In their opening match of the 2021 MLS regular season against Minnesota United, the Seattle Sounders struggled to deal with a Minnesota United high press that in the first half. By the second half, though, they were able to make some adjustments and cruise to a 4-0 victory.
Those first-half struggle may serve them well against their next opponent.
If there is one thing LAFC is known for under Bob Bradley, it’s the high-press. The Sounders are well acquainted with it at the point, with mixed results. In the 2019 Western Conference Final, the Sounders were able to bruise and batter LAFC into submission on their way to arguably their finest performance in team history.