Major League Soccer Regular Season - 11
Sporting Kansas City 1 - 1 FT Seattle Sounders
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
P. Rothrock 3'
18' D. Joveljic
J. Ragen 31'
HT
↓ P. Rothrock ↑P. Arriola 66'
↓ J. Morris ↑A. Rusnak 67'
75' ↓ Capita ↑C. Harris
↓ D. Musovski ↑O. De Rosario 77'
84' ↓ M. Garcia ↑T. Calheira
↓ J. Ferreira ↑H. Dotson 86'
↓ K. Kossa-Rienzi ↑P. Kingston 87'
H. Dotson 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sporting Kansas City
Goalkeepers
Stefan Cleveland 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jacob Davis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Bartlow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wyatt Meyer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jayden Reid 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Lasse Berg Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Bartlett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Capita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
75
Entry
Manu García
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Shapi Suleymanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Dejan Joveljić 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
John Pulskamp 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ryan Schewe
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ian James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jansen Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zorhan Bassong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Macielo Tschantret
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stephen Afrifa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taylor Calheira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seattle Sounders
Goalkeepers
Andrew Thomas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
48%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Alex Roldán 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
91%
Pass Acc
Jackson Ragen 
MAGNET
113
Activity
113
Activity
107
Passes
6
Duels
Nouhou Tolo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
66%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Snyder Brunell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Roldán
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jordan Morris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Jesús Ferreira
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
55%
Pass Acc
Paul Rothrock 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
Forwards
Daniel Musovski
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
77
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
Cody Baker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Albert Rusnák
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Peter Kingston
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hassani Dotson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Arriola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osaze De Rosario
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 09/26/2021 | Sporting Kansas City | 1 - 2 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
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
09/26/2021
Sporting Kansas City Win
Seattle Sounders Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +16
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +15
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +20
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Cleveland's Masterclass Secures Vital Point for Struggling SKC
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Bottom-dwelling Sporting Kansas City absorbed immense pressure to snatch a gritty point against high-flying Seattle in a thrilling stalemate.
Lightning Strikes Twice Early
Seattle Sounders wasted absolutely no time asserting their authority on the road, riding the wave of their stellar recent form. High Intensity defined the opening exchanges, with P. Rothrock silencing the home crowd in the 3rd minute to finish a rapid attacking sequence. However, the expected blowout never materialized. Despite sitting near the bottom of the table with a string of recent defeats, Sporting Kansas City punched back immediately. D. Joveljic found the back of the net in the 18th minute, completely resetting the Balance of the tie and giving the struggling hosts a desperately needed lifeline. The visitors dominated possession at 64%, pulling the strings in midfield with surgical precision, but SKC's stubborn defensive shape refused to crack twice in the early stages.
The Goalkeeping Wall
The match quickly morphed into a one-way shooting gallery, highlighting the sheer Upset Factor lurking beneath the surface of this league clash. Seattle aggressively bombarded the penalty area, racking up a staggering 25 total shots with 21 of those taken from inside the box. It was here that Stefan Cleveland delivered a defining, heroic performance. The SKC shot-stopper was an absolute wall, making seven crucial saves to keep his squad alive amidst the chaos. Every time defenders Alex Roldán and Nouhou Tolo pushed high up the flanks to feed the attack and deliver dangerous crosses, Cleveland answered the call. A barrage of 12 total corners added immense set-piece pressure on the hosts, forcing goalkeepers at both ends to combine for 13 total saves on the night.
Holding the Line
As the clock ticked down toward the final whistle, the Stakes weighed heavily on both sidelines. Seattle needed the win to keep pace in the upper echelons of the standings, while SKC fought fiercely for mere survival and dignity. The visitors threaded 542 accurate passes, suffocating their hosts and limiting them to rare counter-attacks, yet could not find the decisive final touch. Ultimately, this 1-1 draw feels like a monumental victory for Kansas City given their miserable recent run, proving they possess the grit to dig deep when required. For the Sounders, it is a deeply frustrating stumble—a night where absolute statistical dominance simply bumped into an unbeatable goalkeeper who refused to be beaten again.
Key Questions
What made Stefan Cleveland the Man of the Match?
Cleveland faced a barrage of 25 shots and made 7 crucial saves, single-handedly keeping SKC in the match against relentless pressure.
What does this mean for Sporting Kansas City's season?
Snatching a point against the second-placed team provides a massive morale boost for a squad currently languishing near the bottom of the table.
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 Mismatch in the Midwest
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. A surging Seattle side threatens to deepen Kansas City's misery as the hosts desperately fight for season survival.
The Setup
Sporting Kansas City are in freefall. With five consecutive defeats, their Form is a massive red flag. They sit dead last with just four points, turning this fixture into a desperate basement battle to save their campaign. Meanwhile, the Seattle Sounders arrive riding a massive wave of momentum. Boasting a heavy away advantage and an imposing Balance on the pitch, the visitors look entirely superior. The Stakes might feel modest to neutral observers given the massive gap in the standings, but for a home side staring down the barrel of a ruined season, every single point feels like a lifeline.
Key Battle
With Seattle likely to dominate possession and attacking transitions, the defining clash happens in the midfield trenches. Kansas City's disjointed engine room must find a way to disrupt the Sounders' fluid passing lanes. If the hosts cannot break up play and physically shield their highly vulnerable backline, Seattle's attackers will have a field day finding the gaps.
Our Prediction
Seattle should take all three points on May 02, 2026. Kansas City's defensive structure has been porous all year, leaking 25 goals already. Expect the visitors to control the tempo early, capitalize on inevitable defensive errors, and cruise to a comfortable away victory.