LAFC Secures 1-0 Victory Over Seattle Sounders in MLS Match Before 2026 World Cup Break
Los Angeles FC secured a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders in their final MLS match before the 2026 World Cup break. Timothy Tillman scored the winning goal in the 86th minute, ending LAFC's three-game losing streak. Thomas Hasal made five crucial saves to secure the win for LAFC, who have a strong home record against the Sounders.
LAFC has a dominant record of 9-0-1 at home against the Sounders in the regular season. Tyler Boyd provided the assist for Tillman's goal with a well-placed cross. Hasal, filling in for the injured Hugo Lloris, earned his first shutout since 2022. Seattle's Andrew Thomas made two saves in the match, but it was not enough to prevent the Sounders from conceding a goal.
Seattle has been solid defensively this season, conceding only 11 goals, tied with Nashville for the fewest in the league. The Sounders have a 3-2-2 record on the road and have only allowed four goals away from home. Despite their defensive prowess, Seattle was unable to find the back of the net against LAFC, with Danny Musovski hitting the crossbar with a close-range shot.
The Sounders suffered a 2-0 defeat at home against the LA Galaxy in their previous match, ending a nine-game unbeaten streak. The loss also halted Seattle's impressive 22-game home unbeaten streak across all competitions. Seattle will look to bounce back after the break and continue their strong defensive performances in the upcoming matches.