May 5, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release
Sounders FC in action
(Seattle Sounders FC)
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…
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