Sounders Eliminate Dallas 1-0 in Rubber Match, Host LAFC in Semifinal

Sounders Eliminate Dallas

In the MLS Western Conference quarterfinal rubber match on Saturday night, the Seattle Sounders defeated FC Dallas 1-0 to go to the semifinals for the third time in the previous four seasons.

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• Next weekend, the Sounders will play host to LAFC in the playoffs.
• home the 53rd minute, Raúl Ruidíaz headed home a cross from Alex Roldan to score the game’s only goal.
• Throughout the game, Ruidíaz had numerous more opportunities to score, but he was unable to take them.
• In the second half, Dallas had several opportunities to tie the game, but they were unable to take advantage.
• Throughout the whole game, the Sounders’ defence was excellent, allowing Dallas to muster only four shots on goal.
• Currently, the Sounders have a 6-1-1 record after eight games.

Throughout the whole game against Dallas, the Sounders were the superior team. In the last third, they were more threatening and created more opportunities.

The Sounders’ defence was exceptional as well; they only allowed Dallas to muster four shots on goal.

When the Sounders play LAFC in the semifinals, they will be the favourites. But LAFC is a formidable squad and will provide a difficult test.

In summary

After four seasons, the Sounders are making it to the MLS Western Conference playoffs for the third time. Next weekend, they will host LAFC in the playoffs.

With five titles under their belt, the Sounders are among the most prosperous teams in MLS history. They have a sizable and devoted fan base, making them one of the most well-liked clubs in the league.

Having only joined MLS in 2018, LAFC is a more recent franchise. They did, however, emerge as one of the league’s top clubs quite fast, taking home the Supporters’ Shield in 2019 and 2022.

The animosity between the LAFC and the Sounders has intensified recently. Over the previous four seasons, the two sides have faced off in the playoffs three times, with the Sounders emerging victorious in two of those encounters.

Next weekend, the Sounders will try to maintain their command over LAFC in the semifinals. To overcome LAFC and go to the MLS Cup Final, they will have to play their absolute best.