Sunday , 16 August 2026

Colorado Rapids SC vs Seattle Sounders FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Colorado Rapids SC
1 – 2
Full Time
Seattle Sounders FC
Thu 21 Sep 2023 · 01:30 UTC Dick's Sporting Goods Park HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 34' Leo Chu
0–2 56' Albert Rusnak
Cole Bassett 80' 1–2
Y 40' Nouhou Tolo

Overview

Match Preview

Colorado Rapids SC vs Seattle Sounders FC — MLS at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 18 40
2 Internacional CF Miami 18 38
3 New England Revolution 18 30
4 Chicago Fire FC 17 29
5 New York City FC 18 26
6 FC Cincinnati 18 26
7 Charlotte FC 18 25
8 New York Red Bulls 18 25
9 D.C. United SC 18 23
10 Columbus Crew SC 18 20
11 Orlando City SC 18 20
12 Toronto FC 18 17
13 Philadelphia Union 18 16
14 Montreal Impact FC 18 16
15 Atlanta United FC 18 12
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 34
17 Los Angeles FC 19 34
18 San Jose Earthquakes 18 33
19 Houston Dynamo 18 32
20 FC Dallas 18 27
21 Real Salt Lake 17 27
22 St. Louis City 18 26
23 Portland Timbers 18 24
24 Seattle Sounders FC 17 24
25 Minnesota United FC 18 24
26 Colorado Rapids SC 18 22
27 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 22
28 San Diego FC 18 21
29 Austin FC 18 17
30 Sporting Kansas City 18 14

Head-to-Head

3
5
9
Colorado Rapids SC 17 games · Avg 2.7 goals Seattle Sounders FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-21 Colorado Rapids SC 1–2 Seattle Sounders FC 2023-02-27 Seattle Sounders FC 4–0 Colorado Rapids SC 2022-07-24 Seattle Sounders FC 2–1 Colorado Rapids SC 2022-05-23 Colorado Rapids SC 1–0 Seattle Sounders FC 2021-10-21 Colorado Rapids SC 1–1 Seattle Sounders FC

Recent Form

Colorado Rapids SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep Seattle Sounders FC H 1–2 L
17 Sep New England Revolution H 2–1 W
03 Sep Real Salt Lake A 0–2 L
31 Aug Minnesota United FC A 0–3 L
24 Aug Los Angeles FC A 0–4 L
16 Jul Houston Dynamo H 0–0 D
Seattle Sounders FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep Colorado Rapids SC A 2–1 W
17 Sep FC Dallas A 1–1 D
03 Sep Portland Timbers H 2–2 D
31 Aug Austin FC A 2–1 W
27 Aug Minnesota United FC A 1–1 D
21 Aug Atlanta United FC H 0–2 L

Season Stats

Colorado Rapids SC Seattle Sounders FC
#26 Position #24
22 Points 24
18 Played 17
7 / 1 / 10 W / D / L 7 / 3 / 7
27 Scored 20
25 Conceded 22
+2 GD -2
1.22 PPG 1.41
39% Win % 41%

Key Stats

53% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
32% Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
29% Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season

Colorado Rapids SC are 26th (22 pts). Seattle Sounders FC are 24th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Colorado Rapids SC
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
4/–
61-75
3/4
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/2
76+
5/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Colorado Rapids SC
Rafael Navarro 7 G 3 A
Seattle Sounders FC
Paul Rothrock 5 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Colorado Rapids SC and Seattle Sounders FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' Connor Ronan, a Ireland , has 8 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 20' It’s high time Brian Schmetzer made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 30' The travelling Seattle Sounders FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 34' Against the run of play, Leo Chu has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 40' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nouhou Tolo on 40 minutes.
  • 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 46' Sidnei Tavares makes way for Ralph Priso-Mbongue at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Colorado Rapids SC.
  • 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 56' Albert Rusnak adds to his 3 season tally! Seattle Sounders FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
  • 62' It is a substitution in Colorado Rapids SC team. Connor Ronan is replaced by Diego Rubio on 62 minute.
  • 63' Another change for Colorado Rapids SC made on 63 minute. Cristian Roldan leaves to be changed by Braian Galvan.
  • 65' The Seattle Sounders FC bench stirs into life. Nouhou Tolo is withdrawn and Obed Vargas gets his opportunity.
  • 70' It looks surprising Seattle Sounders FC does not make any changes. Cristian Roldan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 75' It looks like no one’s ball. Seattle Sounders FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 80' GOAL! Cole Bassett scores on 80.
  • 81' The crowd applauds Leo Chu as he leaves the pitch. Reed Baker-Whiting steps in for Seattle Sounders FC.
  • 86' The Seattle Sounders FC manager makes a substitution. Rafael Navarro departs to be replaced by Xavier Arreaga.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Seattle Sounders FC players.

Lineups

Colorado Rapids SC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ciara Dargahi

Seattle Sounders FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Schmetzer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Albert Rusnak 4
Raul Ruidiaz 4
Jordan Morris 4
Cole Bassett 3
Cristian Roldan 3
Andre Shinyashiki 3
Raul Ruidiaz 2
Djordje Mihailovic 2

Head to Head

2023-09-21 Colorado Rapids SC 1–2 Seattle Sounders FC 2023-02-27 Seattle Sounders FC 4–0 Colorado Rapids SC 2022-07-24 Seattle Sounders FC 2–1 Colorado Rapids SC 2022-05-23 Colorado Rapids SC 1–0 Seattle Sounders FC 2021-10-21 Colorado Rapids SC 1–1 Seattle Sounders FC

Colorado Rapids SC Form

2023-09-21 Colorado Rapids SC 1–2 Seattle Sounders FC L 2023-09-17 Colorado Rapids SC 2–1 New England Revolution W 2023-09-03 Real Salt Lake 2–0 Colorado Rapids SC L 2023-08-31 Minnesota United FC 3–0 Colorado Rapids SC L 2023-08-24 Los Angeles FC 4–0 Colorado Rapids SC L 2023-07-16 Colorado Rapids SC 0–0 Houston Dynamo D

Seattle Sounders FC Form

2023-09-21 Colorado Rapids SC 1–2 Seattle Sounders FC W 2023-09-17 FC Dallas 1–1 Seattle Sounders FC D 2023-09-03 Seattle Sounders FC 2–2 Portland Timbers D 2023-08-31 Austin FC 1–2 Seattle Sounders FC W 2023-08-27 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Seattle Sounders FC D 2023-08-21 Seattle Sounders FC 0–2 Atlanta United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2 Colorado Rapids SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29 Seattle Sounders FC xG
I would bet for: Colorado Rapids SC or Seattle Sounders FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Colorado Rapids SC32% Draw29% Seattle Sounders FC39%
Actual: Seattle Sounders FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Colorado Rapids SC or Draw
61%
Draw or Seattle Sounders FC
68%
Colorado Rapids SC or Seattle Sounders FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Colorado Rapids SC24% Draw49% Seattle Sounders FC27%
Actual: Seattle Sounders FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
8.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Colorado Rapids SC

Handicap Colorado Rapids SC covers Push Seattle Sounders FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 19% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 20% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.