Seattle Sounders FC vs LA Galaxy, 2021 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSSmith, Ruidíaz score as Sounders overwhelm Galaxy 3-0
— Brad Smith scored one goal and assisted on another, Raúl Ruidíaz scored twice, and the Seattle Sounders stymied Javier Hernández and the Los Angeles Galaxy in a 3-0 win on Sunday night.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Brad Smith (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 1': Oniel Fisher (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 1': Foul by Kelyn Rowe (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 1': Oniel Fisher (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 2': Offside, LA Galaxy. Jorge Villafaña tries a through ball, but Chicharito is caught offside.
- 2': Foul by Efraín Álvarez (LA Galaxy).
- 2': Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Attempt blocked. Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kelyn Rowe.
- 5': Attempt blocked. Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Brad Smith.
- 5': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Derrick Williams.
- 9': Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Brad Smith tries a through ball, but Will Bruin is caught offside.
- 11': Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Foul by Jonathan dos Santos (LA Galaxy).
- 13': Foul by Samuel Grandsir (LA Galaxy).
- 13': Yeimar Gómez (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 14': Foul by Yeimar Gómez (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 14': Samuel Grandsir (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 15': Foul by João Paulo (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 15': Julian Araujo (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 18': Corner, LA Galaxy. Conceded by Alex Roldan.
- 18': Attempt missed. Derrick Williams (LA Galaxy) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Víctor Vázquez with a cross following a corner.
- 20': Foul by Víctor Vázquez (LA Galaxy).
- 20': Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 20': Goal! Seattle Sounders FC 1, LA Galaxy 0. Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Brad Smith with a cross.
- 22': Foul by Efraín Álvarez (LA Galaxy).
- 22': Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 23': Attempt saved. Brad Smith (Seattle Sounders FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Cristian Roldan with a cross.
- 23': Goal! Seattle Sounders FC 2, LA Galaxy 0. Brad Smith (Seattle Sounders FC) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner.
- 24': Offside, LA Galaxy. Jonathan Bond tries a through ball, but Chicharito is caught offside.
- 27': Attempt saved. Samuel Grandsir (LA Galaxy) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Efraín Álvarez with a through ball.
- 27': Corner, LA Galaxy. Conceded by Stefan Frei.
- 28': Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Samuel Grandsir (LA Galaxy).
- 29': Foul by João Paulo (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 29': Jorge Villafaña (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 29': Foul by Efraín Álvarez (LA Galaxy).
- 29': Kelyn Rowe (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Corner, LA Galaxy. Conceded by Nouhou Tolo.
- 34': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Oniel Fisher.
- 34': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Oniel Fisher.
- 36': Attempt saved. Kelyn Rowe (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Will Bruin.
- 36': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Jonathan Bond.
- 38': Attempt blocked. Samuel Grandsir (LA Galaxy) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 38': Corner, LA Galaxy. Conceded by Brad Smith.
- 39': Attempt blocked. Efraín Álvarez (LA Galaxy) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonathan dos Santos.
- 43': Attempt missed. Oniel Fisher (LA Galaxy) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Efraín Álvarez.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 2, LA Galaxy 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Seattle Sounders FC 2, LA Galaxy 0.
- 45': Substitution, LA Galaxy. Ethan Zubak replaces Oniel Fisher.
- 45': Substitution, LA Galaxy. Nicholas DePuy replaces Derrick Williams.
- 45': Substitution, LA Galaxy. Sacha Kljestan replaces Efraín Álvarez.
- 46': Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 46': Foul by Nicholas DePuy (LA Galaxy).
- 46': Attempt missed. Yeimar Gómez (Seattle Sounders FC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by João Paulo with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 50': Attempt saved. Víctor Vázquez (LA Galaxy) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jorge Villafaña.
- 52': Attempt missed. Chicharito (LA Galaxy) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Víctor Vázquez.
- 53': Foul by Nicholas DePuy (LA Galaxy).
- 53': Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Attempt missed. Ethan Zubak (LA Galaxy) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jonathan dos Santos.
- 57': Foul by Nicholas DePuy (LA Galaxy).
- 57': Will Bruin (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 58': Attempt missed. Kelyn Rowe (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Cristian Roldan following a set piece situation.
- 61': Attempt missed. Brad Smith (Seattle Sounders FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Cristian Roldan.
- 65': Substitution, LA Galaxy. Cameron Dunbar replaces Víctor Vázquez because of an injury.
- 66': Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Nicolás Lodeiro replaces Will Bruin.
- 71': Attempt missed. Jorge Villafaña (LA Galaxy) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left.
- 73': Attempt saved. Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 73': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Jonathan Bond.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Nicolás Lodeiro (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cristian Roldan.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Brad Smith (Seattle Sounders FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 75': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Julian Araujo.
- 79': Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Jimmy Medranda replaces Brad Smith.
- 79': Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Danny Leyva replaces João Paulo.
- 80': Attempt saved. Nicolás Lodeiro (Seattle Sounders FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Raúl Ruidíaz.
- 80': Attempt saved. Danny Leyva (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Cristian Roldan.
- 80': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Jonathan Bond.
- 81': Kelyn Rowe (Seattle Sounders FC) hits the bar with a header from the left side of the box. Assisted by Jimmy Medranda with a cross following a corner.
- 83': Substitution, LA Galaxy. Jonathan Perez replaces Samuel Grandsir.
- 86': Attempt blocked. Ethan Zubak (LA Galaxy) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sacha Kljestan.
- 89': Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Jordy Delem replaces Kelyn Rowe.
- 90': Attempt saved. Nicolás Lodeiro (Seattle Sounders FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Cristian Roldan.
- 90'+2': Cameron Dunbar (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Jordy Delem (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 90'+3': Offside, LA Galaxy. Jonathan Bond tries a through ball, but Ethan Zubak is caught offside.
- 90'+3': Goal! Seattle Sounders FC 3, LA Galaxy 0. Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jimmy Medranda.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 3, LA Galaxy 0.
- 0': Match ends, Seattle Sounders FC 3, LA Galaxy 0.
Statistics
 LA |
SEA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 6 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 6 | Saves | 2 |
| 53.1 | Possession | 46.9 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 9 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 482 | Accurate Passes | 413 |
| 562 | Passes | 497 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 19 | Crosses | 17 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 46 | Long Balls | 55 |
| 33 | Accurate Long Balls | 28 |
| 0.7 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 12 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 20 | Interceptions | 15 |
| 20 | Effective Clearances | 21 |
| 20 | Clearances | 21 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Lumen Field
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Attendance: 7,148
Venue: Lumen Field
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Attendance: 7,148
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAFC | 5 | +8 | 13 |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 5 | +12 | 12 |
| 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | 5 | +6 | 12 |
| 4 | San Diego FC | 5 | +8 | 11 |
Line-Ups
Seattle Sounders FC (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Stefan Frei (GK) |
| 27 | Shane O'Neill |
| 5 | Nouhou Tolo |
| 28 | Yeimar Gómez |
| 6 | João Paulo |
| 22 | Kelyn Rowe |
| 7 | Cristian Roldan |
| 11 | Brad Smith |
| 16 | Alex Roldan |
| 9 | Raúl Ruidíaz |
| 17 | Will Bruin |
LA Galaxy (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Bond (GK) |
| 3 | Derrick Williams |
| 5 | Daniel Steres |
| 19 | Jorge Villafaña |
| 91 | Oniel Fisher |
| 7 | Víctor Vázquez |
| 8 | Jonathan dos Santos |
| 26 | Efrain Álvarez |
| 14 | Javier Hernández |
| 11 | Samuel Grandsir |
| 2 | Julián Araujo |
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