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Seattle Sounders: 3 Keys Versus the Philadelphia Union

ByPaul Taylor|
Jun 24, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) controls the ball past the defense of Philadelphia Union defender Raymon Gaddis (28) during the second half at PPL Park. The Union won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) controls the ball past the defense of Philadelphia Union defender Raymon Gaddis (28) during the second half at PPL Park. The Union won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 24, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) controls the ball past the defense of Philadelphia Union defender Raymon Gaddis (28) during the second half at PPL Park. The Union won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

As the Seattle Sounders prepare to host the Philadelphia Union, we consider three factors which could determine the outcome at CenturyLink Field.

TheSeattle Sounderscontinued to drag themselves back into contention last weekend, after starting the season with a franchise worst three-game losing streak. At least “drag” seems to be the appropriate word, when you consider it tooka last-gasp goalbyChad Marshallto leave Houston with a valuable point.

However, this is not meant as a criticism of the Sounders, especially when you consider their impressive level of consistency since entering the league. At the end of the day, four points in the last two games in a positive step in the right direction, regardless of how aesthetically pleasing the performances may or may not have looked.

Now, they return home to CenturyLink Field to face thePhiladelphia Union. We take a look at three factors which could very well decide the outcome in Seattle.

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