Philadelphia Union vs Seattle Sounders preview

United States flag 2026 Major League Soccer, United States
Subaru Park Sat, 25 Jul - 11:30 PM
Major League Soccer
Philadelphia UnionPHI
1 0
Seattle SoundersSEA
Full Time Sat, 25 Jul 11:30 PM
Regular Season
Milan Iloski - 31'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Match is finished. Philadelphia Union 1–0 Seattle Sounders. The result saw Philadelphia Union take the points. Philadelphia Union showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. xG finished Philadelphia Union 1.4 – 0.7 Seattle Sounders. Possession was 44%–56%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Seattle Sounders. Philadelphia Union showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was consistent with expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Aligned with xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
T. Ford
T. Ford
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
A. Wienckowski
A. Wienckowski
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
B. Pilgrim
B. Pilgrim
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
S. Demianchuk
S. Demianchuk
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Philadelphia Union R. Richter
R. Richter
VS
Seattle Sounders B. Schmetzer
B. Schmetzer
0.63
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.6
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
New York RB Rank: 61 W
Inter Miami Rank: 77 L
Columbus Crew Rank: 65 D
Orlando City Rank: 65 L
New England Rank: 60 L
Nashville SC Rank: 72 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Austin Rank: 57 L
Portland Timbers Rank: 59 L
Los Angeles FC Rank: 72 L
LA Galaxy Rank: 60 L
SJ Earthquakes Rank: 65 W
San Diego Rank: 66 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.53
67.67
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Philadelphia Union
Seattle Sounders
Power Score
62.53
67.67
League Position
15
6
Global Rank
466
315

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Philadelphia Union — Opponent-weighted form score
Seattle Sounders — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Philadelphia Union Seattle Sounders

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Philadelphia Union

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Seattle Sounders

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Philadelphia Union ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Seattle Sounders
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
4.51
6.15
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
6.15
4.51
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Philadelphia Union -0.11 Efficiency Index
vs
Seattle Sounders +0.11 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Philadelphia Union
Seattle Sounders
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Philadelphia Union
vs
Seattle Sounders
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Philadelphia Union Seattle Sounders
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
30%
4%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.41 vs -0.03
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Philadelphia Union Seattle Sounders
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
4%
30%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.03 vs -0.41
Philadelphia Union
Seattle Sounders
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Philadelphia Union
vs
Seattle Sounders
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Philadelphia Union Seattle Sounders
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Philadelphia Union 0.13
Seattle Sounders 0.25
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Philadelphia Union Seattle Sounders
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Philadelphia Union 0.00
Seattle Sounders 0.00
Philadelphia Union
Seattle Sounders
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • PHI had peak pressure around 83'.
  • PHI started the game with stronger pressure.
PHI Pressure SEA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: PHI reached the top pressure at 83' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Philadelphia Union PHI Home
1 matches
Seattle Sounders SEA Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
2
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-26T00:04:25+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
A. Blake
Jamaica
18 (C) A. Blake
F. Westfield
United States
39 F. Westfield
N. Pierre
United States
44 N. Pierre
N. Harriel
United States
26 N. Harriel
K. Wagner
Germany
27 K. Wagner
C. Sullivan
Substitution
6 C. Sullivan
D. Jean Jacques
Substitution
Haiti
21 D. Jean Jacques
J. Lukić
Serbia
4 J. Lukić
I. Vassilev
Substitution
United States
19 I. Vassilev
M. Iloski
United States
10 M. Iloski
B. Damiani
Substitution
Uruguay
9 B. Damiani

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 25, 2026, 11:30 PM
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
Subaru Park
Capacity
18500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Timothy Ford
Adam Wienckowski
Ben Pilgrim
Sergii Demianchuk

Statistics

Possession
PHI
47%
SEA
53%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
1 Big Chances Created 0
7 Shots 5
59 Dangerous attacks 37
44 Possession 56
6 Corners 1
11 Free kicks 11
0 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

39 Ball Safe 51
7 Goal Kicks 10
5 Goal Attempts 1
4 Substitutions 6
24 Throwins 17
4 Successful Headers 5
1 Injuries 0
7 Dribble Attempts 18
2 Successful Dribbles 8
29 Successful Dribbles Percentage 44

Attacking

112 Attacks 102

Possession

45 Long Passes 44
344 Passes 452
250 Successful Passes 351
73 Successful Passes Percentage 78
10 Key Passes 5
14 Successful Long Passes 14
31 Successful Long Passes Percentage 32

Defensive

1 Saves 4
18 Tackles 11
16 Interceptions 6
59 Duels Won 50

Build-up

22 Total Crosses 10
6 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
11 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Timothy Ford

Starting XI ▼

18
Andre Blake
Andre Blake (C) Goalkeeper
6.57
26
Nathan Harriel
Nathan Harriel Defender
6.77
27
Kai Wagner
Kai Wagner Defender
6.6
39
Frankie Westfield
Frankie Westfield Defender
6.53
44
Neil Pierre
Neil Pierre Defender
6.54
4
Jovan Lukić
Jovan Lukić Midfielder
6.55
6
Cavan Sullivan
Cavan Sullivan Midfielder
6.59
11
Alejandro Bedoya
Alejandro Bedoya
Midfielder89'
19
Indiana Vassilev
Indiana Vassilev Midfielder
6.61
33
Quinn Sullivan
Quinn Sullivan
Midfielder65'
21
Danley Jean Jacques
Danley Jean Jacques Midfielder
6.59
8
Jesús Bueno
Jesús Bueno
Midfielder80'
9
Bruno Damiani
Bruno Damiani Attacker
6.53
23
Ezekiel Alladoh
Ezekiel Alladoh
Attacker65'
10
Milan Iloski
Milan Iloski Attacker
6.62
Referee : Timothy Ford

Starting XI ▼

26
Andrew Thomas
Andrew Thomas Goalkeeper
6.65
5
Nouhou
Nouhou (C) Defender
6.67
35
Antino Lopez
Antino Lopez Defender
6.54
53
Gallatin Sandnes
Gallatin Sandnes
Defender59'
39
Stuart Hawkins
Stuart Hawkins Defender
6.45
85
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi Defender
6.51
45
Peter Kingston
Peter Kingston
Midfielder60'
11
Albert Rusnák
Albert Rusnák Midfielder
6.54
14
Paul Rothrock
Paul Rothrock Midfielder
6.38
17
Paul Arriola
Paul Arriola Midfielder
6.71
9
Jesús Ferreira
Jesús Ferreira
Attacker60'
31
Hassani Dotson
Hassani Dotson Midfielder
6.37
90
Sebastian Gomez
Sebastian Gomez
Midfielder80'
37
Snyder Brunell
Snyder Brunell Midfielder
6.48
95
Osaze De Rosario
Osaze De Rosario Attacker
6.54
19
Danny Musovski
Danny Musovski
Attacker80'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Alejandro Bedoya  → Cavan Sullivan
9th Substitution
89'
Event
Jesús Bueno → Danley Jean Jacques
6th Substitution
80'
80'
Event
Sebastian Gomez → Hassani Dotson
7th Substitution
80'
Event
Danny Musovski → Osaze De Rosario
8th Substitution
Event
Ezekiel Alladoh → Bruno Damiani
4th Substitution
65'
Event
Quinn Sullivan  → Indiana Vassilev
5th Substitution
65'
60'
Event
Jesús Ferreira → Paul Arriola
2nd Substitution
60'
Event
Peter Kingston → Kalani Kossa-Rienzi
3rd Substitution
59'
Event
Gallatin Sandnes → Antino Lopez
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Milan Iloski
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
31'
12'
Event
Hassani Dotson
Handball / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ezekiel Alladoh Left Footed Shot Missed
89
Update Update
On Alejandro Bedoya，Off Cavan Sullivan
89
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Cavan Sullivan Left Footed Shot Saved
85
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Cavan Sullivan Right Footed Shot Missed
84
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Albert Rusnak Left Footed Shot Missed
83
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Kai Wagner Left Footed Shot Missed
80
Update Update
On Sebastian Gomez，Off Hassani Dotson
80
Update Update
On Jesus Bueno，Off Danley Jean Jacques
80
Update Update
On Danny Musovski，Off Osaze De Rosario
79
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Quinn Sullivan Right Footed Shot Missed
77
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Milan Iloski Right Footed Shot Saved
76
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Quinn Sullivan Right Footed Shot Saved
75
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Peter Kingston Right Footed Shot Missed
72
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Cavan Sullivan Left Footed Shot Blocked
69
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Paul Rothrock Head Shot Missed
66
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Hassani Dotson Head Shot Saved
65
Update Update
On Ezekiel Alladoh，Off Bruno Damiani
65
Update Update
On Ezekiel Alladoh，Off Indiana Vassilev
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 2-0
63
Update Update
Offside
60
Update Update
On Gallatin Sandnes，Off Antino Lopez
60
Update Update
On Gallatin Sandnes，Off Antino Lopez
60
Update Update
On Gallatin Sandnes，Off Antino Lopez
56
Corner Corner
Corner
55
Corner Corner
Corner
52
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Milan Iloski Right Footed Shot Missed
51
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Cavan Sullivan Head Shot Missed
51
Corner Corner
Corner
40
Corner Corner
Corner
31
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Milan Iloski Right Footed Shot Goal
31
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Milan Iloski 1-0，Assist：Francis Westfield
29
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Cavan Sullivan Left Footed Shot Blocked
28
Corner Corner
Corner
22
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Bruno Damiani Head Shot Missed
19
Corner Corner
Corner
18
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Osaze De Rosario Right Footed Shot Blocked
14
Corner Corner
Corner
12
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card
9
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Paul Rothrock Head Shot Missed
6
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Kai Wagner Left Footed Shot Blocked
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Timothy Ford

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Seattle Sounders. Structural assessment: Philadelphia Union exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.