Major League Soccer Regular Season - 17
Philadelphia Union 1 - 0 FT Seattle Sounders
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
H. Dotson 12'
31' M. Iloski (F. Westfield)
HT
↓ A. Lopez ↑G. Sandnes 59'
↓ K. Kossa-Rienzi ↑P. Kingston 60'
↓ P. Arriola ↑J. Ferreira 60'
65' ↓ I. Vassilev ↑Q. Sullivan
65' ↓ B. Damiani ↑E. Alladoh
↓ O. De Rosario ↑D. Musovski 80'
80' ↓ D. Jean Jacques ↑J. Bueno
↓ H. Dotson ↑S. Gomez 80'
89' ↓ C. Sullivan ↑A. Bedoya
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Philadelphia Union
Goalkeepers
Andre Blake 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Frankie Westfield 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Nathan Harriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neil Pierre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kai Wagner
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Cavan Sullivan 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jovan Lukić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danley Jean Jacques
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Indiana Vassilev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Milan Iloski 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
Bruno Damiani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Andrew Rick 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Japhet Sery Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Geiner Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Quinn Sullivan
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jesus Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Bender
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Bedoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustin Anello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezekiel Alladoh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seattle Sounders
Goalkeepers
Andrew Thomas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Stuart Hawkins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antino Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Nouhou Tolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Hassani Dotson
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Snyder Brunell 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Paul Arriola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Albert Rusnák
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Rothrock
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Osaze De Rosario
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
Max Anchor
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefan Frei
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yeimar Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gallatin Sandnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Peter Kingston
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Musovski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2024 | Philadelphia Union | 2 - 3 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 05/18/2019 | Philadelphia Union | 0 - 0 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Talen Energy Stadium |
| 09/20/2018 | Seattle Sounders | 0 - 1 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | CenturyLink Field |
| 10/01/2017 | Philadelphia Union | 2 - 0 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Talen Energy Stadium |
| 04/17/2016 | Seattle Sounders | 2 - 1 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | CenturyLink Field |
| 06/24/2015 | Philadelphia Union | 1 - 0 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Talen Energy Stadium |
| 09/16/2014 | Philadelphia Union | 1 - 3 (AET) | Seattle Sounders | US Open Cup | PPL Park |
| 05/04/2014 | Seattle Sounders | 2 - 1 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | CenturyLink Field |
| 05/04/2013 | Philadelphia Union | 2 - 2 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | PPL Park |
| 05/05/2012 | Seattle Sounders | 1 - 0 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | CenturyLink Field |
05/01/2024
05/18/2019
09/20/2018
10/01/2017
04/17/2016
06/24/2015
09/16/2014
05/04/2014
05/04/2013
05/05/2012
Philadelphia Union Win
Seattle Sounders Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +18
P: 12 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -10
P: 14 GD: -13
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 15 GD: -9
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 | 35 | 14 | +21 | |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 38 | 45 | 32 | +13 | |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 17 | 30 | 28 | 21 | +7 | |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 29 | 32 | 23 | +9 | |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 | 31 | 24 | +7 | |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 | 45 | 44 | +1 | |
| 7 | Charlotte | 18 | 25 | 29 | 27 | +2 | |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 | 29 | 39 | -10 | |
| 9 | DC United | 18 | 23 | 26 | 29 | -3 | |
| 10 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 | 30 | 47 | -17 | |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 18 | 20 | 26 | 28 | -2 | |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 | 24 | 32 | -8 | |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 | 25 | 33 | -8 | |
| 14 | CF Montreal | 18 | 16 | 24 | 35 | -11 | |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 | 19 | 33 | -14 |
P: 18 GD: +21
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -17
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -11
P: 18 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Iloski Sinks Sounders in Gritty Subaru Park Scrap
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. A desperately low-event slog won't make any highlight reels, but it delivers three priceless points for a home side fighting to escape the basement.
Toothless Possession
The opening exchanges at Subaru Park set a rather bleak tone for the evening, characterised by a complete lack of cutting edge. Seattle Sounders controlled possession throughout the first half, knocking the ball around the middle third, but they did absolutely nothing with it. The Intensity was shockingly low for a side sitting fourth in the table. Jordan Morris and the visiting attackers looked entirely disconnected from their midfield, mustering barely a whisper of a threat. On the other side, Philadelphia Union sat deep, knowing the Stakes were monumental. Anchored in fifteenth place and desperate for a lifeline, the hosts absorbed the sterile pressure. They registered more shots overall, but the match quickly devolved into a disjointed chess match where neither side seemed capable of executing a decisive final pass in the attacking third.
The Lone Spark
Just past the half-hour mark, the lethargy broke for one fleeting moment of quality. In the 31st minute, the home side finally carved out a meaningful opening. F. Westfield spotted a seam in the otherwise unbothered Seattle backline and threaded a tidy pass. M. Iloski was there to meet it, applying a clinical finish to drag his team into the lead. It was a classic smash-and-grab sequence that drastically raised the Upset Factor on the night. The goal completely validated Philadelphia's game plan, allowing them to retreat further and rely on Kai Wagner, who put in an outstanding defensive shift. Wagner routinely disrupted Seattle's wide play, ensuring the visitors' overwhelming share of the ball remained entirely harmless. The single moment of precision from Iloski was all the hosts truly needed.
Closing the Curtains
If fans expected a fiery response from Seattle in the second half, they were sorely disappointed. The visitors generated a miserable 0.36 expected goals across the entire ninety minutes, logging just a single shot on target. Philadelphia's defensive shape held firm, largely thanks to substitute Quinn Sullivan, who entered the fray and delivered an outstanding performance to help seal the match. Sullivan's fresh legs in the midfield maintained the team's defensive structure, neutralizing any late pushes. The Balance of play never truly shifted; Seattle held the ball, while Philadelphia held the nerve. The final whistle brought relief rather than euphoria to Subaru Park. It was an undeniably ugly football match, but for a Union squad trapped at the bottom of the standings, this resilient clean sheet is exactly what they needed.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Philadelphia Union's season?
Sitting dead last, this gritty victory breaks a dismal run of form and provides a desperately needed lifeline to begin climbing out of the league's basement.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Gritty Clash in the Depths
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. With both sides enduring miserable runs of form and the league stakes relatively low, this fixture feels more like a damage limitation exercise than an MLS spectacle.
The Setup
The Philadelphia Union welcome the Seattle Sounders to Subaru Park on July 25, 2026, desperately searching for a lifeline to salvage their season. The Union sit 15th with a dismal Form rating, dragged down by an agonizing streak of zero wins in their last six home matches. Seattle, sitting much higher in 6th place, are not exactly flying either, having lost three of their last five outings. A modest Stakes rating reflects the current malaise, as an upper-mid versus lower-table clash lacks the fiery intensity of a genuine playoff six-pointer. Furthermore, a low Stars rating indicates a distinct lack of marquee names to elevate the occasion, though Milan Iloski is doing his absolute best to buck that trend for the hosts.
Key Battle
The Union's desperate frontline against Seattle's faltering defensive block. Despite Philadelphia's massive struggles at the back, their attack has still managed 18 goals this season, matching Seattle's total attacking output. The true test lies in whether the home midfield can create sustained pressure, or if the Sounders' backline will easily absorb the blows and strike on the counter. An impressively high Balance rating suggests this tactical tug-of-war will be significantly tighter than the 17-point gap in the league table implies.
Our Prediction
A scrappy draw. Both teams lack the confidence and conviction to dominate possession. Expect a tense, low-quality affair where a moment of individual brilliance—or a glaring defensive blunder—splits the points in a 1-1 stalemate.