Win and they’re in: Sounders sink LAFC at home
Sounder at Heart • • sports
Key Points:
- The Seattle Sounders secured an important 2-1 victory over LAFC at Lumen Field, clinching 8th place and a home Western Conference play-in game against Real Salt Lake on November 19.
- Early goals from Albert Rusnák (1’) and Sebastian Gomez (31’) gave Seattle a strong lead, with Gomez scoring his 4th goal of the season, while LAFC’s Eddie Segura scored late in the 82nd minute to tighten the match.
- Despite being out-shot 13-0 in the second half, the Sounders’ defense, led by goalkeeper Andrew Thomas’s seven saves, held firm to preserve the win.
- Sebastian Gomez showed significant growth this season, delivering a standout performance with high defensive and offensive contributions, while veteran Albert Rusnák continued his strong season with a goal and assist, tying the club’s single-season assist record.
- Coach Brian Schmetzer praised the team’s resilience and performance following a recent loss, highlighting their ability to respond under pressure and secure playoff qualification.
