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Real Salt Lake vs Seattle Sounders

Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy1 March 2025 at 21:30
Referee: Ricardo Fierro

Match Events

Real Salt Lake
Seattle Sounders
Kick Off
Nouhou

Own Goal

8′
Half Time
46′
P. RothrockP. Arriola
46′
G. MinoungouP. de La Vega
A. KatranisS. Junqua
68′
D. MarczukB. Hidalgo
68′
A. PiolF. Ajago
68′
69′
K. Kossa-RienziJ. Ferreira
69′
NouhouJ. Ragen
F. Ajago

assist: D. Goncalves

79′
P. QuintonB. Vera
80′
J. BrownK. Henry
80′
81′
J. MorrisD. Leyva
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal4
11Total Shots11
1Blocked Shots4
6Shots insidebox7
5Shots outsidebox4
16Fouls10
3Corner Kicks4
1Offsides4
53%Ball Possession47%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves3
506Total passes454
439Passes accurate377
87%Passes %83%
1.07expected_goals0.86
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Real Salt Lake is 6.92, compared to 6.93 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. Real Salt Lake's highest-rated starter is D. Luna (7.43), while Seattle Sounders's best-rated player is C. Roldan (7.28).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Real Salt Lake have contributed 5 goals and 3 assists this season, led by D. Luna (4G). Seattle Sounders's starters account for 12 goals and 8 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

Real Salt Lake deploy 4 defenders rated 6.79 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

Real Salt Lake field 5 midfielders averaging 6.99, versus Seattle Sounders's 5 rated 6.99. 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

Real Salt Lake start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.80, compared to 1 for Seattle Sounders averaging 6.70. 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 79% for Real Salt Lake and 85% 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

Real Salt Lake's starters have collected 6 yellow cards this season, compared to 3 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 Real Salt Lake's starting XI is 25.9 (youngest: A. Piol (21), oldest: Rafael Cabral (35)), while Seattle Sounders average 29.3 (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

Real Salt Lake's starters average 8 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.

Real Salt Lake4-2-3-14-2-3-1Seattle Sounders
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Cabral91Brown15Glad26Quinton98Katranis6Ojeda14Eneli11Marczuk8Luna10Goncalv.23Piol24Frei85Kossa-R.28Andrade15Bell5Nouhou7Roldan18Vargas93Minoung.11Rusnak14Rothrock13Morris

Substitutes

Coach: Pablo Andrés Mastroeni

Substitutes

Coach: Brian Thomas Schmetzer

Real Salt LakePosition StrengthSeattle Sounders
6.92
Avg Rating
6.93
7.28Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.79Defender (4 v 4)6.94
0G 2A1G 1A
6.99Midfielder (5 v 5)6.99
4G 1A10G 5A
6.80Forward (1 v 1)6.70
1G 0A1G 2A
Real Salt Lake4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperRafael Cabral7.3
91DefenderJ. Brown
15DefenderJ. Glad6.91A
26DefenderP. Quinton6.81A
98DefenderA. Katranis6.6
6MidfielderB. Ojeda
14MidfielderE. Eneli
11MidfielderD. Marczuk6.5
8MidfielderD. Luna7.44G1A
10MidfielderD. Goncalves
23ForwardA. Piol6.81G
Seattle Sounders4-2-3-1
24GoalkeeperS. Frei
85DefenderK. Kossa-Rienzi6.81G
28DefenderY. Gomez Andrade7.0
15DefenderJ. Bell
5DefenderNouhou7.11A
7MidfielderC. Roldan7.33G1A
18MidfielderO. Vargas
93MidfielderG. Minoungou6.5
11MidfielderA. Rusnak7.03G3A
14MidfielderP. Rothrock7.24G1A
13ForwardJ. Morris6.71G2A

Match Summary

Real Salt Lake defeated Seattle Sounders 2:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by Nouhou 8′ (o.g.), F. Ajago 79′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Real Salt Lake had 53% possession while Seattle Sounders held 47%. Real Salt Lake had 11 shots (4 on target) compared to 11 (3 on target) for Seattle Sounders. Expected goals: Real Salt Lake 1.07 — Seattle Sounders 0.86. Real Salt Lake made 5 substitutions, Seattle Sounders made 5.

Rivalry since 2012

Real Salt Lake vs Seattle Sounders Head to Head Results

36 stretnutí
Real Salt Lake
16
wins
Drawn
6
Seattle Sounders
14
wins
Total goals
76 · 2.1/match
Both scored
13/36 · 36%
Over 2.5
15/36 · 42%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 32 v 2014

Recent Form

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

API data: 11 May 2026