In years past, Sounders FC has struggled in the First Leg of MLS Cup Playoff series. Against the LA Galaxy on Sunday in the Western Conference Championship, Seattle took a 1-0 defeat…but put itself in a very good position heading into Sunday’s Second Leg at CenturyLink Field.
The only goal allowed in the match was a Marcelo Sarvas shot that took a huge deflection off Chad Marshall. Both teams had a number of chances, but no additional tallies were added as the Second Leg is nicely primed at 1-0 in LA’s favor.
Here are some takeaways from Leg One as we patiently wait for Sunday’s massive return fixture.
Mike Azira Filled In Wonderfully For Ozzie Alonso
- With Alonso sidelined with a hamstring injury, Mike Azira was tasked with filling the Honey Badger’s shoes in the center of the midfield. He performed admirably in such a difficult situation, controlling the flow in the middle and keeping things in the Sounders end well-organized. MLSSoccer.com’s Matt Doyle agreed.
Leg Two comes to CenturyLink Field on Sunday with kickoff set for 6 p.m. PST. Television coverage will be on ESPN.