Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps preview
2026 Major League Soccer, United States
Seattle Stadium
Today - 2:30 AM
Major League Soccer
Live : 2nd Half
Today
2:30 AM
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 17
Events
2ND-HALF
4th Substitution
58'
58'
3rd Substitution
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
57'
1ST-HALF
2nd Substitution
36'
18'
1st Substitution
Statistics
Possession
SEA
42%
VAN
58%
Top Statistics
1
Big Chances Created
0
3
Shots
3
10
Dangerous attacks
47
44
Possession
56
0
Corners
6
6
Free kicks
8
1
Yellow Cards
0
Match Overview
6
Goal Kicks
3
3
Substitutions
3
15
Throwins
14
9
Successful Headers
7
3
Dribble Attempts
14
0
Successful Dribbles
5
0
Successful Dribbles Percentage
36
Attacking
56
Attacks
90
1
Big Chances Missed
0
Possession
26
Long Passes
32
288
Passes
352
238
Successful Passes
300
83
Successful Passes Percentage
85
2
Key Passes
8
10
Successful Long Passes
20
38
Successful Long Passes Percentage
63
Defensive
2
Saves
0
12
Tackles
14
7
Interceptions
10
28
Duels Won
34
Build-up
3
Total Crosses
18
0
Accurate Crosses
5
Discipline
2
Offsides
2
8
Fouls
6
Lineup
Referee :
Armando Villarreal
Manager ▼
B. Schmetzer
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
32
Xavi Gnaulati
Midfielder
84
Charlie Gaffney
Midfielder
Referee :
Armando Villarreal
Manager ▼
J. Sørensen
Coach
Starting XI ▼
6
Ralph Priso
Defender
7.1 18
Édier Ocampo
Defender
7.07 
11
Emmanuel Sabbi
Attacker
6.68 Substitutes ▼
97
Liam MacKenzie
Midfielder
6.67 CONTEXT
In the second half at minute 45 Seattle Sounders face Vancouver Whitecaps in a balanced contest marked by steady control and limited disruption. Vancouver Whitecaps as the pregame stronger side hold a qualitative edge through higher expected goals creation while the live state shows a draw with neither team establishing clear dominance. Possession splits at 47 percent for Seattle Sounders and 53 percent for Vancouver Whitecaps reflecting a measured distribution of play. No red cards have occurred keeping the match free of major interruptions and allowing both sides to pursue their structures. The situation remains in line with pre-match signals as efficiency and projection show neutral alignment without notable shifts from expected patterns.
TL;DR
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Live state: The match is in the second half at minute 45 with neither side establishing clear dominance.
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Structural vs live: Live performance stays in line with pre-match signals as Vancouver Whitecaps retain their qualitative edge.
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Projection vs live: Current dynamics show neutral alignment with no significant deviation from expected patterns.
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xG trend: Expected goals favor Vancouver Whitecaps at 0.35 over Seattle Sounders at 0.19 consistent with pre-game signals.
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Possession profile: Seattle Sounders hold 47 percent possession while Vancouver Whitecaps have 53 percent in a balanced split.
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Event impact: No red cards have been issued keeping event impact minimal and in line with expectations.
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Second-half outlook: The second half outlook points to continued parity based on sustained trends and neutral alignment.
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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
A. Villarreal
Referee
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.32
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
B. Schmetzer
VS
J. Sørensen
1.41
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
2
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Portland Timbers
Rank: 64
L
Philadelphia Union
Rank: 63
L
Austin
Rank: 57
L
Portland Timbers
Rank: 63
L
Los Angeles FC
Rank: 72
L
LA Galaxy
Rank: 61
L
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Los Angeles FC
Rank: 75
D
Minnesota United
Rank: 65
D
Cincinnati
Rank: 68
L
San Diego
Rank: 66
W
Houston Dynamo
Rank: 65
L
Dallas
Rank: 66
W
1
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 2
2
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
66.35
72.41
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Seattle Sounders
Vancouver Whitecaps
Power Score
66.35
72.41
League Position
12
2
Global Rank
362
203
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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Seattle Sounders
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Opponent-weighted form score
Vancouver Whitecaps
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Seattle Sounders Vancouver Whitecaps
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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Vancouver Whitecaps
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Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Seattle Sounders
vs
Vancouver Whitecaps
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Seattle Sounders
Vancouver Whitecaps
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
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.
+0.00
vs
-0.14
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Seattle Sounders
Vancouver Whitecaps
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
23%
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).
-0.14
vs
+0.00
Seattle Sounders
Vancouver Whitecaps
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.
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Seattle Sounders
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Vancouver Whitecaps
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Seattle Sounders
Vancouver Whitecaps
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
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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
Seattle Sounders
0.00
Vancouver Whitecaps
0.00
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Seattle Sounders
Vancouver Whitecaps
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
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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
Seattle Sounders
0.00
Vancouver Whitecaps
0.00
Seattle Sounders
Vancouver Whitecaps
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- SEA had peak pressure around 33'.
- VAN started the game with stronger pressure.
SEA Pressure
VAN Pressure
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Pressure Index:
SEA reached the top pressure at 33' (63.86).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Seattle Sounders
SEA
Home
5
matches
Vancouver Whitecaps
VAN
Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
2
Losses
1
Goals
6
Goals Scored
8
8
Goals Conceded
6
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-08-17T02:00:21+00:00
PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
26 (C) A. Thomas
16 A. Roldan
25 J. Ragen
5 N. Tolo
45 P. Kingston
35 A. Lopez
90 S. Gomez
11 A. Rusnák
14 P. Rothrock
19 D. Musovski
28 T. Johnson
6 R. Priso-Mbongue
18 ?. Vidal
20 A. Cubas
25 R. Gauld
13 (C) T. Müller
19 R. Elloumi
11 E. Sabbi
General Information
Date & Time
Aug 17, 2026, 02:30 AM
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
Seattle Stadium
Capacity
68740
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Armando Villarreal
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CONCLUSION
The second half has progressed with steady play and no major interruptions from the anticipated patterns. Possession and expected goals give Vancouver Whitecaps a slight qualitative advantage yet the overall state remains level reflecting the pregame assessment of their strength. The lack of cards allows focus on tactical execution and chance creation as both teams maintain their approaches. Live metrics have stayed consistent with initial projections indicating a competitive phase ahead where efficiency in key moments could shape the outcome through sustained pressure or defensive organization.
Match Commentary