Major League Soccer· Season 2025
Match Summary
Seattle Sounders defeated Sporting Kansas City 3:2. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by J. Morris 15′, A. Rusnak 27′ (pen.), J. Ferreira 45′, D. Joveljic 67′ (pen.), S. Munoz 90′ (pen.). 6 yellow cards were shown, 1 red card. Sporting Kansas City had 48% possession while Seattle Sounders held 52%. Sporting Kansas City had 23 shots (9 on target) compared to 13 (7 on target) for Seattle Sounders. Expected goals: Sporting Kansas City 3.43 — Seattle Sounders 2.32. Sporting Kansas City made 5 substitutions, Seattle Sounders made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Albert Rusnák 25′), Penalty confirmed (Santiago Muñoz 90′).
Match Events
Key match events between Sporting Kansas City and Seattle Sounders — 5 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
assist: P. Rothrock
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Match Statistics
Sporting Kansas City had 48% possession against Seattle Sounders's 52%. Sporting Kansas City registered 23 shots (9 on target) while Seattle Sounders managed 13 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 7–4. Fouls committed: 16–16.
Lineups
Sporting Kansas City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Kerry Zavagnin, while Seattle Sounders deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Brian Thomas Schmetzer.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Sporting Kansas City is 6.72, compared to 7.10 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. Sporting Kansas City's highest-rated starter is M. Garcia (7.00), while Seattle Sounders's best-rated player is A. Rusnak (7.60).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Sporting Kansas City have contributed 8 goals and 5 assists this season, led by D. Joveljic (6G). Seattle Sounders's starters account for 36 goals and 30 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
Sporting Kansas City deploy 4 defenders rated 6.74 on average, against Seattle Sounders's 4-man backline averaging 6.98. 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
Sporting Kansas City field 5 midfielders averaging 6.77, versus Seattle Sounders's 5 rated 7.25. 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
Sporting Kansas City start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.91, 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 Sporting Kansas City and 50% 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
Sporting Kansas City's starters have collected 7 yellow cards this season, compared to 32 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 Sporting Kansas City's starting XI is 25.3 (youngest: J. Miller (23), oldest: M. Garcia (27)), while Seattle Sounders average 27.5 (youngest: O. Vargas (20), oldest: A. Rusnak (31)). 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
Sporting Kansas City's starters average 11 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: Kerry Zavagnin
Substitutes
Coach: Brian Thomas Schmetzer
Rivalry since 2012
Sporting Kansas City vs Seattle Sounders Head to Head Results· 26
Sporting Kansas City and Seattle Sounders have met 26 times — Sporting Kansas City won 11, Seattle Sounders won 10, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Sporting Kansas City leads the head-to-head with 11 victories from 26 meetings. A combined 70 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.69 per match (34 for the home side, 36 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (54%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 games (54%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Seattle Sounders are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–2 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
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In their last 6 matches, Sporting Kansas City have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 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