Seattle Sounders are on their best come postseason time. And they showed that in the first round of 2020 MLS Cup playoffs, beating the LAFC 3-1 and securing a spot in the Western Conference semis.

It was a dominant performance from the reigning MLS Cup champions, as Sounders opened the scoring just 18 minutes into the contest. Raul Ruidiaz and Jordan Morris made a well-executed setup in LAFC’s penalty box, making it easy for Nicolas Lodeiro to strike it home and give his team a lead.

LAFC had a chance to bounce back right away, being awarded a penalty in the 21st minute following a Nouhou Tolo’s tackle on Carlos Vela. LA’s star striker took it upon himself to execute but delivered a bad shot that was easily caught Sounders’ goalie Stefan Frei.

Seattle increased their lead in the 66th minute when Ruidiaz used a commotion in LAFC’s penalty box after a corner kick and scored from a beautiful volley.

Colombia’s Eduard Atuesta gave some hope to LAFC by scoring in the 77th minute, but this turned out to be everything that the LA team managed to do. Sounders closed out the game just three minutes later after Morris added a goal to his name alongside the assist.

Sounders, who have a chance to add their third MLS Cup win in five years this season, will next face FC Dallas.

LAFC, on the other hand, is ending their quest for trophies early on once again and will have to go back to the drawing board.

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Major League Soccer has revealed the details for the upcoming 2020 postseason. According to the official announcement made on Friday, the playoffs will kick off on November 20th, while the MLS Cup Finals are set to take place on December 12th.

The 2020 postseason will see 18 teams get in compared to the previous 14 playoff tickets. The expansion took place due to a coronavirus pandemic that forced MLS to make several changes to the regular season and saw the inaugural MLS is Back Tournament.

There has been a change in the way playoffs are played in 2020, as all matchups will be decided by a single-elimination game. The game will be hosted by a team that finished the regular season as a higher seed.

The playoff participants are already set in the Western Conference, where Portland Timbers are currently sitting at the top. However, the final seeding is still not set, and several teams have a chance to improve their position.

Eastern Conference, on the other hand, still has two spots left for grabs. New York Red Bulls, Nashville, Montreal Impact, and Chicago are currently set to face off in the play-in tournament for those spots but Atlanta United, D.C. United and Inter Miami can all get in the mix.

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Seattle Sounders are on their best come postseason time. And they showed that in the first round of 2020 MLS Cup playoffs, beating the LAFC 3-1 and securing a spot in the Western Conference semis.

It was a dominant performance from the reigning MLS Cup champions, as Sounders opened the scoring just 18 minutes into the contest. Raul Ruidiaz and Jordan Morris made a well-executed setup in LAFC’s penalty box, making it easy for Nicolas Lodeiro to strike it home and give his team a lead.

LAFC had a chance to bounce back right away, being awarded a penalty in the 21st minute following a Nouhou Tolo’s tackle on Carlos Vela. LA’s star striker took it upon himself to execute but delivered a bad shot that was easily caught Sounders’ goalie Stefan Frei.

Seattle increased their lead in the 66th minute when Ruidiaz used a commotion in LAFC’s penalty box after a corner kick and scored from a beautiful volley.

Colombia’s Eduard Atuesta gave some hope to LAFC by scoring in the 77th minute, but this turned out to be everything that the LA team managed to do. Sounders closed out the game just three minutes later after Morris added a goal to his name alongside the assist.

Sounders, who have a chance to add their third MLS Cup win in five years this season, will next face FC Dallas.

LAFC, on the other hand, is ending their quest for trophies early on once again and will have to go back to the drawing board.

The post Defending MLS Cup Champs Seattle Sounders Beat LAFC 3-1 to Open the Playoffs appeared first on SportzBonanza.

Major League Soccer has revealed the details for the upcoming 2020 postseason. According to the official announcement made on Friday, the playoffs will kick off on November 20th, while the MLS Cup Finals are set to take place on December 12th.

The 2020 postseason will see 18 teams get in compared to the previous 14 playoff tickets. The expansion took place due to a coronavirus pandemic that forced MLS to make several changes to the regular season and saw the inaugural MLS is Back Tournament.

There has been a change in the way playoffs are played in 2020, as all matchups will be decided by a single-elimination game. The game will be hosted by a team that finished the regular season as a higher seed.

The playoff participants are already set in the Western Conference, where Portland Timbers are currently sitting at the top. However, the final seeding is still not set, and several teams have a chance to improve their position.

Eastern Conference, on the other hand, still has two spots left for grabs. New York Red Bulls, Nashville, Montreal Impact, and Chicago are currently set to face off in the play-in tournament for those spots but Atlanta United, D.C. United and Inter Miami can all get in the mix.

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