Venue: Lumen Field — Seattle, Washington
Kickoff: 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)**
This is a high‑profile Western Conference matchup: Seattle, one of the league’s most in‑form teams, hosting a San Diego side that has shown flashes of quality but remains inconsistent.
VENUE & MATCH CONTEXT
Stadium: Lumen Field
Capacity: 68,740
Surface: Artificial turf
Atmosphere: One of MLS’s loudest and most intimidating venues. Seattle’s home crowds routinely exceed 35,000, and the Sounders are historically dominant at home.
Narrative: Seattle enters as one of the Western Conference’s elite teams, blending defensive solidity with efficient attacking play. San Diego FC is still finding its identity in its inaugural season, showing strong stretches but struggling to close out matches. This is a major test for SDFC against a Sounders team in peak form.
WEATHER UPDATE
Temperature: 59°F
Wind: 8–12 mph from the southwest
Conditions: Light rain possible, typical Seattle spring evening
Pitch Impact: Wet turf → faster ball movement, favors Seattle’s quick combinations and wide play.
INJURY REPORT
San Diego FC
Chucky Lozano — Probable (minor ankle soreness)
Elye Wahi — Questionable (hamstring tightness)
Guido Rodríguez — Out (knee)
Carlos Guzmán — Out (ankle)
Seattle Sounders FC
Jordan Morris — Probable (rest management)
Raúl Ruidíaz — Questionable (groin)
João Paulo — Out (ACL)
Nouhou — Probable (illness)
Impact: San Diego’s midfield loses structure without Guido Rodríguez. Seattle’s attack remains potent even if Ruidíaz is limited, thanks to Morris and Lodeiro’s form.
RECENT TEAM FORM
San Diego FC
Last 5: D–L–W–L–D
Goals For: 13
Goals Against: 17
Road Record: 1‑3‑1
Trend: San Diego is competitive but inconsistent. Defensive lapses and late‑game fatigue have cost them points.
Seattle Sounders FC
Last 5: W–W–D–W–L
Goals For: 18
Goals Against: 9
Home Record: 4‑0‑1
Trend: Seattle is in elite form, especially at home. Their defensive structure is among the best in MLS, and their attack is efficient and balanced.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
Chucky Lozano vs. Nouhou
Lozano is San Diego’s most dangerous attacker.
Nouhou’s physicality and recovery speed make him one of MLS’s best 1v1 defenders.
Edge: Seattle
Nicolás Lodeiro vs. San Diego Midfield
Lodeiro’s creativity drives Seattle’s tempo.
Without Guido Rodríguez, San Diego lacks a true defensive anchor.
Edge: Seattle (significant)
Jordan Morris vs. Carlos Rotondi
Morris’ pace and directness are major threats on turf.
Rotondi must avoid being isolated in transition.
Edge: Seattle
Elye Wahi (if available) vs. Yeimar Gómez Andrade
Wahi’s movement is elite, but his fitness is uncertain.
Yeimar is one of MLS’s best center‑backs in duels.
Edge: Seattle (if Wahi limited)
SERIES HISTORY
All‑Time MLS Meetings: First season of competition
At Lumen Field: First meeting
Trend: Seattle historically dominates expansion teams at home
BETTING TRENDS
San Diego FC
Over is 6–4 in last 10
San Diego has conceded 2+ goals in 6 of last 8
SDFC is 1‑4‑2 in last 7 overall
Seattle Sounders
Seattle has scored 2+ goals in 5 of last 7
Under is 6–4 in last 10 (due to defensive strength)
Seattle is 5‑1‑1 in last 7 overall
Head‑to‑Head
First meeting
MATCH ODDS
San Diego FC – 145
Seattle Sounders FC +320
Draw + 300
Over 2.5 – 160 Under 2.5 + 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 8, 2026
