The Seattle Sounders fell 4-1 to LAFC on Monday night, ending the Rave Green’s run at the MLS is Back Tournament in the Round of 16.
With LAFC controlling most of the match and establishing a 2-0 lead, Seattle pulled themselves back with a goal late in the second half, only for LAFC to add two more with ten minutes remaining,
The Black & Gold came flying out of the gates in this knockout round matchup, with their high press and quick possession putting Seattle on the back foot. That tempo paid off in the 13th as the 2019 Supporters’ Shield winners earned a penalty kick, which Diego Rossi subsequently dispatched.