Injuries mean coach Brian Schmetzer will need to make some lineup changes, but the Sounders are in a "confident spot" headed into Saturday's postseason showdown with the LA Galaxy.

The Galaxy led 3-2 at halftime before adding three second-half goals to secure a 6-2 win and a spot in the Western Conference final against the Seattle Sounders next Saturday.

Los Angeles Galaxy are one win away from returning to their first MLS championship game in 10 years, but to do so they will have to overcome one of the best defenses of the season,

What's next: In Saturday's Western Conference Final, the Sounders will take on the No. 2 seed LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park at 7pm. Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Seattle.

The Los Angeles Galaxy have been the most dominant team in the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs, but they will face arguably the most consistent postseason performer in recent MLS history when they host the Seattle Sounders on Saturday in the Western Conference final at Carson,