Galaxy end Sounders' 22-match home unbeaten run
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Seattle: On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated the Seattle Sounders 2-0 at Lumen Field, ending Seattle's 22-match home unbeaten streak. Gabriel Pec scored and assisted, JT Marcinkowski recorded a clean sheet, and Matheus Nascimento added a stoppage-time goal, with Greg Vanney coaching the Galaxy to the road victory.
Seattle's loss halted a nine-match unbeaten run this season and marked the city's first home defeat in the referenced stretch since July 2016; the Galaxy improved to 5-5-4 while Seattle fell to 7-2-3. Match statistics include Pec's fifth goal of the season and Marcinkowski's six saves, and both teams prepare for upcoming fixtures this week.
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Timeline
- 1. July 9, 2016 — LA Galaxy previously won in Seattle before the recent result.
- 2. Feb 28 (season opener) — Seattle lost at Real Salt Lake earlier this season.
- 3. Saturday night (current week) — Galaxy defeated Sounders 2-0 at Seattle's home stadium.
- 4. 23rd minute — Gabriel Pec scored from assists by Marco Reus and Miki Yamane.
- 5. Stoppage time — Matheus Nascimento sealed the 2-0 victory with an assist sequence.
Why it matters
This match shakes up the soccer landscape. Seattle's home-field advantage, a key factor in their success, has been broken. If you're a Sounders fan, it's a wake-up call. If you're a Galaxy supporter, it's a morale boost.
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