Sounders seeking 3rd title in 5 years facing Crew in MLS Cup

Seattle Sounders midfielder Ethan Dobbelaere (45) kicks a ball around during a practice session in Columbus, Ohio on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, before Saturday's MLS Cup against Columbus Crew SC. (Barbara J. Perenic/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

The Seattle Sounders take the field for practice in Columbus, Ohio on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, before Saturday's MLS Cup against Columbus Crew SC. (Barbara J. Perenic/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

Columbus Crew SC players take the field at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, Oh., for a practice session on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, before Saturday's MLS Cup. (Barbara J. Perenic/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

Columbus Crew SC players Jonathan Mensah, left, and Harrison Afful, right, practice at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, Oh., on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, before Saturday's MLS Cup match against the Seattle Sounders. (Barbara J. Perenic/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

Final preparations were underway at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, for Saturday's MLS Cup between the Seattle Sounder and Columbus Crew SC. (Barbara J. Perenic/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

Columbus Crew SC players take the field at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, Oh., for a practice session on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, before Saturday's MLS Cup match against the Seattle Sounders. (Barbara J. Perenic/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

The Seattle Sounders including Seattle Sounders defender Gustav Svensson (4) take the field for practice in Columbus, Ohio on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, before Saturday's MLS Cup against Columbus Crew SC. (Barbara J. Perenic/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)