* The Colorado Rapids are playing a soccer game against the Seattle Sounders. The Rapids want to do better after losing their last two games, even though they won one of them.
* The Seattle Sounders haven't won a soccer game in a long time, and they have some players who are hurt. This game is important for the Rapids to win.
* The Rapids' offense hasn't been scoring many goals, and they need to figure out how to get the ball in the net more often. They also need to play better defense to avoid giving away easy goals.