The Seattle Sounders limp into their first match of the 2024 season against LAFC. Numerous lineup scratches, including an ankle injury to Rusnak the practice before the match, meant the Rave Green were going to have to punch above their weight for a positive result in LA.

• New kit, DLV and Andrew Thomas all debut
• The defense was better than expected
• De la Vega looks like the key we needed to unlock this offense

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