What does it take to win an MLS Cup? Is it experience, form, or raw talent? It certainly can't hurt to have players on your side that have seen long runs in the playoffs, can it?

Dave Clark of Seattle Sounders blog Sounder at Heart shares his perspective on Friday's first leg of the Western Conference semi-final in yet another installment of Three Questions.

With the final match of the regular season creeping closer, Real Salt Lake fans will be furtively looking back on their calendars and weighing the possibilities and options in a historical context.

Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders will meet each other in the playoffs after weekend results sealed a second consecutive post-season meeting.

With two matches remaining for most teams in MLS, Real Salt Lake will be content sitting back and watching the playoff picture fall into place.

With only two matches remaining before MLS playoffs, Real Salt Lake has put themselves in the best possible position with seeding on the line by defeating LA Galaxy 2-1 at The Home Depot Center.

Draws for Los Angeles Galaxy and Seattle Sounders gave Real Salt Lake a slight advantage in the sprint to the playoffs as the three sides engage in a tight-margin battle for second, third and...