Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT.
The match streams on Apple TV (MLS Season Pass) with additional local radio options.
It is a high-stakes Western Conference finale: Seattle sits on the playoff bubble (tied or just outside the top spots on tiebreakers with teams like Portland and Colorado) and likely needs a win (plus help) to secure a postseason berth, while LAFC is already playoff-bound and fighting for seeding.
Venue and Weather
Lumen Field (capacity ~69,000 for soccer configurations; home of the Sounders and Seahawks), Seattle, WA. Gates typically open around 3:00 p.m. PT.
Weather forecast for game day: Cool and cloudy with a chance of light rain or showers (especially later in the day/evening). Highs in the upper 50s to low 60s °F (around 15–17°C), lows near 50°F. Winds from the south/southeast at 5–15 mph with possible gusts. Typical late-fall Pacific Northwest conditions that could favor a physical, lower-scoring contest.
Current Player Rosters / Key Players
Seattle Sounders FC (typical 4-2-3-1 or similar):
GK Andrew Thomas; defenders Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, Alex Roldán, Jackson Ragen, Nouhou Tolo; midfielders Cristian Roldán, Snyder Brunell; attackers Jesús Ferreira, Albert Rusnák, Jordan Morris; forward Dejan Joveljić. Other notables include Paul Rothrock (returning from injury in some reports).
Los Angeles FC (often 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3):
GK Hugo Lloris; defenders Sergi Palencia, Ryan Porteous, Eddie Segura/Tafari, others; midfielders including Mark Delgado, Igor Jesus, or Choinière; attackers Denis Bouanga (leading scorer with ~18 goals), Heung-Min Son, Armindo Sieb or similar, Leo Walta.
Injury Reports
Seattle Sounders: Nikola Petković (knee, out), Pedro de la Vega (quad/calf, out), Yeimar Gómez Andrade (hamstring, out). Danny Musovski (head) is questionable. Paul Rothrock has returned or is close after a hamstring issue in some updates.
LAFC: Timothy Tillman (pelvis, out), Thayllon (leg, out). Yevhen Cheberko (leg) is questionable. Aaron Long (head injury from recent match) is expected to miss. Cabral Carter (arm) also listed out in some reports.
Recent Team Forms
Seattle: Struggling late, including a heavy 5-1 loss at Vancouver and other recent setbacks (winless in several matches). They have shown resilience at home historically but enter under pressure with playoff hopes on the line. Form has been inconsistent after a stronger mid-season stretch.
LAFC: Mixed but solid enough to lock in a playoff spot (around 6th–7th in the West). Recent results include a loss to Minnesota and draws; they possess high-quality attacking talent capable of scoring in bunches. Momentum is moderate as they prepare for the postseason.
Series History
LAFC has held the edge in recent meetings. Notable results include LAFC’s 1-0 home win over Seattle earlier in 2026 (May). Broader recent H2H favors the Black & Gold (multiple wins), though Seattle has pulled off home victories in the past and thrives in big Lumen Field atmospheres. These Cascadia/California rivalries are typically competitive and physical.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Denis Bouanga / Heung-Min Son vs. Seattle’s back line (Ragen, Roldán, Tolo, etc.): LAFC’s dynamic attacking duo (Bouanga’s pace/finishing and Son’s creativity/movement) against Seattle’s organized but injury-depleted defense is the central battle. Bouanga leads LAFC in goals (~18).
Dejan Joveljić / Jordan Morris / Albert Rusnák vs. LAFC defense (Porteous and company): Seattle’s home attacking threats need to exploit any defensive gaps, especially with LAFC missing some depth.
Cristian Roldán / midfield battle vs. LAFC’s central group: Control of the midfield and transitions will be crucial in a high-stakes atmosphere.
Goalkeeping edge and set-piece battles (Rusnák is a threat) could decide a tight match.
Betting Trends
Total goals often set near 2.5 (over favored in many spots due to attacking quality on both sides, though weather may suppress scoring). Seattle has home advantage and desperation; LAFC has superior individual talent but less to play for.
MATCH ODDS
Los Angeles FC + 280
Seattle Sounders FC – 116
Draw + 298
Over 3 – 114 Under 3 – 112
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 6, 2026
