MATCH RECAP: Sounders FC secures road point with 1-1 draw at LAFC

In its first road match of the 2021 season, Seattle Sounders FC (1-0-1, 4 points) earned a 1-1 draw against Los Angeles FC (1-0-1, 4 points) on Saturday afternoon at Banc of California Stadium. Recording his first goal as a Sounder in the 54^th minute of play, Brad Smith cancelled out Eduard Atuesta’s first-half free kick, keeping the Rave Green unbeaten to begin the 2021 campaign. With the result, Seattle moves to 4-4-2 all-time against the Black & Gold, including postseason play. Saturday’s match marked the first contest between the two sides since the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, where the Rave Green advanced via a 3-1 scoreline on November 24.