LA Galaxy is primarily a counter-attacking side with a certain dead ball specialist that makes its set-pieces impressive. Seattle's flank-play-dominant team will be a bit weakened due to injuries and suspension. Again the Seattle Sounders will look to a different route to attack. With both central midfields crowded defensively (both use a CDM with a deep lying mid as their standard) the path may be to count on individual greatness.

The fact is that Fredy Montero and Eddie Johnson do not have strong MLS Playoff histories. It is time for their legends to grow. They are two special talents at this level. This is their stage and their time. Defensively the Sounders will be challenged along the left where one of the best American soccer players in history will face a man who either has little or no MLS experience at left back.

Whatever it takes.

Full Stream for pre-match reading. The game starts shortly after 6 PM on ESPN.

Tactical Keys

• Defending the left
• Feed Freddie Johntero
• Be wary of Beckham's Magic Foot
• Slay Dragons with the Power of Tanzania

Player Matchups

• Zach Scott v Landon Donovan
• Fredy Montero v Tommy Meyer
• Eddie Johnson v Omar Gonzalez

How We're Watching
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