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18 March 2023 at 20:00

Major League Soccer · Season 2023
Referee: I. Elfath

Match Summary

Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles FC drew 0:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2023. 8 yellow cards were shown. Seattle Sounders had 57% possession while Los Angeles FC held 43%. Seattle Sounders had 11 shots (4 on target) compared to 10 (3 on target) for Los Angeles FC. Expected goals: Seattle Sounders 1.38 — Los Angeles FC 1.21. Seattle Sounders made 4 substitutions, Los Angeles FC made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles FC — 0 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.

Seattle Sounders
Los Angeles FC
Kick Off
43′Aaron Long
Half Time
48′Kellyn Acosta
J. RagenX. Arreaga
55′
João PauloO. Vargas
63′
R. RuidíazLéo Chú
63′
66′
C. VelaS. Biuk
66′
T. TillmanJ. Cifuentes
A. RoldanF. Montero
79′
82′
K. AcostaE. Dueñas
Full Time

Match Statistics

Seattle Sounders had 57% possession against Los Angeles FC's 43%. Seattle Sounders registered 11 shots (4 on target) while Los Angeles FC managed 10 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 7–4. Fouls committed: 15–13.

4Shots on Goal3
3Shots off Goal4
11Total Shots10
4Blocked Shots3
6Shots insidebox5
5Shots outsidebox5
15Fouls13
7Corner Kicks4
2Offsides0
57%Ball Possession43%
4Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
541Total passes407
432Passes accurate317
80%Passes %78%
1.38expected_goals1.21

Lineups

Seattle Sounders lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation under B. Schmetzer, while Los Angeles FC deployed a 4-3-3 under S. Cherundolo.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Seattle Sounders is 7.14, compared to 7.24 for Los Angeles FC. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Seattle Sounders's highest-rated starter is A. Rusnák (7.60), while Los Angeles FC's best-rated player is D. Bouanga (7.67).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Seattle Sounders have contributed 23 goals and 17 assists this season, led by A. Rusnák (12G). Los Angeles FC's starters account for 27 goals and 12 assists, spearheaded by D. Bouanga (26G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Seattle Sounders deploy 4 defenders rated 7.09 on average, against Los Angeles FC's 4-man backline averaging 7.06. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Seattle Sounders field 5 midfielders averaging 7.23, versus Los Angeles FC's 3 rated 6.99. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Seattle Sounders start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Los Angeles FC averaging 7.67. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 52% for Seattle Sounders and 43% for Los Angeles FC. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Seattle Sounders's starters have collected 22 yellow cards this season, compared to 17 for Los Angeles FC. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Seattle Sounders's starting XI is 31.6 (youngest: J. Ragen (27), oldest: S. Frei (39)), while Los Angeles FC average 30.4 (youngest: T. Tillman (26), oldest: Ilie Sánchez (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Seattle Sounders's starters average 26 league appearances each, versus 32 for Los Angeles FC. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Seattle SoundersPosition StrengthLos Angeles FC
7.14
Avg Rating
7.24
6.96🧤 GK (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
7.09🛡 DEF (4 v 4)7.06
3G 5A1G 2A
7.23 MID (5 v 3)6.99
20G 12A0G 2A
FWD (1 v 3)7.67
0G 0A26G 8A
Seattle Sounders4-1-4-1
24🧤GKS. Frei7.0
16🛡DEFA. Roldan7.12A
28🛡DEFY. Gómez
25🛡DEFJ. Ragen7.22G1A
5🛡DEFN. Tolo7.01G2A
6MIDJoão Paulo6.9
7MIDC. Roldan7.51G3A
11MIDA. Rusnák7.612G8A
10MIDN. Lodeiro
13MIDJ. Morris6.97G1A
9FWDR. Ruidíaz
Los Angeles FC4-3-3
77🧤GKJ. McCarthy
30🛡DEFSergi Palencia7.11G2A
3🛡DEFJ. Murillo
33🛡DEFA. Long
12🛡DEFD. Palacios
11MIDT. Tillman7.02A
6MIDIlie Sánchez
23MIDK. Acosta
22FWDK. Opoku
10FWDC. Vela
99FWDD. Bouanga7.726G8A

Substitutes

30(G)S. Cleveland
22(M)K. Rowe

Substitutes

80(D)J. Gaines
1(G)E. Jakupovic
27(F)N. Ordaz

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Seattle Sounders have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Los Angeles FC show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Los Angeles FC

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Head to Head

Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles FC have met 2 times — Seattle Sounders won 1, Los Angeles FC won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 11 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.50 per match (5 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–2 in 2025.

1

Seattle Sounders

0

Drawn

1

Los Angeles FC

Goals: 5Goals: 6

Recent Meetings (2)

15 May 2025Los Angeles FC4 – 0Seattle Sounders
8 Mar 2025Seattle Sounders5 – 2Los Angeles FC

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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