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Seattle Sounders: 3 Keys Versus the Houston Dynamo

ByPaul Taylor|
Oct 18, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Osvaldo Alonso (6) and Houston Dynamo forward Giles Barnes (10) battle for the ball during the first half at BBVA Compass Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Osvaldo Alonso (6) and Houston Dynamo forward Giles Barnes (10) battle for the ball during the first half at BBVA Compass Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 18, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Osvaldo Alonso (6) and Houston Dynamo forward Giles Barnes (10) battle for the ball during the first half at BBVA Compass Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

As the Seattle Sounders prepare to face the Houston Dynamo in Texas, we look at three factors which could decide the outcome.

Seattle Soundersfans were finally able to let out a collective sigh of relief last weekend.The 1-0 victory over the Montreal Impactgave them their first points of the season, and will hopefully represent the turning point after the worst start in franchise history.

HavingBrad Evansback in the lineup helps and maybe it should come as no surprise his return coincided with the Sounders’ first clean sheet of the season.The Seattle captain says his shoulder brace is giving him no issuesand the roster is back to full strength, save forErik FribergandNelson Valdez, who injured himself in training during this week.

Next up are theHouston Dynamowho, after a bright start, have lost two straight games. We consider three factors which will help determine the result on Sunday.

Next: The ultimate road disadvantage?

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