Major League Soccer Gameweek 24
Seattle Sounders 2 - 1 FT Sporting Kansas City
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Futmetrix Verdict
43
Coventry
vs
Newcastle
Mon, Oct 12 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
47
⚖️ Balance
95
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
72
Coventry's survival bid meets Newcastle's inconsistency.
Futmetrix Verdict
66
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Atalanta
3-1
Venezia
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Atalanta strike early, Venezia stay sunk.
Futmetrix Verdict
59
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Al-Wasl FC
1-3
Al-Ahli Jeddah
⚡ Intensity
63
⚖️ Balance
54
🏆 Stakes
12
🎲 Upset
0
Clinical Al-Ahli secure vital away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
André Luiz (Stephen Afrifa) 44'
45' ↓ Daniel Musovski ↑Sebastian Gomez
HT
51' Sebastian Gomez (Jordan Morris)
61' Nouhou Tolo
63' ↓ Paul Arriola ↑Caden Clark
63' ↓ stuar hawkins ↑Kalani Kossa-Rienzi
↓ André Luiz ↑Shapi Suleymanov 76'
↓ Calvin Harris ↑Zorhan Bassong 76'
↓ Stephen Afrifa ↑Seymour Garfield-Reid 76'
↓ Lasse Berg Johnsen ↑Jacob Bartlett 79'
89' ↓ Peter Kingston ↑Mark Bronnik
90' Cristian Roldán
90'+3 ↓ Albert Rusnák ↑Yeimar Gomez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Seattle Sounders
Goalkeepers
Andrew Thomas 
OCTOPUS
8
Saves
8
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Alexander Roldan 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Stuart Hawkins 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Jackson Ragen 
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
97
Passes
6
Duels
Nouhou Tolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
P. Kingston 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
32%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Cristian Roldan 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Jordan Morris 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Albert Rusnák
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Paul Arriola 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Danny Musovski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
BENCH
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
Ryan Sailor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antino Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caden Clark
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Gomez 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.8
Rating
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mark Bronnik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sporting Kansas City
Goalkeepers
Stefan Cleveland
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Justin Reynolds
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Jansen Miller
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Wyatt Meyer
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Emir Karić
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
André Luiz
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Lasse Berg Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
K. Agyabeng
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Calvin Harris 
SNAKEBITTEN
4
On Target
4
On Target
0
Goals
1.2
xG Wasted
Forwards
Taylor Calheira
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Stephen Afrifa 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
BENCH
John Pulskamp
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jayden Reid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zorhan Bassong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Bartlow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Bartlett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Cunningham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seymour Garfield-Reid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | Sporting Kansas City | 1 - 1 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 08/25/2025 | Seattle Sounders | 5 - 2 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 07/13/2025 | Sporting Kansas City | 2 - 3 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 09/15/2024 | Seattle Sounders | 2 - 0 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 06/09/2024 | Sporting Kansas City | 2 - 1 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 05/07/2023 | Seattle Sounders | 1 - 2 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 03/26/2023 | Sporting Kansas City | 1 - 4 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 10/02/2022 | Sporting Kansas City | 1 - 0 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 06/25/2022 | Seattle Sounders | 3 - 0 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 10/23/2021 | Seattle Sounders | 1 - 2 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
05/02/2026
08/25/2025
07/13/2025
09/15/2024
06/09/2024
05/07/2023
03/26/2023
10/02/2022
06/25/2022
10/23/2021
Seattle Sounders Win
Sporting Kansas City Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +27
P: 20 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: +3
P: 20 GD: +6
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: +9
P: 19 GD: +3
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -4
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 19 GD: -12
P: 19 GD: -13
P: 19 GD: -28
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +31
P: 27 GD: +12
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -3
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Seattle Sounders
Sporting Kansas City
Seattle Sounders
Sporting Kansas City
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Lumen Field Lifeline
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. Seattle snapped a devastating five-game losing streak with a sensational second-half fightback that redefined their season's trajectory.
The Breaking Point
The setup at Lumen Field screamed desperation. With both Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City dragging dreadful form into this clash, the Stakes were unmistakably high. The hosts controlled possession early, keeping 58% of the ball, but it was the visitors who carried the lethal threat on the counter-attack. A staggering 43 total shots turned the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery, driving the Intensity through the roof from the opening whistle. Just as the first half seemed destined for a tense stalemate, André Luiz finished off a slick pass from Stephen Afrifa in the 44th minute. The devastating opener silenced the home crowd and threatened to extend Seattle's miserable five-game losing slump.
The Super-Sub Spark
Seattle desperately needed a jolt, and they found it immediately after the break. Enter Sebastian Gomez. Brought on at halftime, the substitute needed just six minutes to completely flip the match's Balance. Latching onto a perfectly weighted feed from Jordan Morris in the 51st minute, Gomez smashed home the equalizer. Suddenly, the hosts were awake and flying. But Kansas City refused to fold, unleashing waves of attacks that forced A. Thomas into an absolute masterclass between the posts. The Seattle goalkeeper pulled off eight crucial saves, repelling a relentless barrage of 11 shots on target from the visitors. His heroics ensured the momentum remained firmly with the home side when it mattered most.
A Dramatic Finale
With a combined 17 corners flashing across both penalty boxes, a draw felt impossible in such a wildly open contest. The Upset Factor lingered heavily as Kansas City chased a rare away triumph, but the Sounders' relentless final-third pressure finally cracked the code at the death. In the 90th minute, Cristian Roldán found the sliver of space he needed in a chaotic penalty area, hammering home a dramatic winner to complete the incredible turnaround. The final whistle brought unbridled relief to Seattle, securing three vital points and ending their nightmare run. Sporting KC, meanwhile, are left soul-searching near the bottom of the table after another agonizing collapse on the road.
Key Questions
What made A. Thomas the Man of the Match?
He delivered a monumental performance, registering eight crucial saves to keep Seattle alive under relentless pressure from Kansas City's attack.
How dramatic was the late winner by A. Thomas?
While Thomas provided the heroics in goal, it was actually Cristian Roldán who scored the sensational 90th-minute winner to complete the comeback.
How did Seattle Sounders complete the comeback from behind?
A quick equalizer from substitute Sebastian Gomez shifted the momentum, paving the way for Cristian Roldán's dramatic 90th-minute strike 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 Primed to Punish Reeling Sporting KC
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A heavily favored home side takes on the league's leakiest defense, setting the stage for a blowout rather than a nail-biter.
The Setup
Lumen Field hosts what looks like a monumental mismatch this October 02, 2026. Seattle Sounders sit safely mid-table, aiming to exploit a Sporting Kansas City squad enduring a nightmare campaign. A rock-bottom Stakes rating confirms there is little broader significance here, but Seattle's firepower should guarantee entertainment. Sporting KC has shipped an astonishing 63 goals this season, giving this clash a low Balance rating that reflects the visitors' massive vulnerabilities at the back.
Key Battle
We are watching Dejan Joveljić test J. Bartlett. With Joveljić riding an elite Form wave—netting three goals in his last two outings—Bartlett and the battered Kansas City backline face a terrifying assignment. If the home attackers find early space, the floodgates will inevitably open.
Our Prediction
Seattle will dominate possession and easily bypass a fragile away defense. Expect the hosts to dictate the tempo, scoring multiple goals in a comfortable, one-sided victory that piles more misery onto Sporting KC.