Sounders Dominate Galaxy with 4-0 Statement Win in Carson
The Seattle Sounders put on an absolute clinic Sunday night in Carson, California, dismantling the LA Galaxy 4-0 in their first regular-season meeting of the year. This was more than just a win — it felt like a statement. The match kicked off at Dignity Health Sports Park with the Sounders entering in red-hot form, unbeaten in nine straight across all competitions, while the Galaxy were still clawing for consistency after a turbulent season.
Seattle wasted little time in setting the tone. In the 25th minute, pressure from the visitors forced an own goal by Galaxy defender Julián Aude, and from there, the floodgates were open. Just twelve minutes later, forward Danny Musovski — who has been enjoying the best scoring stretch of his career — pounced on an opportunity and doubled the lead with a solo finish. He wasn’t done yet. In the 54th minute, Musovski struck again, unassisted, bringing his season tally to eight goals, already surpassing his career highs from previous MLS campaigns.
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The night also turned into a dream debut for 18-year-old Snyder Brunell. Subbed in for Jesús Ferreira in the 73rd minute, the teenager wasted no time making his mark. In the 85th, he slotted home his first professional goal, with assists on the night coming from Álex Roldán and rookie Kalani Kossa-Rienzi. Goalkeeper Andrew Thomas quietly had a strong performance as well, securing his first clean sheet of the season with three saves.
For the Galaxy, the defeat was a bitter reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in MLS. Less than a year ago, they had knocked Seattle out in the Western Conference Championship with a late winner and went on to win their sixth MLS Cup. This time, however, defensive frailties were exposed again — LA has now conceded 48 goals in league play, the second-most in MLS. Their attack, led by Marco Reus in Riqui Puig’s absence, simply couldn’t break down Seattle’s well-organized back line.
The match carried extra weight given the Sounders’ recent dominance. They’ve now gone ten matches unbeaten across all competitions, racking up 22 goals in just their last seven games. The Galaxy, meanwhile, remain anchored at the bottom of the Western Conference despite recent flashes of form in the Leagues Cup, where they advanced to the Knockout Rounds after a 4-0 dismantling of Santos Laguna.
Seattle’s win also nudged their all-time league series advantage to 15-11-14, continuing a rivalry that has seen its share of postseason drama. Next, the Sounders will hit the road to face Minnesota United, while the Galaxy will travel east to take on Inter Miami. But for now, the story belongs to Seattle — a team firing on all cylinders, mixing veteran firepower with emerging young talent, and looking every bit like a side with silverware ambitions.
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