In Major League Soccer (MLS), the Seattle Sounders FC secured a significant victory over LAFC with a thrilling 5-2 win at Lumen Field. Goals came from Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, Paul Rothrock, Jordan Morris, Cristian Roldan, and Albert Rusnák. This win is notable as the Sounders had not beaten LAFC at home since 2021, and it marks a strong performance against a team that had not conceded a goal in their last 360 minutes of competitive play.
On the U.S. national team front, the U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) is preparing for upcoming matches, including a friendly against Panama on March 21. Gio Reyna has been named to the USMNT provisional roster for the Concacaf Nations League finals, which will take place later this month in Los Angeles. Additionally, USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso recently scored his first La Liga goal in a 2-1 win for Real Betis against Real Madrid.
For the U.S. Women's National Team, there are upcoming matches against Brazil on April 5 and 8. The team is also in the running to co-host the 2031 Women's World Cup, with a joint bid from the United States and Mexico gaining momentum after FIFA blocked European bids until 2035.
In international leagues, Real Madrid's title hopes in La Liga took a hit after a 2-1 loss to Real Betis, with Isco guiding Betis to a comeback victory. This result has significant implications for the Spanish league title race.
In the Premier League, there have been no major updates in the last 24 hours, but the league continues to see intense competition as teams battle for top spots.
On the Champions League front, while there have been no recent matches, teams are gearing up for the next round of fixtures, which promise to be highly competitive.
In terms of player news, Ally Sentnor was voted the 2024 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year, highlighting her promising career with the USWNT.
Finally, in breaking news, there have been no major controversies or breaking stories in the soccer world over the last 24 hours, but the ongoing preparations for various international tournaments and league matches continue to capture attention.
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