Seattle's Open Cup defense still on, down LA 3-1

By CALEB SONNELAND

In a rematch from last year's Third Round Open Cup fixture, the Seattle Sounders played host to the Los Angeles Galaxy with the� hosts and defending champions� trotting out to a 3-1 win and a spot in the next round.�

With a goal and an assist, Nate Jaqua led the Sounders to the victory and picked up a Man of the Match award for his shift up top.