The MLS postseason begins tonight with the Houston Dynamo visiting the Chicago Fire for the single-elimination knockout match, which I think is a useful addition to the league’s playoff configuration.

First kick is scheduled for 6 p.m. Pacific time, and the game will be shown on ESPN2.

Here’s a preview from MLSsoccer.com.

And before the playoffs begin, here are 10 full-bracket predictions from the editors of the MLS site — including what strikes me as some pretty high thoughts of the Sounders’ chances.