Seattle Sounders Hosts LA Galaxy in 53rd MLS Season Meeting

The Seattle Sounders demonstrated strong form with a 4-0 victory over the LA Galaxy, improving their record to 7-0-3 overall and 4-0-3 in MLS play since the Club World Cup. The Sounders are closing in on third place Minnesota United and are preparing for a key matchup against them. Historically, the Sounders lead the all-time series against the Galaxy, although they have lost their last three matches at the Galaxy's home stadium, Dignity Health Sports Park. The Galaxy, currently struggling in the Western Conference with a poor record and goal differential, recently qualified for the Leagues Cup quarterfinals with a 4-0 win over Club Santos Laguna. Key players include Gabriel Pec for the Galaxy, who scored twice against LAFC, and Albert Rusnak for the Sounders, who has scored 10 goals and provided six assists. Sunday's MLS regular-season game marks the first meeting of the season between the two teams, continuing their long-standing rivalry.