Landon Donovan played 90 minutes for the Galaxy
The Galaxy beat Seattle in the season opener at Qwest Field Reuters

The Los Angeles Galaxy got their MLS season off to an auspicious start on Tuesday night with a victory over Seattle at Qwest Field, 1-0.

A fantastic shot by Brazilian Juninho in the 57th minute went past the outstretched arm of Kasey Keller, earning Los Angeles the hard-fought victory.

The Galaxy, which lost in last year's MLS Cup, are looking to take home some silverware in the David Beckham's final season with the club.

A late flurry by the Sounders in the final minutes wasn't enough to prevent a clean sheet from backup goalkeeper Josh Saunders.

The match also included a yellow card for David Beckham in stoppage time.

The Galaxy have beaten the Sounders five straight times.

Despite wet conditions, the Sounders drew typical great attendance.

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