SEATTLE -- The LA Galaxy will look to clinch a berth in the 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs on Sunday when they take on Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field.
Based on Saturday's results, the Galaxy can clinch a playoff spot with a win or a draw against the Sounders. A result in Seattle will also give the Galaxy the season series against the Sounders as Los Angeles won both matches at StubHub Center.
Below are links, matchups to watch and a predicted score.
LINKS
In the newest "Insider on Location," we ask the LA Galaxy what the club must do to clinch a spot in the playoffs.
Joe Tutino and Cobi Jones break down Seattle vs. Los Angeles on 90 in 90.
In the latest edition of By the Numbers, we look at the Galaxy's playoff clinching scenarios.
Juninho prepares to take the field nearly a year after his dramatic goal against Seattle that sent the Galaxy to MLS Cup.
*Lastly, LAGalaxy.com's Larry Morgan provides a preview of the rivalry match.
MATCHUPS TO WATCH
Steven Gerrard vs. Osvaldo Alonso
The battle in the center of the park will pit Steven Gerrard against the stingy Osvaldo Alonso. Gerrard has been playing in a defensive role as of late, but look for him to take his chances to get forward if he can against Alonso and the Sounders.
Robbie Keane vs. Zach Scott
Robbie Keane will look to power the Galaxy into the playoffs against a weakened Sounders FC defense that is missing the injured Chad Marshall, and will look to Zach Scott to take over in central defense. Expect plenty of physicality from "Mr. Sounder" as he looks to shut down the Galaxy's Irish captain.
Omar Gonzalez vs. Clint Dempsey
Omar Gonzalez was surprisingly left off the USMNT roster for the upcoming CONCACAF Cup, and you can bet that he'll be eager to have a big game against his U.S. teammate Clint Dempsey and the Seattle attack.
PREDICTED SCORE
LA Galaxy 3 (Keane, Gerrard, Gonzalez) Seattle 2 (Dempsey, Martins)
