Seattle continues trek toward playoff spot against FC Cincinnati

Each remaining game is a virtual must-win for the Seattle Sounders to reach the MLS Cup Playoffs, beginning with Tuesday night's clash against visiting FC Cincinnati.

But as Seattle (12-16-3, 39 points) tries to close the gap on the seven Western Conference playoff places, it may be doing so without some of its most important healthy players.

Tuesday's game was rescheduled from this spring to clear space in Seattle's it