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Five things to watch vs. LAFC

The Seattle Sounders return for the second phase of the restarted MLS season tonight when they host Los Angeles FC. Here’s some of the storylines we’ll be watching:

Will it be safe to play?

Wildfires have continued to burn throughout the West Coast, affecting just about everyone in California, Washington and Oregon. Professional athletes are not immune. LAFC had to move their training closer to the beach in order to be safe, while the Sounders have mixed some indoor sessions into their regimen. Rain storms are supposed to make conditions cleaner by tonight, but MLS officials are apparently monitoring the situation.