Major League Soccer Regular Season - 3
St. Louis City 0 - 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
↓ Y. Gomez Andrade ↑K. Kossa-Rienzi 23'
33' C. Durkin
A. Roldan 44'
HT
K. Kossa-Rienzi (J. Ferreira) 47'
57' ↓ C. Teuchert ↑S. Cordova
↓ J. Ferreira ↑P. Arriola 64'
↓ O. De Rosario ↑D. Musovski 64'
H. Dotson 74'
78' ↓ S. Becher ↑B. McSorley
P. Arriola 81'
↓ A. Rusnak ↑N. Petkovic 85'
↓ S. Brunell ↑C. Baker 85'
88' ↓ C. Wallem ↑S. Jeong
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
St. Louis City
Goalkeepers
R. Burki 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Orozco 
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
82
Passes
13
Duels
T. Baumgartl 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
D. Polvara
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
94
Passes
9
Duels
Midfielders
Rafael Santos
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
C. Wallem 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
47%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
D. Edelman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Durkin
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
55
Passes
18
Duels
Forwards
C. Teuchert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
S. Becher
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
M. Hartel
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
47
Passes
7
Duels
BENCH
B. Lundt 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. MacNaughton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Mbacke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Celio Pompeu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Joyner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Cordova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Jeong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. McSorley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seattle Sounders
Goalkeepers
A. Thomas 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
A. Roldan
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Y. Gomez Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
23
Entry
J. Ragen
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Nouhou
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
H. Dotson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Roldan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Brunell
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
A. Rusnak
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
J. Ferreira 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Forwards
O. De Rosario
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
M. Anchor
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Frei
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Baker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Petkovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Kossa-Rienzi 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
74
Minutes
8.2
Rating
G. Minoungou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Arriola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Musovski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Tsukanome
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2026 | St. Louis City | 0 - 1 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | CITYPARK |
| 05/04/2025 | Seattle Sounders | 4 - 1 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 03/16/2025 | St. Louis City | 1 - 0 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | CITYPARK |
| 07/18/2024 | Seattle Sounders | 2 - 0 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 05/26/2024 | St. Louis City | 1 - 2 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | CITYPARK |
| 10/22/2023 | St. Louis City | 0 - 2 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | CITYPARK |
03/08/2026
05/04/2025
03/16/2025
07/18/2024
05/26/2024
10/22/2023
St. Louis City Win
Seattle Sounders Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
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
Sounders Silence CITYPARK in First Leg Chess Match
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. Seattle’s defensive masterclass and a timely substitute strike secured a massive road victory, leaving St. Louis with a mountain to climb in the return leg.
Early Territorial Battles
St. Louis City came out swinging at CITYPARK. The home side completely dominated possession early on, pinning the Seattle Sounders back with relentless pressure. The Intensity of their pressing forced the visitors to absorb a heavy barrage. St. Louis fired off a dozen shots over the 90 minutes, dictating the tempo and heavily occupying the final third. Yet, despite holding 61% of the ball, they could not crack the code. Seattle’s backline held firm from the start. Alex Roldán was the absolute standout, organizing the defensive shape and snuffing out threats before they materialized. The Balance of the match leaned heavily toward the hosts in terms of pure volume, but the Sounders proved perfectly comfortable playing the spoiler in a hostile environment.
The Substitute Strikes
The defining moment arrived just after the interval. Seattle’s coaching staff made a decisive call, and it paid immediate dividends. Substitute K. Kossa-Rienzi entered the fray and instantly changed the complexion of the game. In the 47th minute, J. Ferreira spotted an opening and slipped a precise pass into the danger zone. Kossa-Rienzi made no mistake, burying the chance to snatch the lead. This single sequence completely flipped the Stakes. St. Louis now found themselves trailing despite their statistical dominance. The home crowd grew anxious as their side desperately searched for an equalizer. They threw numbers forward, creating high-leverage moments, but the clinical edge was noticeably absent against a disciplined low block.
Holding the Line
With the lead secured, Seattle shifted into pure survival mode. St. Louis continued to dictate the tempo and peppered the target, but they ran headfirst into a brick wall. Andrew Thomas delivered a monumental performance between the pipes. The goalkeeper racked up five crucial saves, repeatedly frustrating the home attackers and killing off any hope of a late revival. The Upset Factor lingered in the air, but the Sounders ultimately weathered the storm to seal a 1-0 win. This first-leg result changes everything for the tie. Seattle heads home with a massive advantage. St. Louis must now regroup and find their shooting boots before the decisive return leg on April 19, or face early elimination.
Key Questions
How did substitute Kalani Kossa-Rienzi change the game?
He provided the ultimate breakthrough. Entering off the bench, he scored the decisive 47th-minute goal off a J. Ferreira assist to seal the crucial first-leg victory.
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.
First Blood in the Gateway City
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. Seattle's road mastery gives them the upper hand in this crucial first leg, leaving St. Louis desperate to secure a home advantage.
The Setup
The lights shine bright at CITYPARK for this March 08 opening leg. St. Louis City are already feeling the heat, languishing in 13th place with a dismal run of results. Their sinking Form rating is a massive red flag. Meanwhile, the Seattle Sounders arrive sitting comfortably in 5th place, riding a wave of away-day confidence. With the early season Stakes still developing, this two-leg tie offers a chance to make a definitive statement before the return fixture in Seattle on April 19.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on Marcel Hartel to ignite the home attack. He faces a towering challenge in matching the output of Paul Rothrock. The Seattle winger's explosive recent displays drive an impressive Stars rating for the visitors, meaning Hartel and the St. Louis midfield must orchestrate flawless transitions to keep pace.
Our Take
An incredibly tight Balance rating suggests the tactical margins are razor-thin, but our verdict leans toward the visitors. Seattle possesses the maturity to absorb early pressure and strike on the counter. Expect a gritty 1-2 away victory for the Sounders, putting them in the driver's seat ahead of the second leg back in the Pacific Northwest.