Soccer Odds: Toronto-Seattle in MLS Cup Rematch

One year ago at BMO Field in Toronto, the Seattle Sounders beat Toronto 5-4 on penalties to win the MLS Cup, after playing to a scoreless draw. The same two teams will meet again this Saturday at BMO Field, beginning at 4 PM ET on ESPN; Toronto FC are –125 favorites at press time, with the Sounders at +345 and the draw in regulation at +245.

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Both sides are considerably stronger than they were last year. Toronto FC (20 wins, nine draws and five losses) were easily the best team in Major League Soccer during the regular season, while Seattle (14W, 11D, 9L) finished second in the Western Conference, tied with the Portland Timbers at 53 points. The Sounders swept the Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo to reach the MLS Cup final, while Toronto had a bit more trouble getting past the New York Red Bulls and Columbus Crew SC in the East.

Toronto FC supporters are waiting with bated breath to see if striker Jozy Altidore will recover in time for Saturday’s game after aggravating a right ankle injury during the second leg of their series against Columbus. The Sounders, meanwhile, are relatively healthy going into this contest.

Soccer Odds: Seattle Defends MLS Cup in Toronto

Saturday’s MLS Cup final (4 PM ET, ESPN) in Toronto is a rematch of last year’s final between the Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC. The Sounders won that match 5-4 on penalties, but they’re +345 underdogs on Saturday, with Toronto at –125 and the draw in regulation priced at +245.

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Toronto (20W, 9D, 5L) had the best record in the MLS during the regular season, but they’re waiting to see if striker Jozy Altidore will face the Sounders (14W, 11D, 9L) after aggravating an ankle injury during the Eastern Conference finals against Columbus Crew SC.