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The LA Galaxy hosted the Seattle Sounders FC in the Leagues Cup 2025 Semifinal at Dignity Health Sports Park on August 27, 2025, marking the 54th all-time meeting between the clubs across all competitions[1]. Both sides entered with high stakes, aiming for a spot in Saturday’s championship match, while the loser would compete for third place[3].

Historically, the Galaxy trail the Sounders in the series (18-21-14), but have a strong home record in Carson, holding a 13-7-7 mark at Dignity Health Sports Park[1]. This match also served as a rematch of the 2024 MLS Western Conference Final and last year’s Leagues Cup, where the Sounders previously knocked out LA, 3-1[3].

For this crucial semifinal, Seattle traveled without top scorer Danny Musovski, who was suspended following his ejection and subsequent ban for the remainder of Leagues Cup 2025 after an incident in their quarterfinal win over Puebla[3]. LA Galaxy advanced to this stage after a confident 2-1 victory over Pachuca, with stand-out performances from Marco Reus—who netted the Galaxy’s second goal—and the team benefiting from an early own goal against Pachuca[3].

Pre-match reports highlighted Galaxy coach Greg Vanney’s belief that winning Leagues Cup “would save the season” for a team that’s struggled for regular season form but could claim a significant trophy with two more victories[2]. Star midfielder Marco Reus stated, “Not ‘could [save the season].’ I would say 100 percent…” as the team emphasized their focus on the match[2].

Both teams’ semifinal journeys were noted for dramatic quarterfinals: Seattle advanced after a penalty shootout win over Club Puebla, while the Galaxy dispatched Pachuca in regulation[4]. Seattle made significant changes to their lineup, with Head Coach Brian Schmetzer introducing nine new starters for the semifinal, including Osaze De Rosario and Cristian Roldan as captain[5].

The winner of this match faces either Inter Miami or Orlando City SC in the final at Lumen Field on August 31[4]. Key Galaxy players to watch included Marco Reus (five goals, nine assists in MLS), Gabriel Pec, and Joseph Paintsil, who has excelled during the Leagues Cup[4]. The Galaxy’s defense remained a concern, having conceded 55 goals in 27 league matches—one of the poorest records in MLS[4].

Kickoff was scheduled for 7:45 p.m. PT, with streaming available on MLS Season Pass (Apple TV+), TUDN, and UniMás[1]. Lineups for both teams were confirmed ahead of the match, ensuring a high-stakes, star-powered contest for a place in the Leagues Cup final[5].

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