Major League Soccer· Season 2025
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.
Match Events
Key match events between Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Colorado Rapids had 54% possession against Seattle Sounders's 46%. Colorado Rapids registered 15 shots (4 on target) while Seattle Sounders managed 7 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 8–2. Fouls committed: 12–11.
Lineups
Colorado Rapids lined up in a 4-2-2-2 formation under Christopher Armas, while Seattle Sounders deployed a 4-4-2 under Brian Thomas Schmetzer.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Colorado Rapids is 6.85, compared to 7.02 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 Rafael Navarro (7.18), while Seattle Sounders's best-rated player is C. Roldan (7.52).
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 38 goals and 30 assists, spearheaded by D. Musovski (16G). 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 6.57 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 6.69, versus Seattle Sounders's 4 rated 7.13. 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 6.96, compared to 2 for Seattle Sounders averaging 6.98. 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 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
Colorado Rapids's starters have collected 13 yellow cards this season, compared to 36 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 28.5 (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
Colorado Rapids's starters average 11 league appearances each, versus 28 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: Christopher Armas
Substitutes
Coach: Brian Thomas Schmetzer
Rivalry since 2012
Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders Head to Head Results· 35
Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders have met 35 times — Colorado Rapids won 7, Seattle Sounders won 23, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Seattle Sounders leads the head-to-head with 23 victories from 35 meetings. A combined 95 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.71 per match (33 for the home side, 62 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (51%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 18 games (51%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Seattle Sounders are currently unbeaten in the last 7 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Colorado Rapids have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 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