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first_reported: 2026-11-07 18:33 PST
updated: 2026-11-07 18:33 PST
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# Seattle Sounders beat LAFC 2-1, clinch playoff spot

Seattle Sounders beat Los Angeles FC 2-1 on Saturday to clinch a Western Conference playoff spot. Albert Rusnák scored in the first minute.

Section: [Sports](/los-angeles/section/life.md) · Entities: [Seattle Sounders](/los-angeles/wiki/seattle-sounders.md), [Los Angeles FC](/los-angeles/wiki/los-angeles-fc.md), [Albert Rusnák](/los-angeles/wiki/albert-rusn-k.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Los Angeles](https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/rusnak-helps-sounders-clinch-playoff-spot-with-2-1-victory-over-lafc-will-host-wild-card-match-2/), 2026-11-07 18:33 PST: Rusnák helps Sounders clinch playoff spot with 2-1 victory over LAFC

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