[MLS SPOTLIGHT] If the Los Angeles Galaxy parlays its fourth Supporters’ Shield trophy into its third MLS Cup title, it will buck the percentages.Seattle, the only team with a chance of catching the Galaxy for the best regular-season record, lost that chance Saturday when Philadelphia handed it a 2-0 defeat at CenturyLink Field. By doing so, insome bizarre way, the Sounders may have enhanced their odds of winning MLS Cup.

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