After surprising upsets in the first round for both Inter Miami — the 2024 Supporters’ Shield winners — and defending MLS Cup champions Columbus Crew, the journey to the MLS Cup could now pass through the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles FC (LAFC) is the top seed left in the MLS Cup Playoffs, enjoying home-field advantage as long as they stay in the competition.

On their path are the Seattle Sounders, a team that regularly makes the playoffs and has only missed out once in their 15 years in MLS. The Sounders made it through Round 1 by winning two consecutive penalty shootouts against the Houston Dynamo. Keeper Stefan Frei boasts 14 clean sheets in MLS playoff matches, the second-most in history, and he will need to be at his best against LAFC’s powerful offense.

LAFC has not lost to the Sounders in their last ten encounters, with knockout wins in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals and the U.S. Open Cup semifinals. They also faced each other last season in the conference semifinals, a game LAFC won as they advanced to the MLS Cup for the second year in a row. LAFC is looking to become only the third team to reach the MLS Cup three times in a row, joining D.C. United (three titles in four appearances from 1996-1999) and the New England Revolution (who lost all three finals they played from 2005-2007).

While LAFC has made back-to-back MLS Cup appearances, winning the thrilling 2022 final, the Seattle Sounders reached four finals within five years from 2016 to 2020, claiming victory twice.

The winner of this matchup will advance to face the victor of the Los Angeles Galaxy versus Minnesota United FC game next week in the Western Conference Final.

TV Coverage for LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders Playoff Match

The match between Los Angeles FC and Seattle Sounders FC will be available for streaming on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.

When is the LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders Playoff Game?

The game will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders: MLS Cup Playoffs Streaming Info

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 23
• Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
• TV: Not available on traditional channels
• Stream: Available on Apple TV
• Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles

LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders Betting Odds

According to BetMGM, the betting odds as of now are: Los Angeles FC (-110), Seattle Sounders FC (+275), with a tie at (+250). The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.

Odds for MLS Championship Winner

BetMGM’s current odds for winning the league are: Los Angeles FC (+165), Los Angeles Galaxy (+300), Orlando City SC (+500), New York City FC (+700), New York Red Bulls (+800), Seattle Sounders FC (+1000), Minnesota United FC (+1600), and Atlanta United (+2500).

Upcoming 2024 MLS Playoff Schedule

• Nov. 23-24: Conference semifinals (single-elimination matches)
• Nov. 30-Dec. 1: Conference finals (single-elimination matches)
• Dec. 7: MLS Cup (winner-takes-all match)