11 August 2025 at 02:00

Referee: Allen Chapman
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson

Match Summary

Seattle Sounders defeated Los Angeles Galaxy 4:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by J. Aude 25′ (o.g.), D. Musovski 37′, D. Musovski 54′, S. Brunell 85′. Los Angeles Galaxy had 54% possession while Seattle Sounders held 46%. Los Angeles Galaxy had 8 shots (3 on target) compared to 23 (8 on target) for Seattle Sounders. Expected goals: Los Angeles Galaxy 0.45 — Seattle Sounders 3.47. Los Angeles Galaxy made 5 substitutions, Seattle Sounders made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Los Angeles Galaxy and Seattle Sounders — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Los Angeles Galaxy
Seattle Sounders
Kick Off
25′
J. Aude

Own Goal

Half Time
63′
O. VargasD. Leyva
63′
P. de La VegaK. Kossa-Rienzi
D. FagundezI. Parente
65′
ZankaJ. Nelson
65′
M. CuevasM. Yamane
65′
M. ReusE. Wynder
65′
73′
J. FerreiraS. Brunell
73′
D. MusovskiO. De Rosario
E. CerrilloC. Ramirez
79′
83′
P. RothrockG. Minoungou
Full Time

Match Statistics

Los Angeles Galaxy had 54% possession against Seattle Sounders's 46%. Los Angeles Galaxy registered 8 shots (3 on target) while Seattle Sounders managed 23 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 2–5. Fouls committed: 8–9.

3Shots on Goal8
5Shots off Goal9
8Total Shots23
0Blocked Shots6
5Shots insidebox16
3Shots outsidebox7
8Fouls9
2Corner Kicks5
2Offsides3
54%Ball Possession46%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves3
598Total passes508
529Passes accurate451
88%Passes %89%
0.45expected_goals3.47
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Los Angeles Galaxy lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Gregory Dean Vanney, while Seattle Sounders deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Brian Thomas Schmetzer.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Los Angeles Galaxy is 7.02, compared to 7.04 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. Los Angeles Galaxy's highest-rated starter is M. Reus (7.51), while Seattle Sounders's best-rated player is C. Roldan (7.52).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Los Angeles Galaxy have contributed 35 goals and 21 assists this season, led by J. Paintsil (10G). Seattle Sounders's starters account for 35 goals and 30 assists, spearheaded by D. Musovski (16G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Los Angeles Galaxy deploy 4 defenders rated 6.86 on average, against Seattle Sounders's 4-man backline averaging 6.98. 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

Los Angeles Galaxy field 5 midfielders averaging 7.21, versus Seattle Sounders's 5 rated 7.12. 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

Los Angeles Galaxy start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.81, compared to 1 for Seattle Sounders averaging 6.90. 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 55% for Los Angeles Galaxy and 46% 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

Los Angeles Galaxy's starters have collected 42 yellow cards this season, compared to 35 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 Los Angeles Galaxy's starting XI is 27.6 (youngest: Matheus Nascimento (21), oldest: M. Yoshida (37)), while Seattle Sounders average 28.0 (youngest: O. Vargas (20), oldest: Kim Kee-Hee (36)). 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

Los Angeles Galaxy's starters average 25 league appearances each, versus 27 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.

Los Angeles Galaxy4-2-3-14-2-3-1Seattle Sounders
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Micovic19Cuevas4Yoshida5Zanka3Aude6Cerrillo7Fagundez11Pec18Reus28Paintsil9Nascime.26Thomas16Roldan28Andrade20Kee-Hee5Nouhou7Roldan18Vargas14Rothrock9Ferreira10Vega19Musovski

Substitutes

Coach: Gregory Dean Vanney

Substitutes

Coach: Brian Thomas Schmetzer

Los Angeles GalaxyPosition StrengthSeattle Sounders
7.02
Avg Rating
7.04
6.90Goalkeeper (1 v 1)7.00
0G 0A0G 0A
6.86Defender (4 v 4)6.98
4G 4A1G 5A
7.21Midfielder (5 v 5)7.12
28G 15A18G 20A
6.81Forward (1 v 1)6.90
3G 2A16G 5A
Los Angeles Galaxy4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperN. Micovic6.9
19DefenderM. Cuevas6.82G3A
4DefenderM. Yoshida7.12G
5DefenderZanka6.81A
3DefenderJ. Aude6.7
6MidfielderE. Cerrillo6.9
7MidfielderD. Fagundez7.16G2A
11MidfielderGabriel Pec7.37G3A
18MidfielderM. Reus7.55G8A
28MidfielderJ. Paintsil7.310G2A
9ForwardMatheus Nascimento6.83G2A
Seattle Sounders4-2-3-1
26GoalkeeperA. Thomas7.0
16DefenderA. Roldan7.12A
28DefenderY. Gomez Andrade7.01A
20DefenderKim Kee-Hee6.8
5DefenderNouhou7.01G2A
7MidfielderC. Roldan7.51G3A
18MidfielderO. Vargas7.25G1A
14MidfielderP. Rothrock6.84G6A
9MidfielderJ. Ferreira7.14G6A
10MidfielderP. de La Vega6.94G4A
19ForwardD. Musovski6.916G5A

Recent Form

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

Los Angeles Galaxy

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Seattle Sounders

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Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders Head to Head Results

Los Angeles Galaxy and Seattle Sounders have met 2 times — Los Angeles Galaxy won 0, Seattle Sounders won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Seattle Sounders leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (2 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2025.

0

Los Angeles Galaxy

1

Drawn

1

Seattle Sounders

Goals: 2Goals: 4

Recent Meetings (2)

14 Sept 2025Seattle Sounders2 – 2Los Angeles Galaxy
28 Aug 2025Los Angeles Galaxy0 – 2Seattle Sounders
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026