Sounders clinch playoff spot with victory over LAFC; will host wild-card match

Newseze Wire·Sun, Nov 8, 3:50 AMWire: Seattle Times

Albert Rusnák scored in the first minute, then notched an assist to help the Sounders clinch a postseason spot on Decision Day with a victory over Los Angeles FC.

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