Sunshine is in the forecast for Seattle Sounders FC's match against L.A. Galaxy at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday at Qwest Field. Clear skies and 65-degree weather will serve as a back drop for the Western Conference match-up. The Sounders are 3-1-0 at Qwest, while the Galaxy have tied three games away from home.Last Five Matches:
L.A. - D, D, D, W, D
Goals Scored - 5
Seattle - D, W, L, L, W
Goals Scored - 5
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Sounders forward Fredy Montero will not be available after being sent off in the second half of last weekend's match against the Chicago Fire. Sebastian Le Toux is one of several forwards available for Sigi Schmid to select to replace Montero in the starting lineup.
Seattle has found comfort at home, allowing one goal in four matches and scoring seven, the team's only loss coming against Kansas City on April 11.
L.A. has managed to produce results away from the Home Depot Center and has tied every match in its opponents' stadiums. The Galaxy have scored five goals but have also allowed five in those matches.
Landon Donovan leads the Galaxy as their playmaker in the center of the pitch. Donovan leads the team in goals with five and also has a team-high three assists.
Sigi Schmid, Tyrone Marshall and Peter Vagenas welcome their former club, each of them having been involved with the L.A. Galaxy for part of their professional careers.
Freddie Ljungberg has not scored since his goal in his first start against Toronto FC on April 4. Forward Nate Jaqua also has not scored since Seattle's match against Real Salt Lake. Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani each have two goals, while the absent Montero still leads the team with three goals but has not scored since his two goals against Real Salt Lake.
Goalkeeper Kasey Keller let in his first goal of the season last weekend in Chicago, however, he still serves a defense that only trails Chivas USA for least goals allowed in the MLS.
Reach Jesse Amorratanasuchad at nextseasonsports@gmail.com
