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As has been the case for 3 1/2 years, another big crowd is expected at CenturyLink Field for today’s game ( 8 p.m. on NBC Sports) against the Colorado Rapids. Seattle’s franchise-worst nine-game winless streak won’t likely change that. Not yet, at least. “Our fans have been fantastic, but we don’t want to test them,” said Adrian Hanauer, Sounders general manager and part owner. What the Sounders lacked in preparation time – a quick turnaround allowed for just one practice following Wednesday’s tie at Real Salt Lake – they will have to make up with urgency. “They’re all must-win games for me,” coach Sigi Schmid said. – Seattle Times