Despite both teams, the Los Angeles Galaxy and the Seattle Sounders FC, advancing to the Knockout Round of the 2025 Leagues Cup, the defending MLS Cup champions are reminded why they are most likely not a playoff team this year.
In a rematch of the 2024 MLS Western Conference Finals, the LA Galaxy lost in a 4-0 shutout against the Seattle Sounders. Very little went right for the Los Angeles Galaxy.
The Los Angeles Galaxy's worst season in recent memory continued with another own goal to start things off. LA Galaxy defender Julian Aude put one in his own net in the 25th minute.