Major League Soccer· Season 2025
Match Summary
Seattle Sounders defeated FC Dallas 1:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by A. Rusnak 86′ (pen.). 6 yellow cards were shown. Seattle Sounders had 62% possession while FC Dallas held 38%. Seattle Sounders had 13 shots (4 on target) compared to 16 (5 on target) for FC Dallas. Expected goals: Seattle Sounders 2.12 — FC Dallas 1.34. Seattle Sounders made 5 substitutions, FC Dallas made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas — 1 goal and 6 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Seattle Sounders had 62% possession against FC Dallas's 38%. Seattle Sounders registered 13 shots (4 on target) while FC Dallas managed 16 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 4–5. Fouls committed: 8–14.
Lineups
Seattle Sounders lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Brian Thomas Schmetzer, while FC Dallas deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Eric Quill.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Seattle Sounders is 7.09, compared to 6.54 for FC Dallas. 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 FC Dallas's best-rated player is L. Farrington (7.04).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Seattle Sounders have contributed 27 goals and 30 assists this season, led by A. Rusnak (12G). FC Dallas's starters account for 9 goals and 5 assists, spearheaded by L. Farrington (6G). 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 6.98 on average, against FC Dallas's 4-man backline averaging 6.29. 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 7.21, versus FC Dallas's 5 rated 6.62. 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 7.06, compared to 1 for FC Dallas averaging 7.04. 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 46% for Seattle Sounders and 80% for FC Dallas. 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 28 yellow cards this season, compared to 13 for FC Dallas. 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: O. Vargas (20), oldest: S. Frei (39)), while FC Dallas average 28.0 (youngest: P. Delgado (22), oldest: S. Ibeagha (33)). 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 10 for FC Dallas. 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: Eric Quill
Rivalry since 2012
Seattle Sounders vs FC Dallas Head to Head Results· 39
Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas have met 39 times — Seattle Sounders won 20, FC Dallas won 9, with 10 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Seattle Sounders leads the head-to-head with 20 victories from 39 meetings. A combined 95 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.44 per match (58 for the home side, 37 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (46%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 19 games (49%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Seattle Sounders are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2013.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Seattle Sounders have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. FC Dallas show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026