VANvSEA 101 PREVIEW: Everything you need to know as the Seattle Sounders take on the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday, President. from Ticketmaster

IMPLICATIONS OF THE CASCADIA CUP: The 2024 Cascadia Cup will be played in Seattle, Vancouver and Portland for all three teams. The Whitecaps lead with eight points (2-1-2), the Timbers are second with seven (2-2-1) and the Sounders are third with four (1-2-1). Seattle and Portland will face off in the final Cascadia Cup contest of the season on Decision Day.

PLAYOFF PLACES COVERED: Both the Sounders and Whitecaps have secured their spots in the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. Seattle's 15th postseason appearance in 16 seasons is the most by an MLS expansion team.

HALF A CENTURY: The Sounders reached 50 points in a season for the eleventh time in club history, making them the second-most points total in MLS history.

TEAM OF THE MATCHDAY: Yeimar received the MLS Team of the Matchday award after his performance in the 1-0 win over Houston Dynamo last weekend. The Colombian center back anchors a defense that has conceded just 34 goals, the fewest in the Western Conference.