Match Summary
Seattle Sounders defeated Portland Timbers 1:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by P. de La Vega 16′. 1 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Seattle Sounders had 51% possession while Portland Timbers held 49%. Seattle Sounders had 10 shots (3 on target) compared to 9 (4 on target) for Portland Timbers. Expected goals: Seattle Sounders 1.16 — Portland Timbers 0.56. Seattle Sounders made 5 substitutions, Portland Timbers made 5. VAR was involved: Card upgrade (Albert Rusnák 90′).
Match Events
Key match events between Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers — 1 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Seattle Sounders had 51% possession against Portland Timbers's 49%. Seattle Sounders registered 10 shots (3 on target) while Portland Timbers managed 9 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 3–6. Fouls committed: 11–10.
Lineups
Seattle Sounders lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Brian Thomas Schmetzer, while Portland Timbers deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Philip John Neville.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Seattle Sounders is 7.08, compared to 6.94 for Portland Timbers. 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. Rusnak (7.60), while Portland Timbers's best-rated player is K. Velde (7.23).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Seattle Sounders have contributed 35 goals and 33 assists this season, led by A. Rusnak (12G). Portland Timbers's starters account for 28 goals and 20 assists, spearheaded by Antony (7G). 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 7.02 on average, against Portland Timbers's 4-man backline averaging 6.85. 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 7.19, versus Portland Timbers's 5 rated 7.04. 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 1 for Portland Timbers averaging 6.72. 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 45% for Portland Timbers. 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 29 yellow cards this season, compared to 41 for Portland Timbers. 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 29.6 (youngest: P. de La Vega (24), oldest: S. Frei (39)), while Portland Timbers average 24.7 (youngest: K. Kelsy (21), oldest: M. Crepeau (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
Seattle Sounders's starters average 28 league appearances each, versus 28 for Portland Timbers. 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: Philip John Neville
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Seattle Sounders have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Portland Timbers show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers Head to Head Results
Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers have met 1 times — Seattle Sounders won 0, Portland Timbers won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (1 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (1)
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