The Seattle Sounders clinch a spot in the Western Conference play‑in with a 2‑1 victory over LAFC at Lumen Field on November 7, 2026. Early goals from Albert Rusnák (1') and teen winger Sebastian Gomez (31') put Seattle ahead, while Eddie Segura’s 82' header reduced the margin. Goalkeeper Andrew Thomas makes multiple crucial saves, including two in the opening minutes. Despite being out‑shot 13‑0 in the second half, the Sounders hold on to finish 8th and will host Real Salt Lake in the play‑in on Nov. 19. Key injuries: Jordan Morris exits with a quad strain, replaced by Jesus Ferreira.
Sounders will host LAFC at 4 PM on AppleTV and Tubi.
With Decision Day looming, the Seattle Sounders face a do‑or‑die showdown against LAFC, sitting just outside the playoff spots for only the second time in club history. A win won’t guarantee advancement, but a slip by any of the three teams ahead could lift them in. Key injuries loom: Sounders lose Pedro de la Vega, Yeimar Gómez Andrade and Nikola Petković, while Danny Musovski and Alex Roldan remain questionable. LAFC miss Hugo Lloris, Aaron Long and Timothy Tillman. Opponents to watch are Dennis Bouanga (18 goals, 5 assists) and Son Heung‑min (7 goals, 12 assists). Stats show LAFC unbeaten when scoring first (17‑0‑5), while the Sounders are 10‑1‑2 in the same scenario. The article outlines tactics, lineup updates and the stakes of the final match.
LAFC2’s 18‑year‑old midfielder Jude Terry eyes a historic MLS Next Pro Cup win at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga on Sunday, November 8. The young captain, who rose through LAFC’s academy under coach Favian Sandoval, hopes to cap his breakout season—highlighted by a U‑17 World Cup goal and a U‑15 CONCACAF title—with the club’s first league trophy. Terry, born Oct. 8, 2008 in Chula Vista, California, brings a unique pedigree (grandfather played in Argentina, father in Mexican indoor soccer) and accolades from Manchester City and La Masia youth events. A U.S. youth international, he signed a pro contract through 2027 and aims to lift the cup for both LAFC2 and his mentor, potentially paving the way to an MLS Cup run.
In this episode of the Sounder At Heart podcast, hosts Niko Moreno and Jeremiah break down a pivotal week of Seattle Sounders training and preview the upcoming match against LAFC. They also introduce a new sponsored segment of the Buy or Sell series, featuring real‑estate expert Marnie Oshan. The show highlights its long‑time sponsor Full Pull Wines and reminds listeners of subscription options and other ways to support the podcast.
Decision Day pits LA Galaxy against Real Salt Lake on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. ET, a winner‑takes‑all clash for the Galaxy’s playoff hopes. A victory secures LA’s spot in the Western Conference postseason, while a loss forces them to rely on other results. The match also highlights Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, who has logged two goals and two assists in nine games, all in his last six outings, and is eager to impress after missing Mexico’s CONCACAF Nations League squad. The Western Conference standings are razor‑thin: Galaxy 44 points, Rapids/Timbers 43, RSL 42, Minnesota 41. Simultaneous kickoffs feature Seattle‑LAFC, Austin‑Portland, and Colorado‑FC Dallas, all broadcast on Apple TV. This showdown could decide three of the six teams still chasing the final playoff spots.
As the MLS regular season wraps up, Seattle faces Los Angeles FC in a must‑win clash for a playoff spot. LAFC, already locked in sixth, aim to end a three‑match winless streak and grab their first away win since July, while the Sounders sit level on points with Portland and Colorado for the final postseason berths. The key battle will be containing LAFC’s lethal duo, Son Heung‑Min and Denis Bouanga, who now swap central and wing roles under interim coach Xavi Tamarit. How Seattle neutralizes their fluid rotation could decide their playoff fate.
The Seattle Sounders crumble in a 5-1 defeat to the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place, blowing a chance to stay alive in the playoffs. After just 50 seconds, Bruno Caicedo scores, and the hosts finish with 10 of 18 shots on target. Seattle dominates possession (49%) and completes 482 passes at 89% accuracy, yet produces no quality chances. Goalkeeper Andrew Thomas makes four saves, while defenders Nouhou, Jackson Ragen and Alex Roldán each post a zero‑tackle night as Vancouver dismantles the backline. The loss pushes Seattle to a minus‑3 goal differential heading into Decision Day against LAFC, leaving their postseason fate hanging by a thread.
Lionel Messi tops MLS jersey sales for the fourth straight season, leading a 2026 ranking that runs from Jan. 1 to Oct. 30. He beats fellow World Cup winners Thomas Müller, Antoine Griezmann and teammate Rodrigo De Paul, while Son Heung‑min (LAFC) places second. Although Robert Lewandowski’s Chicago Fire shirt outsells Messi’s since his arrival, the Argentine still holds the No. 1 spot. Inter Miami dominates the market with three players in the top‑10—Messi, Luis Suárez and De Paul—outpacing all other clubs.
Coaches are trying to incorporate ideas from players to help change dynamic ahead of LAFC match.
A dense smoke cloud from fan activities delays the MLS Cup Western Conference Final between Houston Dynamo and LAFC at BMO Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023, prompting the article’s Halloween‑themed analogy that pits US Soccer stars against horror‑movie villains. The piece spotlights players like Tierna Davidson, Alyssa Thompson, Lindsey Heaps, Trinity Rodman and Rose Lavelle, likening their on‑field traits to fearless protagonists navigating fear. It also critiques a perceived lack of depth among certain male players, framing them as flawed “sympathetic doomed guys.” By blending match details with pop‑culture metaphors, the article explores how skill, composure and resilience decide who survives the sport’s “horror” moments.
The Seattle Sounders unveil their compressed 2027 Sprint Season schedule, a 14‑game slate that kicks off on Feb. 21 at home versus Real Salt Lake and wraps on May 8 with an away match against St. Louis City. The abbreviated campaign feeds into a new MLS calendar running mid‑July to late May, featuring a winter break and eight‑team playoff brackets with single‑elimination games at higher seeds, culminating in the MLS Cup on Memorial Day weekend. Notably, four of the first five games are against likely non‑playoff teams, while the final six pit the Sounders against current playoff contenders, including home dates vs. Portland Timbers (Apr 3) and LAFC (Apr 7).
Explore the thrilling history of El Tráfico—LA Galaxy vs LAFC, top highlights, and all-time results.
Shocking footage emerges as LAFC launch investigation into racist abuse of MLS star footballer Son Heung-min.
During the MLS 2-2 draw between LAFC and LA Galaxy on October 26, 2026, a video surfaced showing an LAFC fan spitting on a female Galaxy supporter amid a heated argument in the stands. Photographer @stpierre posted the footage on Instagram, capturing the fan mouthing a slur before spitting on the woman’s head. The clip quickly spread on social media, sparking outrage and eclipsing discussion of the match itself. Fans have tried to identify the perpetrator, but his identity remains unknown.
LAFC hosts LA Galaxy at BMO Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, in a pivotal El Trafico clash for Western Conference playoff seeding. kickoff is 9:10 PM ET (6:10 PM PT) with pre‑game coverage at 8:30 PM ET. The match streams live in the U.S. on Apple TV, which offers a seven‑day free trial before the $14.99/month subscription. LAFC will count on Denis Bouanga and Son Heung‑min, while the Galaxy aim to rebound with Pablo Ruiz and veteran firepower. All points matter as the regular season winds down.
Son Heung-min of LAFC, from the reverse fixture in July.
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On Saturday night, Vancouver Whitecaps continue their quest to finish top of the Western Conference when they travel to Colorado Rapids for the final match of their five-match road trip. Despite still leading the pack, Vancouver have been through a rocky patch in recent weeks. But points at LAFC when down to ten men and against in-form St. Louis City FC showed signs of improvement, …
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Sports fans are accustomed to higher prices for concessions, but Los Angeles FC's recent promo night may have raised the bar.
Above: from the reverse fixture in March, David Martinez of LAFC battles with Austin FC's Jon Bell.
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In a courageous performance, a 10-man Whitecaps side ground out a 1-1 draw with LAFC on Saturday night at BMO Field, overcoming an early Tristan Blackmon red card. Blackmon’s sending off in the sixth minute seemed to doom the Caps to another defeat but the away side responded well, nabbing a goal from Oliver Larraz late in the first half to take a deserved lead. …
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Frenchman Olivier Giroud played for Los Angeles FC during his time in the United States of America.
Saturday night in Los Angeles, the Vancouver Whitecaps will continue their road week with a visit to familiar foes LAFC. The biggest talking point from a Whitecaps perspective going into this one, beyond Vancouver’s poor form, is that Marc Dos Santos was fired on September 27 following a 1–0 loss to FC Dallas. This will be LAFC’s first match under interim head coach Xavi Tamarit. …
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Welcome back, everyone! The Vancouver Whitecaps will be in LA this weekend as they face LAFC at BMO Stadium. With both teams struggling for form and LAFC having just fired Marc Dos Santos, both sides will be looking to build some momentum against a familiar rival. We have all the latest for you in our match preview. Match Preview: A New Era in Black and …
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A statistical breakdown of FC Dallas’ win vs LAFC, including xG totals, possession trends, and what the numbers reveal about the performance.