Sounders ride postseason home win streak into battle with RSL

During their run of four MLS Cup appearances in the past five seasons, the Seattle Sounders have been known to start slow and finish strong.

If they're to make it five out of six, they'll need to alter that formula.

The Sounders (17-8-9, 60 points), who will play host to Real Salt Lake (14-14-6, 48 points) on Tuesday night in the opening round of the Western Conference playoffs, began this season with a league-record 13