Brian Schmetzer’s plan changed even before the first whistle as Kim Kee-hee was inserted for Roman Torres, who couldn’t pass a prematch fitness test. His plan would be further tested when Kim needed to be subbed due to injury or fitness and the Seattle Sounders played their sixth player at centerback just 10 competitive matches into 2018.
Los Angeles Football Club weathered a strong attack from Seattle in the first half, settled into being the better side in the second half and took advantage of a dangerous free kick to win the game 1-0.