Match Details
Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV), FS1, FOX Deportes
Weather: Clear skies, 76°F
Team Overview
LA Galaxy
Record: 3–14–7 (15th in Western Conference)
Recent Form (All Competitions): W-D-W-W-L
Key Notes:
Despite a historically poor start, Galaxy are unbeaten in 4 of last 5 matches
Dominated Santos Laguna 4–0 in Leagues Cup, showing signs of resurgence
Dejan Joveljić scored the winner vs Seattle in 2024 Western Conference Final
Still last in MLS standings, but Leagues Cup form has boosted morale
Player to Watch:
Dejan Joveljić – clutch scorer, 3 goals in last 5 matches
Seattle Sounders FC
Record: 10–6–8 (4th in Western Conference)
Recent Form (All Competitions): W-W-W-D-W
Key Notes:
Unbeaten in last 9 matches (6–0–3), including 3–0–0 in Leagues Cup
Scored 22 goals in last 7 matches — club record pace
Osaze De Rosario has 3 goals in 133 minutes across 4 matches
Albert Rusnák and Ryan Kent are doubtful with hamstring injuries
Player to Watch:
Osaze De Rosario – emerging threat, scored vs Club Tijuana midweek
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Last 5 Meetings | Galaxy Wins | Draws | Sounders Wins |
| 2 | 3 | 0 |
Galaxy have had Seattle’s number recently, including a 1–0 playoff win in 2024.
Tactical Breakdown
LA Galaxy:
4-2-3-1 with emphasis on wide play and late runs into the box
Defensive frailty remains a concern — 2.1 goals conceded per match
Leagues Cup form suggests improved midfield control
Seattle Sounders:
Fluid 4-3-3 with aggressive pressing and overlapping fullbacks
Dangerous in transition and set pieces
Depth tested due to injuries, but form remains strong
MATCH ODDS
Los Angeles Galaxy + 130 Draw + 255 Seattle Sounders FC + 175
Over 2.5 – 170 Under 2.5 + 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, August 9, 2025
