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Seattle Sounders vs St Louis City

Lumen Field, Seattle4 May 2025 at 03:30
Referee: Lorenzo Hernandez

Match Events

Seattle Sounders
St. Louis City
Kick Off
29′
M. Hartel

Penalty

A. Rusnak

Penalty

33′
Half Time
P. RothrockR. Kent
57′
61′
T. OstrakM. Joyner
O. Vargas

assist: R. Kent

61′
69′
Joao KlaussS. Becher
69′
C. TeuchertE. Lowen
69′
J. YaroJ. Nilsson
Penalty cancelled72′
VAR
P. de La VegaG. Minoungou
75′
76′
K. HiebertX. Silva
D. MusovskiO. De Rosario
83′
Y. Gomez AndradeJ. Bell
84′
90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal4
17Shots off Goal2
29Total Shots7
4Blocked Shots1
19Shots insidebox3
10Shots outsidebox4
9Fouls15
8Corner Kicks0
0Offsides0
57%Ball Possession43%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
529Total passes403
468Passes accurate328
88%Passes %81%
3.83expected_goals1.06
-1goals_prevented-1

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Seattle Sounders is 7.00, compared to 6.85 for St. Louis City. 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 C. Roldan (7.28), while St. Louis City's best-rated player is M. Hartel (7.43).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Seattle Sounders have contributed 11 goals and 6 assists this season, led by P. Rothrock (4G). St. Louis City's starters account for 4 goals and 1 assists, spearheaded by M. Hartel (3G). 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 7.09 on average, against St. Louis City's 4-man backline averaging 6.81. 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 7.15, versus St. Louis City's 5 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 6.32, compared to 1 for St. Louis City averaging —. 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 85% for Seattle Sounders and 84% for St. Louis City. 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 6 yellow cards this season, compared to 4 for St. Louis City. 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 31.3 (youngest: P. Rothrock (26), oldest: S. Frei (39)), while St. Louis City average 28.6 (youngest: C. Wallem (25), oldest: J. Yaro (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 8 league appearances each, versus 6 for St. Louis City. 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 Sounders4-1-4-14-3-2-1St. Louis City
GKDEFMIDFWD
24Frei16Roldan28Andrade20Kee-Hee5Nouhou18Vargas10Vega7Roldan11Rusnak14Rothrock19Musovski39Lundt22Hiebert15Yaro32Baumgar.38Horn20Watts7Ostrak6Wallem36Teuchert17Hartel9Klauss

Substitutes

Coach: Brian Thomas Schmetzer

Substitutes

Coach: David Critchley

Seattle SoundersPosition StrengthSt. Louis City
7.00
Avg Rating
6.85
7.09Defender (4 v 4)6.81
0G 1A1G 0A
7.15Midfielder (5 v 5)6.87
10G 5A3G 1A
6.32Forward (1 v 1)
1G 0A0G 0A
Seattle Sounders4-1-4-1
24GoalkeeperS. Frei
16DefenderA. Roldan7.2
28DefenderY. Gomez Andrade7.0
20DefenderKim Kee-Hee
5DefenderNouhou7.11A
18MidfielderO. Vargas
10MidfielderP. de La Vega
7MidfielderC. Roldan7.33G1A
11MidfielderA. Rusnak7.03G3A
14MidfielderP. Rothrock7.24G1A
19ForwardD. Musovski6.31G
St. Louis City4-3-2-1
39GoalkeeperB. Lundt
22DefenderK. Hiebert
15DefenderJ. Yaro
32DefenderT. Baumgartl6.81G
38DefenderJ. Horn
20MidfielderA. Watts
7MidfielderT. Ostrak
6MidfielderC. Wallem6.5
36MidfielderC. Teuchert6.7
17MidfielderM. Hartel7.43G1A
9ForwardJoao Klauss

Match Summary

Seattle Sounders defeated St. Louis City 4:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by M. Hartel 29′ (pen.), A. Rusnak 33′ (pen.), O. Vargas 61′, D. Musovski 81′, Nouhou 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Seattle Sounders had 57% possession while St. Louis City held 43%. Seattle Sounders had 29 shots (8 on target) compared to 7 (4 on target) for St. Louis City. Expected goals: Seattle Sounders 3.83 — St. Louis City 1.06. Seattle Sounders made 4 substitutions, St. Louis City made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty cancelled (Obed Vargas 72′).

Rivalry since 2023

Seattle Sounders vs St. Louis City Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Seattle Sounders
6
wins
Drawn
0
St. Louis City
1
wins
Total goals
17 · 2.4/match
Both scored
2/7 · 29%
Over 2.5
3/7 · 43%

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