The Seattle Sounders sit in third place in the Western Conference Major League Soccer standings, just one point behind the San Jose Earthquakes in second place, and only three points behind Real Salt Lake, in first. The Football Club has two wins, a loss, and two ties in their last five games. The complete Western Conference Standings are:

Team Name - Points - Wins-Losses-Ties

1) Real Salt Lake - 26pts - 8-3-2

2) San Jose Earthquotes - 24pts - 7-2-3

3) Seattle Sounders - 23pts - 7-2-2

4) Vancouver Whitecaps - 18pts - 5-3-3

5) Colorado Rapids - 16pts - 5-6-1

6) Chivas USA - 13pts - 4-6-1

7) FC Dallas - 13pts - 3-6-4

8) Portland Timbers - 12pts - 3-5-3

9) LA Galaxy - 11pts - 3-6-2

The Sounders face the Columbus Crew on Wednesday. The Crew are 3-4-3, with one win, a loss, and three ties in their last five games.

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