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LAFC vs. Sounders: Highlights, stats and quotes

In a Western Conference slugfest between two familiar rivals, Seattle Sounders FC (9-11-2, 29 points) fell by a final score of 2-1 to Los Angeles FC (15-4-3, 48 points) on Friday night at Banc of California Stadium. The sold-out crowd of 22,111 saw first-half strikes from Kwadwo Opoku and Carlos Vela overcome an early own goal, as the Rave Green lose following last weekend’s 2-1 home win over Colorado. The race for the MLS Cup Playoffs remains tight, with Sounders FC remaining one point behind the seventh and final postseason position in the West.

MATCH SUMMARY

Seattle Sounders FC 1 – Los Angeles FC 2

Friday, July 29, 2022

Venue: Banc of California Stadium

Referee: Joseph Dickerson

Assistants: Ian Anderson, Chris Elliot

Fourth Official: Brandon Stevis

VAR: Guido Gonzales Jr.