Match Summary
Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders drew 0:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2023. 9 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Real Salt Lake had 43% possession while Seattle Sounders held 57%. Real Salt Lake had 15 shots (3 on target) compared to 12 (1 on target) for Seattle Sounders. Expected goals: Real Salt Lake 0.67 — Seattle Sounders 1.06. Real Salt Lake made 4 substitutions, Seattle Sounders made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders — 0 goals and 10 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Real Salt Lake had 43% possession against Seattle Sounders's 57%. Real Salt Lake registered 15 shots (3 on target) while Seattle Sounders managed 12 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 7–2. Fouls committed: 15–7.
Lineups
Real Salt Lake lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under P. Mastroeni, while Seattle Sounders deployed a 4-2-3-1 under B. Schmetzer.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Real Salt Lake is 6.96, compared to 7.10 for Seattle Sounders. 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. Real Salt Lake's highest-rated starter is J. Glad (7.07), while Seattle Sounders's best-rated player is A. Rusnák (7.60).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Real Salt Lake have contributed 2 goals and 2 assists this season, led by J. Glad (1G). Seattle Sounders's starters account for 21 goals and 12 assists, spearheaded by A. Rusnák (12G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Real Salt Lake deploy 4 defenders rated 7.00 on average, against Seattle Sounders's 4-man backline averaging 7.14. 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
Real Salt Lake field 4 midfielders averaging 6.90, versus Seattle Sounders's 5 rated 7.13. 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
Real Salt Lake start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Seattle Sounders averaging —. 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 Real Salt Lake and 53% for Seattle Sounders. 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
Real Salt Lake's starters have collected 21 yellow cards this season, compared to 14 for Seattle Sounders. 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 Real Salt Lake's starting XI is 29.3 (youngest: B. Vera (26), oldest: M. Silva (36)), while Seattle Sounders average 30.9 (youngest: Léo Chú (25), oldest: S. Frei (39)). 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
Real Salt Lake's starters average 27 league appearances each, versus 24 for Seattle Sounders. 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.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Real Salt Lake have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Seattle Sounders show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
Real Salt Lake
Seattle Sounders
Head to Head
Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders have met 2 times — Real Salt Lake won 1, Seattle Sounders won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.50 per match (2 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–0 in 2025.
1
Real Salt Lake
0
Drawn
1
Seattle Sounders
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026