Seattle Sounders vs Chivas: Latest Standings Update

Updated: August 13, 2026

Chivas defeated Seattle Sounders 2-1 at Lumen Field in the final Phase One match of the 2026 Leagues Cup.

Chivas de Guadalajara defeated Seattle Sounders FC 2-1 on August 12, 2026, at Lumen Field, bringing Seattle's Phase One campaign in the Leagues Cup to an end. The result significantly affected the final standings and Seattle's hopes of reaching the knockout stage. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Seattle entered the match needing a regulation-time victory to keep its qualification hopes alive. Instead, Chivas produced a comeback victory, leaving Seattle with three points from its three Phase One matches. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Seattle Sounders vs Chivas Final Score

Team	Score
Seattle Sounders FC	1
Chivas de Guadalajara	2

The match finished Seattle Sounders 1-2 Chivas. The result was confirmed by both the Seattle Sounders and Leagues Cup match reports. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Seattle Sounders' Position After the Match

Seattle finished Phase One with 3 points from three matches. The Sounders recorded one win and two losses, finishing with a goal difference of -1 according to the latest available standings information. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Team	Matches	Points	Goal Difference
Seattle Sounders	3	3	-1

The three points were not enough for Seattle to advance to the knockout stage. The Leagues Cup format sends the top four clubs from each league-specific table into the knockout rounds. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Chivas' Position After Beating Seattle

Chivas entered the final match with only one point from its first two games. The victory over Seattle added three regulation-time points, taking the Mexican club to 4 points.

Despite the victory, Chivas' position in the final qualification picture depended on the results of other Liga MX clubs because the competition uses separate MLS and Liga MX standings during Phase One.

Team	Matches	Points	Result
Chivas	3	4	Win vs Seattle
Seattle Sounders	3	3	Loss vs Chivas

Why the Seattle vs Chivas Match Mattered

The match was particularly important for Seattle because the Sounders were still fighting for a place in the knockout stage entering the final matchday.

The official Leagues Cup preview stated that Seattle needed to defeat Chivas in regulation time to keep its title-defense hopes alive. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Instead, Chivas came from behind to win 2-1. The result eliminated Seattle from the competition and ended the defending champion's 2026 Leagues Cup campaign. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Seattle Sounders' 2026 Leagues Cup Results

Seattle played three Phase One matches during the 2026 Leagues Cup.

Match	Result	Points
Seattle Sounders vs Toluca	Loss	0
Seattle Sounders vs Querétaro	Win	3
Seattle Sounders vs Chivas	Loss, 1-2	0

That left Seattle with three total points from the three matches. The official Seattle Sounders match information confirms the 1-2 defeat against Chivas in the final Phase One fixture. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

How the Leagues Cup Standings Work

The 2026 Leagues Cup uses a Phase One format involving clubs from MLS and Liga MX. During this stage, teams are ranked in league-specific tables rather than one simple combined standings table.

The top four MLS teams and top four Liga MX teams advance to the knockout stage. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Regulation-time victories are worth three points. A match decided by a penalty shootout after a draw provides different point allocations under the tournament's rules.

What Chivas' Victory Means

Chivas entered the Seattle match without a realistic path based solely on its previous two results, but the victory gave the club an important boost to its final Phase One points total.

The Mexican club had one point after two matches, having recorded one draw and one defeat. The 2-1 victory over Seattle moved Chivas to four points. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Chivas' final position therefore depended on how the remaining Liga MX results affected the league-specific table.

Seattle Sounders' Qualification Hopes End

Seattle's defeat meant the club could no longer advance to the knockout stage.

The Sounders entered the match as the defending Leagues Cup champion and were attempting to keep their title defense alive. However, the 2-1 defeat at home ended that run. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

For Seattle, the result was especially disappointing because the team had home-field advantage at Lumen Field and needed a regulation-time win.

Chivas Comes From Behind

The final result was a comeback victory for Chivas.

Seattle initially took the lead, but Chivas responded with two goals to complete a 2-1 victory. The comeback gave the Mexican club its first win of the 2026 Leagues Cup campaign. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

The victory was also a memorable result because Chivas achieved it at Lumen Field against the reigning Leagues Cup champion.

What Happens Next for Seattle?

Seattle's elimination from the Leagues Cup means the club can now turn its attention back to its other competitions and regular-season objectives.

The Sounders remain one of MLS's most successful clubs and entered the tournament as the reigning Leagues Cup champion. Chivas itself described Seattle as the current champion before the match. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

The disappointing Leagues Cup result will therefore be viewed as an early setback rather than the end of Seattle's broader 2026 season.

What Happens Next for Chivas?

Chivas' Leagues Cup campaign concluded with the victory in Seattle. The club can now turn its attention toward the restart of Liga MX competition.

Chivas' official preview noted that the team was looking to build confidence ahead of its upcoming Liga MX match against Santos. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Seattle Sounders vs Chivas: Key Numbers

Statistic	Seattle Sounders	Chivas
Final score	1	2
Phase One matches	3	3
Points after Matchday 3	3	4
Match result	Loss	Win
Venue	Lumen Field, Seattle

Final Standings Takeaway

The Seattle Sounders vs Chivas match ended 1-2, with Chivas taking all three regulation-time points. Seattle finished its Phase One campaign with three points, while Chivas moved to four points after its comeback victory. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Seattle's three-point total was insufficient to reach the knockout stage, ending the defending champion's title defense. Chivas' four-point total improved its position but had to be considered alongside the results of the other Liga MX clubs competing for the four available knockout places. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

The result was one of the biggest talking points of the final Phase One matchday, particularly because Chivas defeated Seattle on its home field and ended the reigning champion's tournament.

Editorial note: This article was updated on August 13, 2026, following the Seattle Sounders vs Chivas match. Standings and qualification positions can change as other Phase One matches are completed, so readers should consult the official Leagues Cup standings for the final table.