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Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake

Lumen Field, Seattle12 October 2025 at 02:30

Match Events

Seattle Sounders
Real Salt Lake
Kick Off
Penalty confirmed11′
VAR
Half Time
46′
A. PiolW. Agada
Joao PauloS. Hawkins
60′
64′
Rwan CruzV. Olatunji
70′
P. RuizJ. Barea
J. MorrisD. Musovski
80′
P. de La VegaP. Kingston
80′
80′
N. CaliskanJ. Russell
VAR
90+1′Goal cancelled
J. FerreiraA. Lopez
90+2′
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal4
10Shots off Goal7
15Total Shots13
3Blocked Shots2
9Shots insidebox6
6Shots outsidebox7
11Fouls20
4Corner Kicks4
1Offsides3
55%Ball Possession45%
1Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves1
585Total passes456
512Passes accurate391
88%Passes %86%
2.33expected_goals0.58
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Seattle Sounders is 6.95, compared to 6.84 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 (7.27).

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 1 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by A. Piol (1G). 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 6.69. 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 6.87. 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 6.80. 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 80% 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 5 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 27.9 (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 7 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.

Seattle Sounders4-2-3-14-2-2-2Real Salt Lake
GKDEFMIDFWD
24Frei85Kossa-R.16Roldan25Ragen15Bell6Paulo75Leyva10Vega9Ferreira14Rothrock13Morris1Cabral2Yedlin15Glad4Vera98Katranis92Caliskan7Ruiz10Goncalv.14Eneli23Piol12Cruz

Substitutes

Coach: Brian Thomas Schmetzer

Substitutes

Coach: Pablo Andrés Mastroeni

Seattle SoundersPosition StrengthReal Salt Lake
6.95
Avg Rating
6.84
6.96Goalkeeper (1 v 1)7.27
0G 0A0G 0A
6.97Defender (4 v 4)6.69
5G 5A0G 1A
6.93Midfielder (5 v 4)6.87
12G 18A0G 2A
6.91Forward (1 v 2)6.80
7G 1A1G 0A
Seattle Sounders4-2-3-1
24GoalkeeperS. Frei7.0
85DefenderK. Kossa-Rienzi7.03G2A
16DefenderA. Roldan7.12A
25DefenderJ. Ragen7.22G1A
15DefenderJ. Bell6.7
6MidfielderJoao Paulo6.9
75MidfielderD. Leyva7.02A
10MidfielderP. de La Vega6.94G4A
9MidfielderJ. Ferreira7.14G6A
14MidfielderP. Rothrock6.84G6A
13ForwardJ. Morris6.97G1A
Real Salt Lake4-2-2-2
1GoalkeeperRafael Cabral7.3
2DefenderD. Yedlin6.6
15DefenderJ. Glad6.91A
4DefenderB. Vera
98DefenderA. Katranis6.6
92MidfielderN. Caliskan7.32A
7MidfielderP. Ruiz6.5
10MidfielderD. Goncalves
14MidfielderE. Eneli
23ForwardA. Piol6.81G
12ForwardRwan Cruz

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′).

Rivalry since 2012

Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake Head to Head Results

36 stretnutí
Seattle Sounders
13
wins
Drawn
6
Real Salt Lake
17
wins
Total goals
77 · 2.1/match
Both scored
13/36 · 36%
Over 2.5
15/36 · 42%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 32 v 2014

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026