# Sounders clinch playoff spot

> Seattle Sounders beat LAFC 2-1 to secure postseason berth.
- Title: Sounders clinch playoff spot · FOX 13 Seattle | Shortify
- Summary: Seattle Sounders beat LAFC 2-1 to secure postseason berth. Seattle Sounders clinch MLS playoff spot with 2-1 win over LAFC on Decision Day.
- Keywords: seattle sounders, lafc, mls, playoff berth, decision day, real salt lake, vancouver whitecaps, seattle, FOX 13 Seattle
- Source: FOX 13 Seattle — https://fox13seattle.com/sports/sounders-clinch-playoff-berth-2-1-win-over-lafc
- Author: The Associated Press
- Published: 2026-11-07T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: seattle sounders, lafc, mls, playoff berth, decision day, real salt lake, vancouver whitecaps, seattle, sports
## Sounders clinch playoff spot
Seattle Sounders beat LAFC 2-1 to clinch postseason berth on Decision Day.
## Rusnák scores early goal
Albert Rusnák scored in the first minute and added an assist for the Sounders.
## Gomez doubles lead
Sebastian Gomez scored in the 31st minute to make it 2-1 for Seattle.
## LAFC score late goal
LAFC scored in the 82nd minute to make it 2-1 for Seattle.
## Key takeaway

Seattle Sounders clinch MLS playoff spot with 2-1 win over LAFC on Decision Day.