Match Summary
Seattle Sounders defeated Sporting Kansas City 3:2. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by J. Morris 15′, A. Rusnak 27′ (pen.), J. Ferreira 45′, D. Joveljic 67′ (pen.), S. Munoz 90′ (pen.). 6 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Sporting Kansas City had 48% possession while Seattle Sounders held 52%. Sporting Kansas City had 23 shots (9 on target) compared to 13 (7 on target) for Seattle Sounders. Expected goals: Sporting Kansas City 3.43 — Seattle Sounders 2.32. Sporting Kansas City made 5 substitutions, Seattle Sounders made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Albert Rusnák 25′), Penalty confirmed (Santiago Muñoz 90′).
Match Events
Key match events between Sporting Kansas City and Seattle Sounders — 5 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
assist: P. Rothrock
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Match Statistics
Sporting Kansas City had 48% possession against Seattle Sounders's 52%. Sporting Kansas City registered 23 shots (9 on target) while Seattle Sounders managed 13 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 7–4. Fouls committed: 16–16.
Lineups
Sporting Kansas City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Kerry Zavagnin, while Seattle Sounders deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Brian Thomas Schmetzer.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Sporting Kansas City is 6.85, compared to 7.15 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. Sporting Kansas City's highest-rated starter is D. Salloi (6.89), while Seattle Sounders's best-rated player is A. Rusnak (7.60).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Sporting Kansas City have contributed 8 goals and 3 assists this season, led by D. Salloi (7G). Seattle Sounders's starters account for 31 goals and 29 assists, spearheaded by A. Rusnak (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
Sporting Kansas City deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Seattle Sounders's 4-man backline averaging 7.09. 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
Sporting Kansas City field 5 midfielders averaging 6.85, versus Seattle Sounders's 5 rated 7.25. 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
Sporting Kansas City start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Seattle Sounders averaging 6.91. 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 —% for Sporting Kansas City and 52% 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
Sporting Kansas City's starters have collected 15 yellow cards this season, compared to 26 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 Sporting Kansas City's starting XI is 28.3 (youngest: Z. Bassong (26), oldest: M. Rodriguez (30)), while Seattle Sounders average 28.4 (youngest: J. Ferreira (25), oldest: A. Rusnak (31)). 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
Sporting Kansas City's starters average 26 league appearances each, versus 30 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.
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sporting Kansas City have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 defeats. Seattle Sounders show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Sporting Kansas City and Seattle Sounders have met 1 times — Sporting Kansas City won 0, Seattle Sounders won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Seattle Sounders leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 7.00 per match (2 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–2 in 2025.
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