Seattle Sounders 2-1 Sporting KC
Updated
Seattle Sounders won: Seattle Sounders 2-1 Sporting KC in the MLS on Fri, 2 Oct 2026 at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington. Seattle Sounders goals: Sebastian Gomez 51', Cristian Roldan 90'. Sporting KC goals: André Luiz 44'. Expected goals: 1.70-2.05. Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: Andrew Thomas (8.5).
Match report
Seattle Sounders beat Sporting KC 2-1
Seattle Sounders came from behind to beat Sporting KC 2-1 at Lumen Field on Friday 2 October in MLS.
André Luiz put Sporting KC ahead on 44' (0-1), Sebastian Gomez levelled for Seattle Sounders on 51' (1-1) and Cristian Roldan restored Seattle Sounders' lead on 90' (2-1).
Cristian Roldan's 90' strike proved decisive.
Seattle Sounders had 59% of the ball, shots were 21-22 (7-11 on target) and expected goals finished 1.70-2.05.
Andrew Thomas (Seattle Sounders FC) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 28,587. Referee: Jair Marrufo.
Match stats
| Seattle Sounders | Sporting KC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.70 | 2.05 |
| Total shots | 21 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 11 |
| Touches in opposition box | 40 | 27 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 487 (88%) | 333 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 11 | 6 |
| Total shots | 21 | 22 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 11 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 11 |
Lineups
Seattle Sounders (4-2-3-1): Andrew Thomas, Álex Roldán, Stuart Russell Hawkins, Jackson Ragen, Nouhou Tolo, Peter Kingston, Cristian Roldan, Jordan Morris, Albert Rusnák, Paul Arriola, Danny Musovski
Sporting KC (4-4-2): Stefan Cleveland, Justin Reynolds, Jansen Miller, Wyatt Meyer, Emir Karić, André Luiz, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Kwaku Agyabeng, Calvin Harris, Taylor Calheira, Stephen Afrifa
Key events
- 44' · Goal · André Luiz (Sporting KC)
- 46' · Substitution · Sebastian Gomez for Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders)
- 51' · Goal · Sebastian Gomez (Seattle Sounders)
- 61' · Yellow card · Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders)
- 63' · Substitution · Kalani Rienzi for Stuart Russell Hawkins (Seattle Sounders)
- 63' · Substitution · Caden Clark for Paul Arriola (Seattle Sounders)
- 76' · Substitution · Zorhan Bassong for Calvin Harris (Sporting KC)
- 76' · Substitution · Seymour Reid for Stephen Afrifa (Sporting KC)
- 76' · Substitution · Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov for André Luiz (Sporting KC)
- 79' · Substitution · Jacob Bartlett for Lasse Berg Johnsen (Sporting KC)
- 89' · Substitution · Mark Bronnik for Peter Kingston (Seattle Sounders)
- 90' · Goal · Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Jacob Bartlett (Sporting KC)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Yeimar Gómez for Albert Rusnák (Seattle Sounders)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 2012: Seattle Sounders 12, draws 5, Sporting KC 11.
Questions
Who won Seattle Sounders vs Sporting KC?
Seattle Sounders won, 2-1 (MLS) on Fri, 2 Oct 2026.
When and where is Seattle Sounders vs Sporting KC?
Fri, 2 Oct 2026, 01:30 UTC at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between Seattle Sounders and Sporting KC?
In 28 league meetings since 2012: Seattle Sounders 12 wins, 5 draws, Sporting KC 11 wins (goals 41-37).