Major League Soccer Regular Season - 15
Seattle Sounders 0 - 2 FT Los Angeles Galaxy
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' ↓ D. Musovski ↑A. Rusnak
J. Haak 12'
Gabriel Pec (M. Reus) 23'
44' P. Kingston
M. Yamane 45'+4
HT
46' ↓ P. Kingston ↑K. Kossa-Rienzi
61' ↓ P. Arriola ↑P. Rothrock
61' ↓ J. Ferreira ↑O. De Rosario
61' ↓ A. Lopez ↑C. Roldan
↓ M. Reus ↑H. Miller 65'
↓ E. Thommy ↑L. Sanabria 65'
↓ M. Yamane ↑M. Cuevas 65'
76' ↓ S. Brunell ↑S. Gomez
↓ J. Paintsil ↑Matheus Nascimento 83'
E. Cerrillo 89'
J. Marcinkowski 89'
Matheus Nascimento (Gabriel Pec) 90'+2
↓ E. Cerrillo ↑M. Yoshida 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Seattle Sounders
Goalkeepers
Andrew Thomas 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Peter Kingston 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Antino Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Jackson Ragen 
MAGNET
105
Activity
105
Activity
102
Passes
3
Duels
Nouhou Tolo 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Snyder Brunell
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Hassani Dotson
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
83
Passes
9
Duels
Jordan Morris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
JesĂşs Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Paul Arriola
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Daniel Musovski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
12
Entry
BENCH
Stefan Frei 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cody Baker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Kee-hee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Albert Rusnák
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Roldán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Rothrock
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osaze De Rosario
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Los Angeles Galaxy
Goalkeepers
JT Marcinkowski 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Miki Yamane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Jakob Glesnes
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Justin Haak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Edwin Cerrillo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gabriel Pec 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Elijah Wynder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erik Thommy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Joseph Paintsil
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
Marco Reus 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Novak Mićović
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Harbor Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maya Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Rindov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio Cuevas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaiah Parente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Nascimento 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Ruben Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2025 | Seattle Sounders | 2 - 2 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 08/28/2025 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 0 - 2 | Seattle Sounders | Leagues Cup | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 08/11/2025 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 0 - 4 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 12/01/2024 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 - 0 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 08/09/2024 | Seattle Sounders | 3 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Leagues Cup | Lumen Field |
| 05/05/2024 | Seattle Sounders | 0 - 0 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 03/31/2024 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 - 0 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 10/05/2023 | Seattle Sounders | 2 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 05/11/2023 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 3 - 1 | Seattle Sounders | US Open Cup | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 04/01/2023 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 - 2 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
09/14/2025
08/28/2025
08/11/2025
12/01/2024
08/09/2024
05/05/2024
03/31/2024
10/05/2023
05/11/2023
04/01/2023
Seattle Sounders Win
Los Angeles Galaxy Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +15
P: 11 GD: +14
P: 11 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -16
P: 10 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +22
P: 15 GD: +19
P: 14 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: -12
P: 14 GD: -22
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Galaxy Stun League Leaders in Seattle Shocker
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 50/100. Los Angeles delivered a defensive masterclass to topple the top seed, proving league positions mean nothing on game day.
The Opening Exchange
The Seattle Sounders came into Lumen Field riding high at the summit of the league table, boasting a formidable run of recent form. However, the anticipated script was unceremoniously ripped up right from the kickoff. Despite the hosts dictating the tempo and holding controlled possession at a steady 58%, it was the underdog visitors who surprisingly orchestrated the tactical rhythm of the game. The sheer Intensity of the matchup was crystal clear from the opening moments, eventually culminating in a staggering combined 24 shots between the two sides. Yet, Seattle's vaunted frontline repeatedly slammed into an immovable defensive brick wall. JT Marcinkowski stood incredibly tall in net, logging five massive saves to deny every single attempt the home side mustered. His absolute command of the penalty area established a deeply frustrating barrier that the league leaders simply could not breach.
The Counter-Attack Pivot
The decisive pivot of the entire match arrived in the 23rd minute, completely shifting the afternoon's momentum away from the favorites. As Seattle aggressively pushed their numbers forward looking for an opener, the Los Angeles Galaxy sprang a flawless, clinical counter-attacking trap. M. Reus found a brilliant pocket of space and threaded a visionary, defense-splitting pass to Gabriel Pec. The midfielder made absolutely no mistake with his finish, silencing the home crowd to give the visitors a shocking advantage. The Upset factor immediately hung heavy over the sprawling stadium. The Sounders kept pressing relentlessly, ultimately generating 15 total shots, but their 1.45 expected goals yielded absolutely nothing against a hyper-resolute, tightly organized backline. The Balance of power on the field shifted entirely, forcing the deeply frustrated home side into desperate, low-percentage strikes from outside the box as the grueling half wore on.
Late Subs and Resolution
With massive Stakes on the line to maintain their comfortable cushion in the regular-season standings, Seattle threw absolute caution to the wind in the closing stages. They committed extra bodies forward in waves, inevitably leaving massive tactical gaps behind their defensive line. The Galaxy's defensive discipline held impressively firm under the relentless pressure, waiting patiently to deliver the final knockout blow. In the dying moments of stoppage time, substitute Matheus Nascimento—who had just entered the chaotic game in the 83rd minute—iced the result entirely. He buried a ruthless 92nd-minute strike courtesy of a second brilliant attacking contribution from Pec. This stunning 2-0 road victory not only provides a massive, season-defining boost to a struggling Galaxy squad but serves as a terribly stern reality check for the league leaders. It was the ultimate, perfectly executed smash-and-grab performance.
Key Questions
What made Gabriel Pec the Man of the Match?
He scored the crucial opening goal and provided the assist for the stoppage-time dagger, perfectly orchestrating the Galaxy's ruthless counter-attacking strategy.
What does this mean for Seattle Sounders's season?
Despite the shock home loss, they remain top of the table with 24 points, but the defeat exposes vulnerabilities against deep-defending counter-attacking teams.
How did substitute Gabriel Pec change the game?
While Matheus Nascimento was the actual substitute who scored the late goal, starter Gabriel Pec dominated the match throughout, ultimately assisting Nascimento's finish to seal the win.
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.
Seattle's Top-Four Credentials Tested by Galaxy's Firepower
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Seattle's unbeaten streak gives them the edge, but LA Galaxy's star-studded frontline guarantees an offensive shootout with major Western Conference playoff implications.
The Setup
Seattle are flying high. Sitting fourth with an impressive unbeaten run, the Sounders are turning Lumen Field into a fortress ahead of this May 17, 2026 clash. A formidable Form rating underlines their recent dominance. The Galaxy arrive sitting eighth, desperate to close the five-point gap and climb the table. Despite modest Stakes for early regular season action, the competitive Balance of this matchup screams entertainment. Both sides boast massive Stars who know how to find the back of the net, creating a combined expected goal rate that guarantees defensive headaches all evening.
Key Battle
Cristian Roldán against Marco Reus. Roldán is the engine driving Seattle's recent surge, orchestrating transition play with ruthless efficiency. Reus brings elite European pedigree to the Galaxy midfield, capable of unlocking any defense with a single line-breaking pass. Whoever dictates the tempo in the middle of the park will decide the outcome.
Our Prediction
We expect a high-scoring affair. Seattle will dominate possession early, but Galaxy's transition speed will keep things incredibly tense. Our verdict: Seattle Sounders secure a 3-2 victory, overpowering Los Angeles in the final third.