The Seattle Sounders will chase their first Leagues Cup final appearance since 2022 when they visit the LA Galaxy in the tournament’s semifinal at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The two teams have been among Leagues Cup’s strongest performers, each going 3-0-1. Seattle beat Puebla in a shootout, while the Galaxy fell to Cruz Azul in the same format. Seattle has outscored opponents 11-2 in the tournament, and Los Angeles 13-4.
Beyond Leagues Cup, Seattle has been one of MLS’s steadier teams since early April, posting an 11-4-5 record over their past 20 league games and averaging 1.90 points per game—only the Philadelphia Union are higher in that span. The Galaxy, by contrast, sit near the lower end of the Supporters’ Shield standings and are on pace for what would be the worst MLS Cup defense in league history.
Winning tonight’s match not only hands a place in the Leagues Cup final on Sunday but also secures a spot for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, and the right to host the Leagues Cup final.
This is the second of three head-to-head meetings in a month between the teams. The Galaxy will host this semifinal thanks to last year’s MLS Cup win, which granted them hosting rights through this tournament. If the score is level after regulation, the game will go straight to a penalty shootout.
Key absences and suspensions
Seattle
– Out: Paul Arriola (knee), Stuart Hawkins (quad), Ryan Kent (hamstring), Jordan Morris (shoulder), Danny Musovski (suspended), João Paulo (knee), Albert Rusnák (hamstring)
Galaxy
– Out: Matheus Nascimento (groin), Maya Yoshida (leg), Riqui Puig (ACL)
– Suspended: Danny Musovski (for this game)
Officials
Referee: Adonai Escobedo González (Mexico)
AR1: Michel Espinoza Ávalos (Mexico)
AR2: Leonardo Castillo Rodríguez (Mexico)
4th official: Víctor Cáceres Hernández (Mexico)
VAR: Guillermo Pacheco Larios (Mexico)
AVAR: Jorge Camacho Peregrina (Mexico)
How to watch
Date and time: Wednesday, 7:45 PM PT
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California
Global streaming (English): MLS Season Pass
Global streaming (Spanish): MLS Season Pass
English TV: FS1
Spanish TV: TUDN, UniMás
Local radio: 93.3 KJR-FM (Seattle), iHeartMedia
Local Spanish radio: El Rey 1360 AM
Free streaming is available for this match.
What to watch
– Seattle will look to translate their MLS form into knockout-game success, with their defense and counter-attacking play likely to clash with a Galaxy side aiming to rebound from a difficult league campaign.
– The absence of Musovski removes a scoring option for Seattle, while the Galaxy will lean on their own attacking options to exploit any Seattle gaps.
– The winner will not only reach the Leagues Cup final but also secure a berth in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, adding extra significance to this late-season showcase.
Summary
This semifinal pits Seattle’s steady MLS prowess against a Galaxy side battling for consistency in league play. Both clubs have shown strong Leagues Cup form, and the match carries high stakes with a final-hosting prize and a future continental competition slot on the line. A hopeful storyline for Seattle fans: maintaining their recent momentum and pushing toward another Leagues Cup final while potentially securing a path to a broader continental stage.