The Sounders, on the other hand, have only one point in their past eight away games and have not seen success since defeating Toronto FC on July 2 when playing away from Lumen Field.
In order to make way for Cristian Roldan to reclaim the starting spot, Brian Schmetzer starts Jordan Morris as the only forward for the first time this year.
The Seattle Sounders are currently in a stage in the season when winning is simply a matter of staying alive.
The Sounders will need to do their part in today's game because of a few good performances on Saturday.
No matter what happens elsewhere, the Sounders will be eliminated from the playoffs if they lose any points in their last two games.
Sporting KC appears to be a squad that is more than capable of ruining the Sounders' playoff ambitions despite where they currently are in the standings.
Sporting KC appears to be a squad that is more than capable of ruining the Sounders' playoff ambitions despite where they currently are in the standings.
Sporting have gone six games without losing and have picked up five straight victories at Children's Mercy Park after a shaky start. They are now among the MLS's hottest clubs.
William Agada, who was added in the middle of the season, has ignited the offence with seven goals and two assists in 10 games.
The Sporting offence, which has scored 14 goals during their six-game undefeated streak, has been revived with his assistance, along with that of Johnny Russell and Daniel Saloi.
The Sounders, on the other hand, have only one point in their past eight away games and have not seen success since defeating Toronto FC on July 2 when playing away from Lumen Field.