Seattle Sounders Face LAFC in Key MLS Matchup

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Seattle Sounders will visit LAFC on Wednesday for their second meeting of the MLS regular season. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT at BMO Stadium.

Fans can catch the match on local television, with radio coverage available on 93.3 KJR FM and El Rey 1360AM.

This game comes as both teams head into the match with solid records. The Sounders currently hold a record of 5-3-4, placing them 5th in the Western Conference with 19 points. LAFC is close behind at 5-4-3, sitting in 6th place with 18 points.

In their previous encounter on March 8, the Sounders earned a convincing victory over LAFC, with a score of 5-2. Seattle’s attack was powered by several players, including a goal from in the 11th minute and four other second-half goals.

The Sounders are currently navigating a challenging three-match road trip. After facing LAFC, they will head to Portland to take on the Timbers this Saturday.

Forward is making headlines as he ties the record for the most scores among Sounders players in a season, joining legends Raúl Ruidíaz, Fredy Montero, and Obafemi Martins.

New addition is quickly adapting to his new team, contributing three assists and six key passes in just 124 minutes of play.

Seattle also boasts strong underlying metrics, with an Expected Goal Difference of 7.15, the fourth-best in MLS, only trailing the leading Vancouver Whitecaps.

As both teams enter the match on five-match unbeaten streaks, it will be a critical game. Seattle seeks to extend their four-match winning run against LAFC’s two-match streak.

In news from LAFC, head coach Steve Cherundolo will leave the club at the end of the season. Cherundolo has led the team since 2022.

Watch for LAFC forward Denis Bouanga, who has come alive recently with a team-high five goals, all scored in the last five matches.