Kickoff: 8:00 PM PT / 11:00 PM ET
Venue: BMO Stadium — Los Angeles, California
Broadcast: Apple TV — MLS Season Pass
Venue Profile — BMO Stadium
- Location: Exposition Park, Los Angeles
- Capacity: ~22,000
- Surface: Natural grass
- Atmosphere: One of MLS’s most intimidating and energetic home environments
- Team Fit: LAFC thrives on high‑tempo pressing, vertical transitions, and wide‑channel overloads
BMO Stadium is known for relentless crowd energy, fast grass, and high‑intensity matches, especially in night kickoffs.
Weather Forecast (Los Angeles)
Kickoff Weather Rating: 9/10 — Ideal late‑spring Southern California conditions
- Temperature: 64–67°F
- Sky: Clear
- Wind: 5–8 mph from the southwest
- Rain Chance: <5%
- Humidity: 55–60%
- Impact:
- Perfect passing and finishing conditions
- Minimal wind influence
- Slight humidity may slow tempo late, but overall excellent
Injury Report
Seattle Sounders FC
- Raúl Ruidíaz — Probable (ankle)
- Jordan Morris — Probable (hamstring)
- João Paulo — Questionable (groin)
- Nouhou — Out (knee)
- Yeimar Gómez Andrade — Probable (shoulder)
Los Angeles FC
- Denis Bouanga — Probable (hip)
- Mateusz Bogusz — Probable (illness)
- Aaron Long — Out (knee)
- Omar Campos — Questionable (foot)
- Hugo Lloris — Probable (back tightness)
Impact Summary:
- Seattle’s attack is intact with Morris and Ruidíaz available.
- LAFC missing Long weakens their defensive spine, but Bouanga and Bogusz being available keeps their attack fully operational.
- João Paulo’s status is the biggest swing factor for Seattle’s midfield control.
Team Records & Recent Form
Seattle Sounders FC (7‑2‑3)
Last 5: 3‑1‑1 Road Record: 3‑2‑1 Goals For: 21 Goals Against: 13
Form Notes:
- One of the most balanced teams in MLS
- Defense strong even with injuries
- Morris in excellent form, stretching back lines
- Ruidíaz still clinical in the box
Los Angeles FC (6‑5‑3)
Last 5: 2‑2‑1 Home Record: 4‑2‑1 Goals For: 22 Goals Against: 19
Form Notes:
- Attack improving with Bouanga healthy
- Defense inconsistent without Long
- LAFC strong at home, especially in night matches
Key Player Matchups
1. Denis Bouanga (LAFC) vs. Seattle Fullbacks
- Bouanga’s pace vs. Seattle’s Nouhou‑less left side
- Seattle must rotate defensively to contain wide overloads
- Bouanga is LAFC’s most dangerous attacker
Edge: Bouanga
2. Jordan Morris (SEA) vs. LAFC Back Line
- Morris’ vertical threat vs. LAFC’s shaky CB pairing
- LAFC vulnerable to diagonal balls and transition runs
- Morris can stretch the field and create space for Ruidíaz
Edge: Morris
3. João Paulo (SEA) vs. Ilie Sánchez (LAFC)
- João Paulo’s distribution vs. Ilie’s positional discipline
- If João Paulo is limited, Seattle loses midfield control
- Key battle for tempo and possession
Edge: Seattle, if João Paulo plays.
4. Raúl Ruidíaz (SEA) vs. LAFC Center‑Backs
- Ruidíaz’s movement vs. a defense missing Long
- LAFC struggles with elite finishers in tight spaces
- Expect Seattle to target early cutbacks
Edge: Ruidíaz
Series History
- All‑time: Seattle leads 9–7–5
- At BMO Stadium: LAFC leads 5–3–2
- Last 5 meetings: Seattle leads 3–1‑1
Trend: Seattle has had the upper hand recently, but LAFC remains extremely difficult to beat at home.
Betting Trends
Seattle Sounders FC
- 3‑1‑1 in last five
- Unders hit in 3 of last 5
- Scored in 9 of last 10
Los Angeles FC
- 4‑2‑1 at home in last seven
- Overs hit in 4 of last 6
- Conceded in 8 of last 10
Head‑to‑Head
- Both teams scored in 4 of last 6
- Seattle unbeaten in last three vs. LAFC
MATCH ODDS
Seattle Sounders FC + 290
Los Angeles FC – 115
Draw + 280
Over 2.5 – 140 Under 2.5 + 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 23, 2026
