A once-upon-a-time MLS powerhouse is looking to recapture its previous glory.
The Los Angeles Galaxy are a decade removed from their last MLS Cup win — which was the team’s fifth, the most the league history. The team appears highly motivated to hoist the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy once again after a lengthy title drought (by Galaxy standards). In three previous playoff games, the Galaxy have outscored their opponents by a whopping 15-3. The Galaxy’s most recent playoff win was a 6-2 rout of Minnesota United in the Western Conference semifinals. The Galaxy have been a real wagon so far in these MLS Cup Playoffs.
Standing in the way of the Galaxy and their hopes and dreams recapturing the glory of a bygone era are the Seattle Sounders, a familiar opponent making another deep playoff run. Back in 2014 when the Galaxy won their last MLS Cup, they had to defeat the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference final in order to get to the title game.
During their last title season in 2014, the Galaxy’s star-laden roster included notables such as Landon Donovan, Robbie Keane and Omar Gonzalez. This year’s squad boasts a high-octane offense led by ‘the Killer Ps’ — Joseph Paintsil, Gabriel Pec and Riqui Puig. While the Galaxy can score goals in bunches, the Sounders owned the league’s top defense, allowing just 35 goals during the regular season. Tasked with keeping the Galaxy from lighting up the scoreboard is the Sounders’ veteran goalkeeper, Stefan Frei. Frei played a key role in the Sounders’ playoff upset of Los Angeles FC last weekend.
Here’s everything you need to know for the MLS Western Conference final:
When is the LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders playoff game?
The Los Angeles Galaxy will host Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday, Nov. 30.
How to stream the LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders playoff game
The LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders game will stream on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders: MLS Cup Playoffs time, streaming
Date: Saturday, Nov. 30
Time: 10 p.m. ET
TV: None
Stream: Apple TV
Location: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California
LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders betting odds
According to BetMGM, here are the odds after regulation: LA Galaxy (-115), Seattle Sounders (+280), tie (+260). The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.
MLS league winner odds
According to BetMGM, here are the odds for winning the league championship: Los Angeles Galaxy (+135), Orlando City SC (+175), Seattle Sounders FC (+400) and New York Red Bulls (+500).
When is MLS Cup 2024?
The winners of this weekend’s conference final games will play in MLS Cup on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. ET (on FOX and Apple TV).
The host team for MLS Cup is the highest-ranked team in the Supporters’ Shield standings. That priority order for 2024 goes: LA Galaxy, Seattle Sounders, Orlando City, New York Red Bulls. Therefore, the winner of the Western Conference final will host MLS Cup. The home team has won seven of the last 10 MLS Cups.
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