Galaxy routed at home by Sounders

Published: Monday, August 11, 2025 at 4:45 am

Galaxy Suffers Crushing Defeat at Home Against Sounders

CARSON - The Los Angeles Galaxy's return to Major League Soccer (MLS) action after a successful Leagues Cup run proved to be a stark contrast, as they were decisively defeated by the Seattle Sounders on Sunday. The Sounders dominated the match, securing a 4-0 victory.

The Galaxy, who had shown signs of improvement with five wins in their last seven matches, including a strong performance in the Leagues Cup, were unable to maintain their momentum. The Sounders, the only team to win all three of their Leagues Cup group games, took control early, scoring twice in the first half.

The Galaxy's struggles are reflected in their current standing. They are at the bottom of the MLS standings with only 16 points, trailing the ninth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference by 16 points.

This match marked the first meeting between the teams since the Galaxy's 1-0 victory in the Western Conference Finals last November. Notably, that game saw midfielder Riqui Puig suffer an ACL injury, sidelining him for the MLS Cup and the entire current season. Puig is currently in recovery and has returned to training. However, the team has not set a specific date for his return to play.

With the season winding down, the Galaxy has only 11 games remaining, including the Leagues Cup quarterfinal and the Campeones Cup.

The Sounders' victory was fueled by an own goal and goals from Danny Musovski and Snyder Brunell. The Galaxy struggled to generate offensive pressure, managing only three shots on goal compared to the Sounders' seven.

The win ended a three-game losing streak for Seattle in Carson. The teams are scheduled to meet again on September 13th in Seattle, and there is also a possibility of a Leagues Cup semifinal matchup. The Galaxy's next league game is Saturday against Inter Miami.

BNN's Perspective: The Galaxy's performance highlights the challenges of balancing multiple competitions and the impact of key injuries. While the Leagues Cup success was encouraging, the team needs to address its defensive vulnerabilities and offensive struggles to salvage the remainder of the MLS season.

Keywords: Galaxy, Sounders, MLS, Leagues Cup, Riqui Puig, Seattle, Soccer, Match, Score, Game

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