Jump onboard as the Sounders surge into the playoffs

• After a roller coaster start to the regular season, the Sounders finished on a nine-game unbeaten streak.
• With 14 wins, 9 losses and 11 draws, Seattle is favored to win against Dallas and is considered a top contender for the league trophy.

Why it matters: Seattle goes into the showdown with arguably the best defensive team in the West, according to MLS Soccer News, and an eager offense that has scored multiple goals in five of the team's last eight games.

How to watch: As of Monday morning, you can still get tickets ($40) for the 6pm game online or by calling 877-657-4625.

• Tickets will not be available at the box office, per Sounders FC.
• You can also watch or listen to the match on Apple TV with the MLS Pass, FS1, iHeartRadio, Sirius XM and El Rey 1360-AM.

Catch up quick: This will be the sixth time the Rave Green have faced FC Dallas in the playoffs.

• The last three times, in 2016, 2019 and 2020, the Sounders won against Dallas and went on to play for the MLS Cup, winning it in 2016 and 2019.
• The club has only missed the playoffs once in its 15-year history.

Be smart: The league has a new format this year that increased the number of teams in the playoff from 14 to 18 and increased the number of games in the first round from one to a best-of-three series.

• There won't be overtime if a match is tied at the end of regulation. Instead, teams will alternate penalty kicks until there is a winner.
• The first team to win two matches will advance.
• Four teams from the league's two conferences will advance to the semifinals.

Who to watch: Sounders star striker Raúl Ruidíaz and playmaker Cristian Roldan, who missed much of the regular season due to injuries, are expected to be in the starting lineup Monday.

What's next: Game 2 will be played Nov. 4 at FC Dallas' Toyota Stadium at 6pm.

• Game 3 (if necessary) will see the teams return to Lumen Field on Nov. 10 at 7pm.
• The MLS Cup final is slated for Dec. 9.