On Sunday, the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) defeated the Seattle Sounders 1-0 in a thrilling match at Banc of California Stadium. The only goal of the match came early in the first half from LAFC’s Diego Rossi. The goal was Rossi’s fourth of the season and it was enough to give LAFC the win.
The match started off with a bang as Rossi scored just four minutes in. He received a pass from Carlos Vela and drove into the box, where he fired a shot past Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei. It was a clinical finish from Rossi and it set the tone for the rest of the match.
The rest of the match saw both teams battle for possession and create chances, but neither team was able to find the back of the net. LAFC had a few good chances to double their lead, but Frei was up to the task and kept the Sounders in the match.
In the end, LAFC’s defense held firm and they were able to secure the 1-0 victory. It was a hard-fought win for LAFC and it keeps them atop the Western Conference standings with 24 points from 11 matches.
The win was also a big one for Rossi, who is quickly becoming one of the top players in MLS. He now has four goals and two assists on the season and he is proving to be a valuable asset for LAFC.
Overall, it was an exciting match between two of MLS’ top teams. LAFC was able to get the win thanks to Rossi’s early goal and they now look to continue their strong start to the season. The Sounders will look to bounce back from this loss and get back to winning ways.
