Seattle Sounders Face Tough Test Against Los Angeles FC

SEATTLE, Wash. — The Seattle Sounders will host Los Angeles FC on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Lumen Field, hoping to secure their first win in three matches across all competitions. Meanwhile, LAFC is on a hot streak, looking to extend their winning streak to five games.

After a disappointing start to their Major League Soccer (MLS) season, including a goalless draw against Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the Sounders have struggled to find the back of the net, securing just one point from two league games. A recent 2-0 defeat to Real Salt Lake left them eager to redeem their performance in front of the home crowd.

“We need to find a way to score,” Sounders coach said. “We’ve shown we can create chances, but we need to convert them into goals.” Despite their struggles, Seattle has a record of 1-10 in their last 12 matchups against LAFC, but they did prevail in the latest encounter earlier this year.

On the flip side, LAFC is riding high after overcoming an initial defeat against the Colorado Rapids, racking up four consecutive wins, including a recent 3-0 victory over Columbus Crew. Coach emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum heading into this challenging fixture.

“The team has been in a good rhythm, and we just need to keep the intensity up,” he said. “Seattle has a great team, and we know it’s going to be a tough game.” The visitors will be bolstered by the return of key players, with their defense posting several clean sheets in recent matches.

Both teams face injury concerns, with Seattle missing young talent due to a long-term injury and LAFC’s new signing still recovering from injury. The absence of key players will surely impact the strategies employed by both coaches.

This matchup is expected to deliver excitement, with goals a commonplace occurrence when these two teams meet. Predictions suggest a closely contested match, but many believe LAFC might clinch all three points and keep their winning streak alive.