The playoff rivalry between the Dynamo and Sporting Kansas City has been dormant the last three years because the Dynamo have not lived up to their end up the bargain by qualifying for the postseason.
The rivalry will be alive and well on Thursday night when the Dynamo play host to their longtime rivals in the knockout round at BBVA Compass Stadium.
The teams have met in the playoffs four times, including three consecutive years from 2011-13. The Dynamo have advanced three of four times.
Dynamo defender Jalil Anibaba has played for both teams so he has had a unique view of the rivalry.