Throughout 2022, the Seattle Sounders have been faced with one big test after another. So far, they’ve passed them, dispatching Liga MX’s Club León in the Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals; defending MLS Cup winners New York City FC in the semis; and Pumas UNAM in the finals. But Saturday’s challenge is a bit different. LAFC come into this game as the Supporters’ Shield leaders, having scored a league-best 29 goals in the process.
Although LAFC come into this game riding a two-game winning streak, it is notable that they’ve not played since May 28.