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D.C. United SC vs Seattle Sounders FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2026
D.C. United SC
2 – 0
Full Time
Seattle Sounders FC
Mon 23 Sep 2019 · 00:00 UTC HT 45+2' · FT 45+3'
Y 53' Kelvin Leerdam

Overview

Match Preview

D.C. United SC vs Seattle Sounders FC — MLS .

Match Details

  • Referee Sorin Stoica
  • Referee Eric Weisbrod
  • Referee Logan Brown
  • Referee Silviu Petrescu
  • Referee

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

2
1
D.C. United SC 3 games · Avg 2.7 goals Seattle Sounders FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-09-23 D.C. United SC 2–0 Seattle Sounders FC 2018-06-10 Seattle Sounders FC 2–1 D.C. United SC

Recent Form

D.C. United SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Sep Seattle Sounders FC H 2–0 W
15 Sep Portland Timbers A 1–0 W
31 Aug Montreal Impact FC A 3–0 W
24 Aug Philadelphia Union A 1–3 L
22 Aug New York Red Bulls H 1–2 L
18 Aug Vancouver Whitecaps FC A 0–1 L
Seattle Sounders FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Sep D.C. United SC A 0–2 L
19 Sep FC Dallas H 0–0 D
15 Sep New York Red Bulls H 4–2 W
08 Sep Colorado Rapids SC A 0–2 L
01 Sep Los Angeles Galaxy H 4–3 W
24 Aug Portland Timbers A 2–1 W

Season Stats

D.C. United SC Seattle Sounders FC
#9 Position #24
23 Points 24
18 Played 17
5 / 8 / 5 W / D / L 7 / 3 / 7
26 Scored 20
29 Conceded 22
-3 GD -2
1.28 PPG 1.41
28% Win % 41%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
32% Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season
29% Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season

D.C. United SC are 9th (23 pts). Seattle Sounders FC are 24th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

D.C. United SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/5
46-60
3/4
61-75
2/2
76+
7/5
■ 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)

D.C. United SC
Tai Baribo 9 G
Louis Munteanu 5 G
Seattle Sounders FC
Paul Rothrock 5 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — D.C. United SC and Seattle Sounders FC get this one started.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' It looks surprising D.C. United SC does not make any changes. Wayne Rooney has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 14' Against the run of play, Lucas Rodriguez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 19' Seattle Sounders FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 24' Seattle Sounders FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 29' Supporters expect more eagerness from Raul Ruidiaz, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 39' Steve Birnbaum has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 281 appearances.
  • 44' Seattle Sounders FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 49' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 53' Controversy at the stadium! Kelvin Leerdam argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 54' The France Frederic Brillant breaks the deadlock on 54 minutes. 2-0!
  • 56' Seattle Sounders FC make a change. Victor Rodriguez trudges off to be replaced by Joevin Jones on 56 minutes.
  • 61' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 62' The whistle greets Harry Shipp as he departs to be replaced by Luis Silva.
  • 67' D.C. United SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Seattle Sounders FC backline.
  • 70' The D.C. United SC bench stirs into life. Lucas Rodriguez is withdrawn and Quincy Amarikwa gets his opportunity.
  • 75' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 77' Another change for D.C. United SC made on 77 minute. Wayne Rooney leaves to be changed by Luciano Acosta.
  • 82' Time for substitution for Seattle Sounders FC. Kelvin Leerdam is replaced by Emanuel Cecchini.
  • 83' A change in the D.C. United SC ranks — Ulises Segura exits the field as Ema Boateng enters on 83.
  • 88' Gustav Svensson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 2-0 the final result. Seattle Sounders FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

D.C. United SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ben Olsen

Seattle Sounders FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Schmetzer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Christian Benteke 2
Magnus Wolff Eikrem 1
Nicolas Lodeiro 1
Magnus Wolff Eikrem 1
Darren Mattocks 1
Lucas Rodriguez 1
Frederic Brillant 1
Leo Chu 1

Head to Head

2019-09-23 D.C. United SC 2–0 Seattle Sounders FC 2018-06-10 Seattle Sounders FC 2–1 D.C. United SC

D.C. United SC Form

2019-09-23 D.C. United SC 2–0 Seattle Sounders FC W 2019-09-15 Portland Timbers 0–1 D.C. United SC W 2019-08-31 Montreal Impact FC 0–3 D.C. United SC W 2019-08-24 Philadelphia Union 3–1 D.C. United SC L 2019-08-22 D.C. United SC 1–2 New York Red Bulls L 2019-08-18 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–0 D.C. United SC L

Seattle Sounders FC Form

2019-09-23 D.C. United SC 2–0 Seattle Sounders FC L 2019-09-19 Seattle Sounders FC 0–0 FC Dallas D 2019-09-15 Seattle Sounders FC 4–2 New York Red Bulls W 2019-09-08 Colorado Rapids SC 2–0 Seattle Sounders FC L 2019-09-01 Seattle Sounders FC 4–3 Los Angeles Galaxy W 2019-08-24 Portland Timbers 1–2 Seattle Sounders FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52 D.C. United SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95 Seattle Sounders FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
D.C. United SC50% Draw27% Seattle Sounders FC23%
Actual: D.C. United SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

D.C. United SC or Draw
77%
Draw or Seattle Sounders FC
50%
D.C. United SC or Seattle Sounders FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
D.C. United SC34% Draw48% Seattle Sounders FC18%
Actual: D.C. United SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 0
10.6%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
7%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.3%

Asian Handicap — D.C. United SC

Handicap D.C. United SC covers Push Seattle Sounders FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 23% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 14% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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