"I think we understand where our positioning is and what we'd have to achieve from here on out. What's key for us, against a difficult team in a tough place to play, is making sure we're rock solid on the defensive side of things. "We know we're probably not going to go there and score three goals, so can we get out of there with a 1-0? We know their quality, and I imagine they'll be getting a few guys healthy, so we'll have our hands full for sure.""
"Since their last MLS outing, the Sounders have won the Leagues Cup, beating Inter Miami 3-0 in the final, and are on a three-game winning streak in all competitions. They currently sit fourth in the West. Head coach Brian Schmetzer is also boosted by players returning from injury, including the likes of Albert Rusnak and Jordan Morris, but he has yet to decide if they will be thrown straight in."
LA Galaxy sit bottom of the Western Conference, 15 points behind with six games remaining, making a playoff run highly unlikely. The team has recorded one win and one draw in its last two MLS matches but suffered heavy recent defeats to the Seattle Sounders, including a 4-0 MLS loss and a 2-0 Leagues Cup semi-final loss. Head coach Greg Vanney urged defensive solidity for the trip to Seattle and suggested aiming for a narrow result rather than outscoring a strong opponent. The Sounders have momentum after winning the Leagues Cup and have returning players available, with selection decisions pending.
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