Western Conference

Oct 16, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Paolo Tornaghi (70) punches the ball over San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski (8) in the first half at Avaya Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Goalless Stalemate

Where Will the Seattle Sounders Finish This Year?

2016 MLS Playoff Picture for all 20 Teams

It’s Do or Die Time for the Seattle Sounders

Aug 26, 2016; Sandy, UT, USA; Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard (1) stops a penalty kick against the Real Salt Lake during the second half at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won the game 2-1 and also the Rocky Mountain Cup. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Is Tim Howard Becoming Major League Soccer’s Best Goalkeeper?

Aug 24, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; The Timbers Army raises the Tifo before the game of Portland Timbers and the Seattle Sounders at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Susan Ragan-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Timbers Trying To Find Their Playoff Groove

Mar 14, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Sounders FC coach Brian Schmetzer walks to the bench before the start of a game against the San Jose Earthquakes at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Brian Schmetzer: Interim Coach or Long Term Possibility?

Aug 24, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; The Timbers Army raises the Tifo before the game of Portland Timbers and the Seattle Sounders at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Susan Ragan-USA TODAY Sports

Looking at the History of the Seattle-Portland Rivalry

Aug 12, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Real Salt Lake midfielder Danilo Acosta (25) celebrates a goal against Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper David Ousted (1) during the first half at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

San Jose Earns First Road Win Of The Year Against Vancouver

Nov 29, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Portland Timbers players celebrate winning the Western Conference championship against FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium. The matched ends in 2-2 draw. The Timbers advance on aggregate goals. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Prediction: Western Conference Playoff Spots

Jul 17, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half in a game against the Seattle Sounders at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Valeri Leads the Portland Timbers in 3-1 Domination of Seattle

Oct 13, 2015; Sandy, UT, USA; Mexico forward Erick Torres (9) reacts after scoring in the first half against Honduras at Rio Tinto Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Cubo Torres and the Olympic Dream

Jul 10, 2016; Kansas City, KS, USA; New York City FC goalkeeper Josh Saunders (12) reacts after allowing a goal from Sporting Kansas City midfielder Jimmy Medranda (not pictured) in the first half of the match at Children

NYCFC Can’t Handle Sporting Kansas City’s Heat

Jul 9, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Sounders FC forward Herculez Gomez (left) gives a pat on the head to forward Jordan Morris (right) after a game against the Los Angeles Galaxy at CenturyLink Field. Los Angeles won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Sounders Cannot Find a Goal with 22 Shots

Apr 10, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Dynamo defender Will Bruin (12) attempts to advance the ball as Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) defends during the second half at BBVA Compass Stadium. The Dynamo and Sounders tied 1-1. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

What’s wrong with the Dynamo attack?

Oct 28, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; The Seattle Sounders FC celebrate with the fans after defeating the Los Angeles Galaxy at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Los Angeles 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Sounders to Host Strong LA Galaxy Side

Jun 29, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Dynamo forward Mauro Manotas (19) shoots and scores on Sporting Kansas City in the second half at BBVA Compass Stadium. Dynamo won 3 to 1. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Dynamo: Playing More like a Winner