Son Heung-Min Thinks LAFC Has 'Bad Luck' Right Now, But Their UNBEATEN Home Streak vs. Sounders Is About to Get TESTED

Alright, listen up, Emerald City! This Sunday night game against LAFC isn't just another match, it's HUGE. Both our boys and the Black & Gold are desperate for a good result before the six-week FIFA World Cup break, and after last weekend's stumble, the Sounders are looking to put a statement win on the board against a team that, let's be real, has been a thorn in our side at their place for way too long. It's time to break that curse, especially with LAFC looking like they're barely holding it together.

"Humble Pie" and a Bruised Sounders Squad Looks to Rebound

Our Sounders were rolling, right? We had a nine-match unbeaten streak in MLS, going 6-0-3, and it felt like nothing could stop us. Then the LA Galaxy rolled into Lumen Field last weekend and smacked us with a 2-0 loss. Midfielder Paul Rothrock, who's been crushing it with four goals, didn't mince words after that one. He called it "a slice of humble pie," and admitted it's no fun "learning things and losing points that you feel like you should be earning." You know the boys took that to heart. It's not all smooth sailing on the injury front either. Striker Danny Musovski, who lost a tooth against the Galaxy, is thankfully available for selection, but defender Alex Roldan is still questionable with that hamstring issue, according to Coach Brian Schmetzer. Our defense has been stellar this season, tied for the fewest goals allowed in the league with just 10, but half of those have somehow snuck in during the past three matches. What gives? We need that iron curtain back!

LAFC's Season Is Cracking, But Their Home Record vs. Seattle Is Still Laughing

Now, let's talk about LAFC. Yikes. After a strong start to their season, they've completely face-planted, losing their last three league matches and winning only one of their past eight, going 1-5-2 in that stretch. You know things are bad when the coach's job, Marc Dos Santos, is apparently in jeopardy. Their star goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris, who started the season with a record six straight shutouts, missed their last 3-2 loss to Nashville SC with an undisclosed leg injury and won't be playing Sunday. His replacement, Thomas Hasal, made his second start of the year and let in three goals while only making one save. Ouch. Their main man, Son Heung-Min, who leads the league with nine assists, still hasn't scored a single goal. He's trying to play it cool, telling Goal's U.S. edition that it's "bad luck" and opposing goalies are making saves, but also admitting "the biggest responsibility lies with me." We hear you, Son, but Denis Bouanga is the one keeping them afloat with 11 goal contributions, including six goals, and David Martinez has five goals too. Here's the kicker, though: LAFC has NEVER lost a regular-season game at home against the Sounders, holding an 8-0-1 record, and winning the last five in a row. Sure, we've got a couple of playoff wins at BMO Stadium, but that regular season streak? It's time for it to end. This Sunday isn't just another game. It's our chance to go into that World Cup break with momentum, to show the league that last weekend was an anomaly, and to finally stick it to LAFC on their own turf in the regular season. The boys need to come out firing and exploit their weaknesses. Let's send a message, Sounders!

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