There was a lot to digest from the weekend rematch between LAFC and Seattle. The Sounders clearly came out to play, pouncing on an early mistake to score. Although they conceded almost immediately after, they looked eager to trade blows with a team that had destroyed them a week prior. Any semblance of a “normal” match was quickly abandoned after the 18th minute when a red card brought Seattle down to 10 men. Playing down a man may have actually helped the Sounders, forcing them to stay deep, compact, and defense-minded. This worked well for Seattle as they stymied the high octane LAFC attack and nearly scored themselves on infrequent counters.
Seattle Sounders vs. Los Angeles FC: Player ratings
