Match Summary
Seattle Sounders defeated Real Salt Lake 1:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by P. Rothrock 4′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Seattle Sounders had 55% possession while Real Salt Lake held 45%. Seattle Sounders had 15 shots (2 on target) compared to 13 (4 on target) for Real Salt Lake. Expected goals: Seattle Sounders 2.33 — Real Salt Lake 0.58. Seattle Sounders made 4 substitutions, Real Salt Lake made 4. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Jordan Morris 11′), Goal cancelled (William Agada 90′).
Match Events
Key match events between Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake — 1 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Seattle Sounders had 55% possession against Real Salt Lake's 45%. Seattle Sounders registered 15 shots (2 on target) while Real Salt Lake managed 13 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 4–4. Fouls committed: 11–20.
Lineups
Seattle Sounders lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Brian Thomas Schmetzer, while Real Salt Lake deployed a 4-2-2-2 under Pablo Andrés Mastroeni.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Seattle Sounders is 6.95, compared to 6.89 for Real Salt Lake. 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 J. Ragen (7.19), while Real Salt Lake's best-rated player is Rafael Cabral (7.11).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Seattle Sounders have contributed 24 goals and 24 assists this season, led by J. Morris (7G). Real Salt Lake's starters account for 9 goals and 18 assists, spearheaded by D. Goncalves (4G). 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 6.97 on average, against Real Salt Lake's 4-man backline averaging 6.90. 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 6.93, versus Real Salt Lake's 4 rated 6.96. 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 6.91, compared to 2 for Real Salt Lake averaging 6.63. 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 53% for Seattle Sounders and 48% for Real Salt Lake. 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 24 yellow cards this season, compared to 53 for Real Salt Lake. 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 28.0 (youngest: D. Leyva (22), oldest: S. Frei (39)), while Real Salt Lake average 27.2 (youngest: A. Piol (21), oldest: Rafael Cabral (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 25 league appearances each, versus 27 for Real Salt Lake. 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
Coach: Brian Thomas Schmetzer
Substitutes
Coach: Pablo Andrés Mastroeni
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Seattle Sounders have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Real Salt Lake show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake Head to Head Results
Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake have met 1 times — Seattle Sounders won 0, Real Salt Lake won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Real Salt Lake leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (0 for the home side, 2 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.
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API data: 15 Mar 2026