LAFC Slaughters Seattle Sounders 4-0

On May 14, 2025, LAFC delivered an absolutely devastating 4-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders at BMO Stadium, avenging their earlier 5-2 defeat this season. It extended their unbeaten streak to six matches while ending the Sounders’ unbeaten run. So, what can we take away from this dominant victory?

First Half Takeaways

The match began exciting for fans with early opportunities for both sides. With LAFC’s Timothy Tillman forcing a crucial save from Seattle Goalkeeper Andrew Thomas in only the 3rd minute of play. Seattle almost put themselves up 1-0 in the 14th minute when Danny Leyva’s deflected free kick narrowly missed, much to the dismay of all RAVE Green fans.

LAFC then broke the deadlock in the 26th minute when Cengiz Ünder capitalized on a clearance from a corner, firing a left-footed shot right past Thomas. Seattle almost equalized three minutes later. However, Pedro de la Vega’s header struck the crossbar.

The Second Half Was an LAFC Slaughter

In the second half, LAFC intensified their attack to galactic degrees. Starting with LAFC player Jeremy Ebobisse doubling the lead in the 51st minute, finishing a precise assist from Igor Jesus. Then Denis Bouanga added a third goal in the 80th minute, benefiting from a pass by David Martínez and a fortunate deflection, or unfortunate if you’re a Seattle fan. Yaw Yeboah sealed the LAFC victory and the Sounders’ slaughter in the 86th minute, receiving a pass from Olivier Giroud and skillfully maneuvering past multiple defenders before scoring.

The Sounders Were Exhausted

Seattle, fielding a rotated lineup with eight changes from their previous match, struggled to find rhythm and cohesion all night. Despite there being moments of promise, including a really good long-range effort from Osaze De Rosario in the first half, the Sounders were unable to convert any of their chances early on. Then, when LA started making their push, the Sounders lost all confidence. The match then spiraled out of their control. The loss snapped Seattle’s five-match unbeaten streak and left them in sixth place in the Western Conference standings.

Deep Team vs Deeper Team

LAFC’s dominant performance showed their offensive depth and tactical discipline, even compared to Seattle. The victory improved their record to 6-4-3, positioning them fifth in the conference, 1 spot above Seattle. Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris recorded his 5th clean sheet of the season, while the defense neutralized Seattle’s attacks. The match featured notable contributions from newcomers, with Yeboah scoring his first goal for LAFC and Giroud providing his first assist.

What’s Next

Looking ahead, LAFC will face the LA Galaxy in the upcoming edition of El Tráfico, aiming to continue their strong form. Seattle will seek to rebound as it concludes their road trip against the Portland Timbers on May 17 in their biggest away game of the regular season. This emphatic win underscores LA’s resurgence and their aspirations for the remainder of the 2025 MLS season.