Major League Soccer Gameweek 3
St. Louis City 0 - 1 FT Seattle Sounders
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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'
↓ S. Brunell ↑C. Baker 85'
↓ A. Rusnak ↑N. Petkovic 85'
88' ↓ C. Wallem ↑S. Jeong
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
St. Louis City
Goalkeepers
Roman Bürki 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jaziel Orozco 
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
82
Passes
13
Duels
Timo Baumgartl 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Dante Polvara
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
94
Passes
9
Duels
Midfielders
Rafael Santos
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Conrad Wallem 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
47%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Daniel Edelman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Durkin
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
55
Passes
18
Duels
Forwards
Cedric Teuchert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Simon Becher
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Marcel Hartel
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
47
Passes
7
Duels
BENCH
Ben Lundt 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lukas MacNaughton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Fall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Célio Pompeu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mykhi Joyner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Córdova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeong Sang-bin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brendan McSorley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seattle Sounders
Goalkeepers
Andrew Thomas 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Alexander Roldan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yeimar Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
23
Entry
Jackson Ragen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nouhou Tolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Hassani Dotson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Roldan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Snyder Brunell
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Albert Rusnák
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Jesús Ferreira 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Forwards
Osaze De Rosario
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Max Anchor
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefan Frei
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cody Baker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Petković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
74
Minutes
8.2
Rating
Georgi Minoungou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Arriola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danny Musovski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yu 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: 24 GD: +30
P: 25 GD: +4
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +14
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 25 GD: -6
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 23 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
St. Louis City
Seattle Sounders
St. Louis City
Seattle Sounders
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Sounders Silence CITYPARK in First Leg Chess Match
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. 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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
First Blood in the Gateway City
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. 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.