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Sounders FC Hosts the LA Galaxy Sunday Afternoon at Lumen Field

May 5, 2024 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release


Sounders FC in action
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RENTON, WASH. - Following a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Union on Tuesday to end a two-match road trip, Seattle Sounders FC returns home to host the LA Galaxy on Sunday, May 5 on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field (3:45 p.m. PT / Apple TV - Watch Free, FS1, 93.3 KJR FM, SiriusXM FC, El Rey 1360 AM).

Sunday's match is the second time that Seattle and LA have faced off this season, with LA defeating Seattle 1-0 earlier this year at Dignity Health Sports Park. Seattle currently sits in 12th place in the Western Conference with nine points. The Galaxy is tied for third place in the Western Conference with 18 points. LA is currently coming off a 2-0 loss to Austin FC at Q2 Stadium last weekend.

Tacoma Defiance midfielders Georgi Minoungou and Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, as well as forward Osaze De Rosario, are available for selection via short-term loans.

Following Sunday's matchup, Seattle begins its 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup campaign, hosting Louisville City FC on Wednesday, May 8 at Starfire Stadium (7:30 p.m. PT / USOpenCup.com, 950 KJR AM).

YOUTH DAY

Geared toward youth, families and emerging soccer fandom, Sunday's Youth Day offers a variety of engaging programming and activities that provide kids of all ages an extra special day at the stadium while also highlighting the community and mental health initiatives taking place with Renton School District, Providence and Sounders FC.

ALUMNI OF THE MATCH - PEPE FERNANDEZ

In celebration of Seattle's 50th anniversary, the club is honoring a team alum every home match, with former Sounders forward Pepe Fernandez being honored on Sunday. Fernandez was part of Seattle's inaugural NASL team in 1974 and played with the team until 1976, making 17 appearances and scoring two goals. He returned to the Sounders at the end of his career from 1981-1982, making 11 more appearances, scoring two goals. Fernandez currently lives in Everett, Washington.

BROADCAST INFORMATION

Global Stream: Apple TV

Talent (English): Jake Zivin & Taylor Twellman

Talent (Spanish): Sammy Sadovnik & Diego Valeri

National TV: FS1

Talent: Tyler Terens & Tony Meola

Local Radio: 93.3 KJR FM

Global Radio (Simulcast): SiriusXM FC

Talent: Danny Jackson, Brad Evans & Michelle Ludtka-Furbush

Pre-Match, Halftime and Post-Match: Jackson Felts, Chance Fry & Pete Fewing

Local Radio (Spanish): El Rey 1360 AM

Talent: Mario Rodriguez, Felipe Maqueda, Carlos Tapia & Marlo Vilela

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