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SEAvLAFC Starting XI: Coach Schmetzer names his lineup for Decision Day clash with LAFC

2026.01.15 - SOUNDERS MEDIA DAY_MORRIS - SET 1_01315

Head Coach Brian Schmetzer reveals his lineup for tonight's Decision Day match against LAFC (4:00 p.m. PT; Apple TV, iHeartMedia Seattle, El Rey 1360 AM | TICKETS) on Saturday at Lumen Field. Here is the Delta Starting XI:

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LINEUP NOTES:

  • The Seattle Sounders can clinch a spot in the 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs with a win and one of the three teams above them dropping points (loss/draw). You can find a full list of playoff clinching scenarios HERE. 
  • Seattle is in 10th place in the Western Conference with 43 points (11-12-10). LAFC is in sixth place in the West with 47 points (12-10-11).
  • Sounders FC goalkeeper Andrew Thomas is looking to become the third player in club history to play every minute of the regular season. Stefan Frei (2014, 2019) and Kasey Keller (2011) are the only other players to hit the same milestone.