a little over-eager on the halfway line.
Seattle win the free kick, a chance to clip the ball forward into the box.
There's a real intensity in the game tonight, a sense of finality that has not be present in the previous two meetings in the best-of-three series. There's hardly any time on the ball and both teams are being forced to play pretty directly.
Jordan Morris has struggled to get into the game for Seattle in the opening stages, Dallas' midfield duo has done a good job off blocking the service.
As we approach the 15-minute mark, Dallas will probably be the happier of the two sides. They have managed to prevent any clear sight at goal for the hosts.
That chance came from some strong running from Pomvkal, finding space behind the Seattle backline. He isn't the most technically accomplished forward, but he can be a real nuisance with his tireless running.
Chance! Dallas
First opening of the game goes to the visitors! The ball was pulled back toward Kamungo on the penalty spot but a Seattle defender managed to get a foot in just in time.
Good play from Joao Paulo for Seattle in the middle, sweeping the ball out wide to Roldan on the right.
Even in the first few minutes it's clear to see that Seattle have been told to pay particular attention to Dallas forward Bernard Kamungo. The 21-year-old created both goals in last week's 2-1 win for Dallas.
And just as I write that, Kamungo is scythed down on the edge of the box.
There's a spell of head Tennis in the middle of the field, both teams looking to play fairly direct in the opening stages. Both teams are hard-working off the ball and there's very little space in the midfield.
Good play from Dallas to pounce on a loose pass in the Seattle defence. The ball is worked to Arriola, who looks to square it to Obrian in the middle.
Seattle manage to cut it out and clear, but the hosts did not look convincing there defensively.
Another good delivery, this time finding Cristian Roldan's head about right yards from goal. He gets a good connection but can't get it on target.
Goal kick for FC Dallas.
It's a brilliant delivery that zips along the six-yard box and bounces around until Dallas are able to scramble a clearance.
Seattle come straight back at them and win another corner. Rusnak to take again...
Immediately the Sounders are on the attack and win a corner kick.
And we're off!
We're underway at Lumen Field...
Jordan Morris could be key for Seattle Sounders
Seattle boss Brian Schmetzer has opted to field Jordan Morris as a central striker in recent weeks and the experienced forward certainly seems to be enjoying the opportunity. He began his playoff scoring with a thumping header at Lumen Field, before added this brilliant solo goal last time out in Dallas.
Can he make it three from three tonight?
We're about to find out...
Kick-off approaching at Lumen Field. The players are in the tunnel, preparing to walk out in front of this raucous atmosphere in Seattle.
It looks like a thrilling evening of playoff soccer on the cards here...
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Preparations underway in Seattle
Seattle Sounders have gone a little under the radar this season, but some commentators have tipped them as dark horses in this year's MLS Cup Playoffs. The Seattle team still features members of the sides that won the MLS Cup in 2016 and 2019.
Stalwart Jordan Morris starts up front again tonight, looking to follow up on his two in two record in the playoffs this year.
Recap: Jader Obrian confirms Dallas win
FC Dallas went into Game Two knowing that they would be out of the playoffs unless they beat Seattle Sounders on home turf. They got off to a lightning-quick start, racing into a two-goal lead, but Seattle reduced the deficit in the second half.
Dallas wrapped up the victory late on with this nicely-taken goal from Jader Obrian...
Home advantage could be key at Lumen Field
It's no secret that home advantage plays a role, but when these two sides meet it seems particularly pronounced. The home side has won in both of the two games so far and the home side dominance goes back many years.
In the last 29 MLS meetings between Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas, the home side has only been defeated once. Of the other 28 fixtures, 20 have been won by the home team and there have been eight draws.
Can Dallas spring a surprise and upset the odds tonight?
It will be very interesting to see how Nico Estevez lines up without Jesus Ferreira in the team. He is not always the most reliable finisher but he has hit 13 goals for FC Dallas this year, by far the most in the team.
But Ferreira's iNFLuence goes far beyond the numbers; his intelligence and creativity has helped to unlock the likes of Kamungo and Obrian on the flanks.
Jesus Ferreira out for FC Dallas!
Bad news for Dallas fans as team captain Jesus Ferreira is unable to even feature from the bench due to injury. The USMNT forward is a vital cog in the team's offensive structures and will be sorely missed this evening.
Bernard Kamungo will have to shoulder much of Dallas' attacking responsibility after his game-inning contribution in Game Two.
Unchanged team for Seattle Sounders
Incredibly, Seattle Sounders have named the same starting XI for the third consecutive Game in this best-of-three series.
Once again there's no room for stalwarts Raul Ruidiaz and Nicolas Lodeiro.
We're expecting Seattle Sounders vs FC Dallas team news very shortly...
FC Dallas touch down at Lumen Field
Here we go! FC Dallas captain Jesus Ferreira leads his team to Lumen Field for tonight's must-win MLS Cup Playoffs clash. With the best-of-three series tied at 1-1, whoever is victorious this evening will progress to the Conference Semi-Finals.
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Lumen Field ready for playoff decider
This season is the first edition of the new best-of-three format in Round One of the playoffs. Seattle took the first game at home and Dallas followed that up with victory in Texas to level the series.
Tonight we're back at Lumen Field, Seattle for this all-important Game Three.
Seattle Sounders vs FC Dallas: Live!
Good evening and welcome to AS USA, where we will be bringing you all of the action from the crucial playoff clash. Seattle will be the favourites to progress at Lumen Field but they come up against a Dallas side who can pose a real threat on the bench.
One team's playoff journey ends tonight...
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