Seattle Sounders secure playoff spot with 2-1 win over LAFC
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Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Seattle Sounders FC clinched an Audi MLS Cup Playoffs berth by defeating LAFC 2-1 at Lumen Field on November 7. The victory came after the Sounders faced significant pressure following a 5-1 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps the previous week. In an accountability meeting after that defeat, players set commitments, which they fulfilled by scoring two first-half goals from Albert Rusnák and Sebastian Gomez. The Sounders will host Real Salt Lake in the Wild Card round on November 19.
- •Seattle finishes regular season with a 12W-12L-10D record and 46 points.
- •Sounders will play No. 9 Real Salt Lake on November 19.
- •Head coach Brian Schmetzer highlighted team's resilience and belief.
- •Seattle aims to build on this performance for a playoff run.
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle Sounders answer challenge to clinch playoff spot
"By Ari LiljenwallSEATTLE – Seattle Sounders FC aren’t done yet.Facing the prospect of missing the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for just the second time in club history, Seattle delivered a season-saving ...
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