Major League Soccer Gameweek 30
Seattle Sounders 1 - 1 FT CF Montreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Gennadiy Synchuk (Noah Streit) 13'
14' Hassani Dotson
Alexis Sanchez 33'
45' ↓ Alexander Roldan ↑Sebastian Gomez
45' ↓ Caden Clark ↑Kalani Kossa-Rienzi
HT
Victor Loturi 52'
64' ↓ Albert Rusnák ↑Jesús Ferreira
↓ Jalen Neal ↑Dawid Bugaj 64'
64' ↓ Ryan Sailor ↑Snyder Brunell
66' Sebastian Gomez
↓ Noah Streit ↑Wikelman·Carmona 79'
↓ Victor Loturi ↑Daniel Pereira 79'
87' ↓ Hassani Dotson ↑Paul Arriola
↓ Samuel Piette ↑Matthew Longstaff 87'
↓ Fabian Herbers ↑Olger Escobar 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Seattle Sounders
Goalkeepers
Andrew Thomas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Alexander Roldan 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Yeimar Gómez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Ryan Sailor
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Nouhou Tolo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Cristian Roldan 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
84
Passes
10
Duels
Hassani Dotson
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
71
Passes
11
Duels
Caden Clark
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Albert Rusnák
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Jordan Morris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Dejan Joveljić 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Stefan Frei
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Antino Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Snyder Brunell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Gomez 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
P. Kingston
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danny Musovski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Arriola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Ferreira 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
CF Montreal
Goalkeepers
Sebastian Breza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jalen Neal 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Efraín Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandan Craig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Viktor Radojević
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Samuel Piette 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
33%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Victor Loturi
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Hennadii Synchuk 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Fabian Herbers
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Noah Streit 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
Forwards
Alexis Sánchez
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
50
Passes
19
Duels
BENCH
S. Keita
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luca Petrasso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dawid Bugaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matthew Longstaff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wikelman Carmona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Ríos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olger Escobar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2024 | Seattle Sounders | 5 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 06/30/2022 | Seattle Sounders | 1 - 2 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 06/05/2019 | CF Montreal | 2 - 1 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Saputo Stadium |
| 04/01/2018 | Seattle Sounders | 0 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | CenturyLink Field |
| 03/12/2017 | CF Montreal | 2 - 2 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Olympic Stadium |
| 04/03/2016 | Seattle Sounders | 1 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | CenturyLink Field |
| 07/26/2015 | CF Montreal | 1 - 0 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Saputo Stadium |
| 03/23/2014 | CF Montreal | 0 - 2 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Stade Olympique |
| 03/03/2013 | Seattle Sounders | 0 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | CenturyLink Field |
| 06/16/2012 | CF Montreal | 4 - 1 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
04/07/2024
06/30/2022
06/05/2019
04/01/2018
03/12/2017
04/03/2016
07/26/2015
03/23/2014
03/03/2013
06/16/2012
Seattle Sounders Win
CF Montreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +30
P: 25 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +13
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +5
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: +1
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 24 GD: -6
P: 24 GD: -14
P: 24 GD: -27
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +34
P: 33 GD: +9
P: 33 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: +15
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: -1
P: 32 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: 0
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -5
P: 32 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -42
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Seattle Sounders
CF Montreal
Seattle Sounders
CF Montreal
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Tale of Two Halves at Lumen Field
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. An early shock from Montreal forced Seattle to empty the tank in a match defined by stark tactical contrasts and a masterclass substitution.
Early Shock
Montreal struck first, exploiting the minimal space Seattle offered in the opening exchanges. In just the 13th minute, Gennadiy Synchuk found the back of the net off a sharp, incisive feed from Noah Streit. The early opener completely shifted the Balance of the match, forcing the home side into a reactive posture. Seattle Sounders dominated possession—holding a massive 63% share by the final whistle—but initially struggled to convert their early territorial control into meaningful danger. The away side sat deep in a low block, challenging the hosts to find a way through the congested final third at Lumen Field. Despite moving the ball freely in the middle third, Seattle’s attackers found themselves continually frustrated by a compact Montreal rearguard that absorbed pressure and looked entirely comfortable defending their narrow advantage.
The Super Sub Pivot
Recognizing the dire need for an attacking spark, the Seattle coaching staff turned to their bench at halftime. The introduction of Sebastian Gomez at the 45-minute mark proved to be the absolute masterstroke of the afternoon. The match's overall Intensity dialed up significantly as the Sounders pinned CF Montreal deep into their own penalty area. The relentless wave of pressure finally boiled over in the 66th minute when Gomez delivered a decisive, clinical finish to level the scoreline. A collective 26 shots were fired throughout the match, effectively turning the pitch into a chaotic shooting gallery, but it was Gomez's fresh legs and precise touch that provided the ultimate breakthrough. His impact single-handedly transformed a sluggish offensive display into a terrifying, high-tempo siege on the Montreal goal.
Settling the Dust
The final stretch saw both sides wrestling with the immediate Stakes of the encounter. Montreal desperately clung to their hard-fought point, relying heavily on crucial saves and frantic defensive clearances to weather the relentless late storm. Seattle continued to push hard for the winner, but their low 0.28 shot accuracy ultimately betrayed their massive territorial dominance and extensive build-up play. While the Sounders miss an important opportunity to solidify their mid-table standing with a victory at home, they manage to avoid a frustrating defeat thanks to their second-half adjustments. Montreal, languishing near the bottom of the league standings, will gladly take a gritty road point back to Canada, even if the late momentum heavily favored the hosts who were desperately searching for a dramatic final act.
Key Questions
How did substitute S. Gomez change the game?
Coming on at halftime, Gomez injected immediate energy into the final third, ultimately scoring the crucial 66th-minute equalizer that rescued a point for Seattle.
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.
Sounders Ready to Punish Fragile Montreal
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. A heavy mismatch at Lumen Field offers Seattle the perfect chance to pad their playoff positioning against a vulnerable Montreal side.
The Setup
Seattle Sounders are rolling. Four wins in five matches have vaulted them up the table, driven by a Form rating that demands absolute respect. As they take the pitch at Lumen Field this October 18, 2026, they host a CF Montreal side stuck in a deep rut. Sitting dead last in the Eastern Conference standings, the visitors are bleeding goals—shipping nearly three per game on average. The low Stakes reflect the chasm between these two franchises right now. While Seattle look to solidify their postseason spot, Montreal are simply playing for pride. The lack of competitive Balance suggests a one-sided affair, but the attacking Stars on display for the home team promise an entertaining watch.
Key Battle
P. Arriola against D. Ríos dictates the tempo here. Arriola has been tearing up the flanks for the Sounders, creating constant chaos, and will relentlessly target Montreal's glaring defensive gaps. On the other side, Ríos represents the lone beacon of hope for the Canadian outfit. If Montreal are to pull off an unlikely upset on the road, Ríos must be absolutely clinical with the limited service he receives.
Our Prediction
Seattle Sounders take this comfortably, 3-1. Montreal's defense is entirely too generous, and the hosts possess too much firepower. Expect Seattle to dominate possession early, stretch the field, and put the game to bed well before the final whistle.