Matchup: Seattle Sounders FC (9–6–6) vs. Colorado Rapids (8–10–5)
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Venue: Lumen Field — Seattle, WA
Broadcast: Apple TV (MLS Season Pass)
Western Conference Standings Snapshot
| Team | Record | Points | Standing |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 9–6–6 | 33 | 4th |
| Colorado Rapids | 8–10–5 | 29 | 7th |
Seattle looks to extend its unbeaten streak at home, while Colorado aims to build momentum after a dominant win over Vancouver.
Venue Advantage: Lumen Field
Seattle is unbeaten in 5 of their last 6 home matches vs. Colorado
Sounders have 6 wins and 5 clean sheets at home this season
Colorado is winless in 7 straight road games, conceding 2+ goals in each
Recent Form Guide
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
| Seattle Sounders FC | W-D-W-L-L | 8 | 7 |
| Colorado Rapids | W-L-L-D-W | 9 | 8 |
Seattle edged Sporting KC 3–2 last weekend with goals from Jordan Morris, Albert Rusnák, and Jesús Ferreira
Colorado thrashed Vancouver 3–0, with Calvin Harris, Rafael Navarro, and Andreas Maxsø on the scoresheet
Key Players to Watch
Seattle Sounders FC
Albert Rusnák — 7 goals, 3 assists; scored in last match
Jesús Ferreira — 4 assists; creative force in the final third
Jordan Morris — 5 goals; veteran striker with pace and power
Paul Rothrock — 3 assists; leads team in key passes
Colorado Rapids
Djordje Mihailovic — 8 goals, 2 assists; top scorer and playmaker
Rafael Navarro — 7 goals; scored in 3 of last 4 matches
Calvin Harris — 3 goals; emerging threat on the wing
Zack Steffen — 10 clean sheets; anchors the Rapids defense
Tactical Breakdown
Seattle Sounders (4-2-3-1)
GK: Andrew Thomas
DEF: A. Roldan, Ragen, Bell, Baker-Whiting
MID: Vargas, C. Roldan; Ferreira, Rusnák, Rothrock
FWD: Morris
High-tempo pressing with wide overloads
Rusnák and Ferreira link midfield to attack
Colorado Rapids (4-2-3-1)
GK: Steffen
DEF: Cannon, Awaziem, Maxsø, Vines
MID: Bassett, Ronan; Harris, Mihailovic, Ku-DiPietro
FWD: Navarro
Counter-attacking setup with Mihailovic as central creator
Navarro leads the line with pace and finishing
Injury Report
Seattle Sounders
Nouhou Tolo — Suspended
Joao Paulo, Kim Kee-Hee, Stefan Frei, Paul Arriola — OUT
Alex Roldan — Doubtful (knock)
Colorado Rapids
Alex Harris, Wayne Frederick — OUT (ankle/hip injuries)
MATCH ODDS
Seattle Sounders FC – 210 Draw + 340 Colorado Rapids + 450
Over 3.5 + 135 Under 3.5 – 175
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 15, 2025
