Three points and goal difference matter for MLS standings and playoff positioning late in the regular season.
A win shifts momentum, affects home playoff seeding, and changes both teams' short-term morale heading into congested fixtures.
Brian Schmetzer and Steve Ralston set tactics and lineup choices that largely determine control of the match.
For Seattle, attention falls on Jordan Morris and João Paulo; San Jose will lean on Cristian Espinoza and Mikael Cuisance for creativity.
Form, recent results, and any last-minute injuries or suspensions shape starting XIs and match tempo.
Set pieces, midfield battles, goalkeeper form, and travel fatigue often swing tight MLS games; red cards or VAR interventions can flip probabilities rapidly.
May 13 kickoff time, starting lineups, and confirmed injuries will be posted roughly an hour before kickoff.
Watch for substitutions, early yellow cards, weather in Seattle, and live possession stats; first 20 minutes and any VAR checks are strong early signals.
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