Menu

Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders

Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, Colorado27 April 2025 at 02:30

Match Events

Colorado Rapids
Seattle Sounders
Kick Off
Half Time
46′
D. MusovskiJ. Morris
55′
P. de La VegaA. Rusnak
55′
K. Kossa-RienziA. Roldan
J. TravisI. Murphy
59′
71′
J. FerreiraR. Kent
O. LarrazW. Frederick
84′
C. BassettC. Ronan
84′
D. YapiK. Cabral
84′
90+1′
J. Bell
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal2
9Shots off Goal3
15Total Shots7
2Blocked Shots2
10Shots insidebox6
5Shots outsidebox1
12Fouls11
8Corner Kicks2
2Offsides0
54%Ball Possession46%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves2
451Total passes388
351Passes accurate290
78%Passes %75%
1.34expected_goals1.24
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Colorado Rapids is 6.88, compared to 6.96 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. Colorado Rapids's highest-rated starter is N. Defreitas-Hansen (7.22), while Seattle Sounders's best-rated player is C. Roldan (7.28).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Colorado Rapids have contributed 12 goals and 5 assists this season, led by Rafael Navarro (8G). Seattle Sounders's starters account for 11 goals and 6 assists, spearheaded by P. Rothrock (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

Colorado Rapids deploy 3 defenders rated 6.58 on average, against Seattle Sounders's 4-man backline averaging 6.94. 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

Colorado Rapids field 5 midfielders averaging 6.65, versus Seattle Sounders's 4 rated 7.22. 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

Colorado Rapids start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.97, compared to 2 for Seattle Sounders averaging 6.75. 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 83% for Colorado Rapids and 83% 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

Colorado Rapids's starters have collected 13 yellow cards this season, compared to 5 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 Colorado Rapids's starting XI is 24.0 (youngest: D. Yapi (21), oldest: R. Cannon (27)), while Seattle Sounders average 30.0 (youngest: K. Kossa-Rienzi (23), oldest: S. Frei (39)). 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

Colorado Rapids's starters average 10 league appearances each, versus 8 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.

Colorado Rapids4-2-2-24-4-2Seattle Sounders
GKDEFMIDFWD
41Defreit.4Cannon5Maxso6Awaziem99Travis8Larraz12Atencio23Bassett10Mihailo.77Yapi9Navarro24Frei85Kossa-R.28Andrade20Kee-Hee5Nouhou10Vega18Vargas7Roldan14Rothrock19Musovski9Ferreira

Substitutes

Coach: Christopher Armas

Substitutes

Coach: Brian Thomas Schmetzer

Colorado RapidsPosition StrengthSeattle Sounders
6.88
Avg Rating
6.96
7.22Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.58Defender (3 v 4)6.94
0G 0A1G 1A
6.65Midfielder (5 v 4)7.22
1G 0A7G 2A
6.97Forward (2 v 2)6.75
11G 5A3G 3A
Colorado Rapids4-2-2-2
41GoalkeeperN. Defreitas-Hansen7.2
4DefenderR. Cannon6.6
5DefenderA. Maxso
6DefenderC. Awaziem
99MidfielderJ. Travis
8MidfielderO. Larraz
12MidfielderJ. Atencio6.71G
23MidfielderC. Bassett
10MidfielderD. Mihailovic
77ForwardD. Yapi6.83G2A
9ForwardRafael Navarro7.28G3A
Seattle Sounders4-4-2
24GoalkeeperS. Frei
85DefenderK. Kossa-Rienzi6.81G
28DefenderY. Gomez Andrade7.0
20DefenderKim Kee-Hee
5DefenderNouhou7.11A
10MidfielderP. de La Vega
18MidfielderO. Vargas
7MidfielderC. Roldan7.33G1A
14MidfielderP. Rothrock7.24G1A
19ForwardD. Musovski6.31G
9ForwardJ. Ferreira7.22G3A

Match Summary

Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders drew 1:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by D. Musovski 45′, D. Mihailovic 54′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Colorado Rapids had 54% possession while Seattle Sounders held 46%. Colorado Rapids had 15 shots (4 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Seattle Sounders. Expected goals: Colorado Rapids 1.34 — Seattle Sounders 1.24. Colorado Rapids made 4 substitutions, Seattle Sounders made 5.

Rivalry since 2012

Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders Head to Head Results

35 stretnutí
Colorado Rapids
7
wins
Drawn
5
Seattle Sounders
23
wins
Total goals
95 · 2.7/match
Both scored
18/35 · 51%
Over 2.5
18/35 · 51%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 33 v 2025

Recent Form

Colorado Rapids

LWLLDL

Seattle Sounders

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

API data: 11 May 2026