Major League Soccer Regular Season - 14
Seattle Sounders 3 - 2 FT San Jose Earthquakes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
N. Fernandez (N. Adimabua) 2'
43' A. Rusnak
R. Roberts 45'+2
HT
↓ P. Marie ↑O. Bouda 46'
↓ N. Adimabua ↑P. Judd 46'
55' J. Ferreira
P. Judd 58'
↓ N. Buck ↑B. Leroux 64'
↓ J. A. Gonzalez Mendoza ↑I. Harkes 64'
68' ↓ D. Musovski ↑J. Morris
68' ↓ S. Brunell ↑H. Dotson
↓ J. Skahan ↑J. Ricketts 68'
P. Judd 69'
75' ↓ A. Rusnak ↑O. De Rosario
75' ↓ K. Kossa-Rienzi ↑P. Kingston
82' ↓ P. Rothrock ↑P. Arriola
89' O. De Rosario (Nouhou)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Seattle Sounders
Goalkeepers
Andrew Thomas 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Alex Roldán 
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
81
Passes
12
Duels
Jackson Ragen 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Nouhou Tolo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Snyder Brunell 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Cristian Roldán
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
62
Passes
8
Duels
Jesús Ferreira 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Albert Rusnák
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Paul Rothrock 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Daniel Musovski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
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
Kim Kee-hee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Peter Kingston
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hassani Dotson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Arriola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Morris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osaze De Rosario 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
San Jose Earthquakes
Goalkeepers
Daniel
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Jack Jasinski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Floriani
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Reid Roberts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dave Romney 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6
Rating
Midfielders
Noel Buck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Jonathan Gonzalez 
GHOST
12
Actions
12
Actions
64
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Jack Skahan
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Nick Fernandez
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Paul Marie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Nonso Adimabua 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Nate Crockford
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniel Munie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamar Ricketts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ronaldo Vieira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beau Leroux
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Harkes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Kikanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ousseni Bouda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Preston Judd 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
49
Minutes
7.5
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2026 | San Jose Earthquakes | 0 - 1 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 07/20/2025 | Seattle Sounders | 3 - 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 03/30/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 1 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Earthquakes Stadium |
| 09/19/2024 | Seattle Sounders | 2 - 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 03/24/2024 | San Jose Earthquakes | 3 - 2 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 07/13/2023 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 0 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 06/01/2023 | Seattle Sounders | 0 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 10/09/2022 | Seattle Sounders | 2 - 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 05/12/2022 | Seattle Sounders | 2 - 2 (PEN 9-10) | San Jose Earthquakes | US Open Cup | Starfire Sports Complex Stadium |
| 04/24/2022 | San Jose Earthquakes | 4 - 3 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
03/15/2026
07/20/2025
03/30/2025
09/19/2024
03/24/2024
07/13/2023
06/01/2023
10/09/2022
05/12/2022
04/24/2022
Seattle Sounders Win
San Jose Earthquakes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +9
P: 10 GD: +16
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 10 GD: -17
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
Late De Rosario Dagger Seals Epic Seattle Comeback
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. This top-of-the-table clash delivered relentless drama, proving the home side's championship credentials in a back-and-forth epic at Lumen Field.
Early Shockwaves
The visitors wasted absolutely no time silencing the Lumen Field crowd. Just two minutes in, N. Fernandez capitalized on an opening, burying a sharp pass from N. Adimabua to put the San Jose Earthquakes ahead. The Stakes were massive in this heavyweight bout, with both sides separated by a single point at the top of the standings. Rather than panic, the Seattle Sounders planted their feet and dominated possession, holding 63% of the ball as they turned the pitch into a shooting gallery. Their relentless pressure finally cracked the opposition's defensive block just before the interval. A. Rusnak stepped up in the 43rd minute to convert a crucial penalty, leveling the match right when the hosts needed it most.
Trading Blows
The second half pushed the Intensity completely off the charts. Seattle seized the momentum when J. Ferreira found the back of the net in the 55th minute, rewarding the home side's heavy attacking volume. But San Jose refused to fold on the road. Managerial chess played a critical role as the visitors introduced P. Judd at halftime, and the substitute repaid that trust by equalizing in the 69th minute. The Balance of the match became chaotic, with momentum violently swinging end to end. A staggering 34 combined shots and 15 corners kept fans gasping for air, turning the midfield into a mere suggestion as both teams hunted for a winner.
The Late Show
With time running out, a draw seemed inevitable, but the script had one final twist. Enter O. De Rosario. Brought on in the 75th minute, the substitute wrote his own headline. In the 89th minute, a pinpoint delivery from Nouhou found De Rosario, who shattered San Jose's hearts and sealed the dramatic 3-2 victory. Alex Roldán anchored the backline brilliantly during the frantic stoppage-time moments, delivering a standout performance that eliminated any Upset Factor at the death. This comeback victory catapults Seattle right back into the thick of the title race, leapfrogging their rivals in the standings.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A staggering 34 combined shots, 15 corners, and non-stop momentum changes turned this tactical battle into an all-out offensive shootout.
How dramatic was the late winner by Jesús Ferreira?
Ferreira struck a crucial blow earlier in the 55th minute, but it was actually substitute O. De Rosario who delivered the true late dramatic winner in the 89th minute.
How did Seattle Sounders complete the comeback from behind?
After conceding in the 2nd minute, Seattle dominated possession (63%), generated 3.30 expected goals, and relied on brilliant late-game execution from their substitutes.
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.
Top-of-the-table Fireworks in the Pacific Northwest
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 95/100. This top-tier clash could either blow the title race wide open or cement San Jose's iron grip on the summit.
The Setup
When Seattle Sounders host San Jose Earthquakes at Lumen Field on May 14, 2026, an unstoppable force meets an immovable object. The home side boasts a flawless fortress mentality, winning all three of their fixtures in front of their own fans this season. Meanwhile, the visitors are ruthless away specialists, having already secured five victories on their road travels. Both squads carry a towering Form rating, making this a genuine six-pointer at the top of the table. The league leaders hold an eight-point advantage over fourth-placed Seattle, driving an off-the-charts Stakes grade for this Western Conference showdown.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will decide this contest. Cristian Roldán has been driving Seattle forward with his relentless energy and crucial goals. He faces the daunting task of outshining Timo Werner, who brings top-tier European pedigree and a frightening eye for goal to the Earthquakes' frontline. A high Stars rating guarantees individual brilliance will light up the pitch.
Our Prediction
Despite trailing in the overall standings, Seattle enters as the clear favorite to claim all three points. Their defensive solidity—conceding just five goals all season—provides an excellent Balance rating that can neutralize the visitors' high-flying attack. Expect a tight, tactical affair that opens up late. Our take is a narrow 2-1 victory for the Sounders.