Results did not go the Seattle Sounders’ way on Saturday. Portland beat NYCFC and so Seattle are merely second in the Western Conference. At 6 PM tonight, on FS1, they have the opportunity to retake first place. In their way are the LA Galaxy, now led by Sigi Schmid. Brian Schmetzer has a nearly full selection, with only Brad Evans out for injury and Nouhou suspended for his red card.
The Galaxy are much worse off. One top defender transferred away. Another tore his ACL. Robbie Rogers (left foot), Sebastian Lletget (foot), Baggio Husidic (foot) all remain unavailable as well.