Major League Soccer· Season 2025
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.
Match Events
Key match events between Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Own Goal
assist: D. Goncalves
Match Statistics
Real Salt Lake had 53% possession against Seattle Sounders's 47%. Real Salt Lake registered 11 shots (4 on target) while Seattle Sounders managed 11 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 3–4. Fouls committed: 16–10.
Lineups
Real Salt Lake lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Pablo Andrés Mastroeni, while Seattle Sounders deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Brian Thomas Schmetzer.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Real Salt Lake is 6.90, compared to 7.06 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 A. Rusnak (7.60).
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 34 goals and 27 assists, spearheaded by A. Rusnak (12G). 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 6.78 on average, against Seattle Sounders's 4-man backline averaging 6.90. 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 7.23. 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 6.91. 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 47% 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 28 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 28.4 (youngest: O. Vargas (20), 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 9 league appearances each, versus 27 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.
Substitutes
Coach: Pablo Andrés Mastroeni
Substitutes
Coach: Brian Thomas Schmetzer
Rivalry since 2012
Real Salt Lake vs Seattle Sounders Head to Head Results· 36
Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders have met 36 times — Real Salt Lake won 16, Seattle Sounders won 14, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Real Salt Lake leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 36 meetings. A combined 76 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.11 per match (40 for the home side, 36 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 13 matches (36%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (42%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2014.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Real Salt Lake have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Seattle Sounders show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026