Major League Soccer· Season 2025
Match Summary
Seattle Sounders and Houston Dynamo drew 0:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. 4 yellow cards were shown. Seattle Sounders had 55% possession while Houston Dynamo held 45%. Seattle Sounders had 13 shots (4 on target) compared to 6 (1 on target) for Houston Dynamo. Expected goals: Seattle Sounders 0.98 — Houston Dynamo 0.33. Seattle Sounders made 2 substitutions, Houston Dynamo made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Seattle Sounders and Houston Dynamo — 0 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Seattle Sounders had 55% possession against Houston Dynamo's 45%. Seattle Sounders registered 13 shots (4 on target) while Houston Dynamo managed 6 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 7–0. Fouls committed: 12–20.
Lineups
Seattle Sounders lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under Brian Thomas Schmetzer, while Houston Dynamo deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Juan Francisco Guerra Piñero.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Seattle Sounders is 7.07, compared to 6.66 for Houston Dynamo. 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 A. Rusnak (7.60), while Houston Dynamo's best-rated player is J. Maurer (6.90).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Seattle Sounders have contributed 23 goals and 29 assists this season, led by A. Rusnak (12G). Houston Dynamo's starters account for 0 goals and 1 assists, spearheaded by —. 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 3 defenders rated 6.96 on average, against Houston Dynamo's 3-man backline averaging —. 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 4 midfielders averaging 6.95, versus Houston Dynamo's 6 rated 6.67. 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 3 forward(s) averaging 7.39, compared to 1 for Houston Dynamo averaging 6.40. 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 52% for Seattle Sounders and 74% for Houston Dynamo. 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 31 yellow cards this season, compared to 6 for Houston Dynamo. 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 29.5 (youngest: D. Leyva (22), oldest: S. Frei (39)), while Houston Dynamo average 31.3 (youngest: E. Ponce (28), oldest: J. Maurer (37)). 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 27 league appearances each, versus 7 for Houston Dynamo. 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: Brian Thomas Schmetzer
Substitutes
Coach: Juan Francisco Guerra Piñero
Rivalry since 2012
Seattle Sounders vs Houston Dynamo Head to Head Results· 26
Seattle Sounders and Houston Dynamo have met 26 times — Seattle Sounders won 18, Houston Dynamo won 3, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Seattle Sounders leads the head-to-head with 18 victories from 26 meetings. A combined 57 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.19 per match (40 for the home side, 17 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (42%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (35%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Seattle Sounders are currently unbeaten in the last 8 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2018.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Seattle Sounders have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Houston Dynamo show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026