Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. PT / 10:30 p.m. ET

Surface: Artificial turf

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)

Weather Report — Seattle, WA

• Temperature: 57–61°F at kickoff
• Conditions: Partly cloudy with light marine layer
• Wind: 6–9 mph blowing toward the south goal
• Impact: Cool, stable conditions favor high‑tempo play; slight boost for long‑range shots and set‑piece deliveries.

Injury Report

Seattle Sounders FC

• Raúl Ruidíaz — Probable (ankle soreness; expected to start)
• Jordan Morris — Healthy
• João Paulo — Out (knee)
• Nouhou Tolo — Probable (illness)
• Yeimar Gómez Andrade — Out (hamstring)

Seattle’s midfield is weakened without João Paulo, and the back line loses stability without Yeimar, but the attack is fully available.

San Jose Earthquakes

• Cristian Espinoza — Healthy
• Jeremy Ebobisse — Probable (groin tightness; expected to play)
• Carlos Akapo — Out (hamstring)
• Nathan — Out (ACL recovery)
• Daniel (GK) — Healthy

San Jose’s attack and midfield are intact, but defensive depth remains thin.

Team Records & Context

• San Jose Earthquakes: 9‑1‑2 (28 points, 1st in West)
• Seattle Sounders FC: 6‑1‑3 (21 points, 5th in West)
• Goal Differential: SJ +14, SEA +7
• Stakes: A top‑tier Western Conference showdown. San Jose is the league’s hottest team; Seattle is trying to close the gap and protect home turf.

Recent Team Form

San Jose Earthquakes

• Last 5: W–W–D–W–W
• Goals For: 11
• Goals Against: 4
• Trend: San Jose is in elite form. Espinoza is playing at an MVP‑level, and the midfield trio is dominating possession. Defense remains the only mild concern.

Seattle Sounders FC

• Last 5: W–D–W–L–W
• Goals For: 8
• Goals Against: 5
• Trend: Seattle is strong at home and dangerous in transition. Ruidíaz and Morris are in rhythm, but the midfield lacks some bite without João Paulo.

Key Player Matchups

1. Cristian Espinoza (SJ) vs. Nouhou Tolo (SEA)

Espinoza’s pace, crossing, and cut‑inside threat are central to San Jose’s attack. Nouhou must stay disciplined and avoid being dragged out of position.

2. Raúl Ruidíaz (SEA) vs. Rodrigues (SJ)

Ruidíaz’s movement in the box is elite. Rodrigues must track his diagonal runs and deny space between the lines.

3. Jackson Yueill (SJ) vs. Josh Atencio (SEA)

Yueill dictates tempo for San Jose. Atencio’s physicality and ball‑winning will be crucial to slowing the Quakes’ buildup.

4. Jeremy Ebobisse (SJ) vs. Seattle center‑backs

Ebobisse’s hold‑up play and aerial presence can exploit Seattle’s weakened back line without Yeimar.

Series History

• All‑time: Seattle leads 16‑10‑10
• At Lumen Field: Seattle leads 10‑3‑4
• Recent trend: San Jose won the last meeting 2–1 in 2025, but Seattle has historically dominated this matchup at home.

Betting Trends

San Jose Earthquakes

• 4–0–1 in last 5 matches
• Overs in 3 of last 5
• 3–1–1 in last 5 away matches

Seattle Sounders FC

• 3–1–1 in last 5 matches
• Unders in 4 of last 6
• 4–1–1 at home this season

Matchup Trends

• Last 5 meetings averaged 2.4 goals
• Both teams have scored in 4 of last 6
• Seattle has scored 2+ goals in 3 of last 4 home matches vs. SJ

MATCH ODDS

San Jose Earthquakes    + 235

Seattle Sounders FC       – 105

Draw                               + 270

Over 3 + 100                      Under 3 – 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Venue: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. PT / 9:30 p.m. CT / 10:30 p.m. ET

Surface: Natural grass

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)

Weather Report — San Diego, CA

• Temperature: 64–68°F at kickoff
• Conditions: Clear skies, coastal breeze
• Wind: 7–11 mph blowing toward the east goal
• Impact: Ideal playing conditions; slight boost for long‑range shots and wide‑area service.

Injury Report

San Diego FC

• Elye Wahi — Probable (ankle soreness; expected to start)
• Chad Bibby — Healthy
• Carlos Harvey — Out (hamstring)
• Guido Pizarro — Probable (illness)
• Alejandro Guido — Out (knee)

San Diego’s attack is intact with Wahi available, but midfield depth is thin without Harvey and Guido.

Austin FC

• Sebastián Driussi — Probable (groin tightness; expected to play 60–75 minutes)
• Gyasi Zardes — Healthy
• Leo Väisänen — Out (knee)
• Jhojan Valencia — Out (ankle)
• Matt Hedges — Probable (illness)

Austin’s midfield is weakened without Valencia, and the back line remains unstable without Väisänen.

Team Records & Context

• Austin FC: 3‑4‑5 (14 points, 10th in West)
• San Diego FC: 3‑5‑4 (14 points, 11th in West)
• Goal Differential: AUS -4, SDFC -3
• Stakes: A mid‑table Western Conference clash with both clubs trying to climb into playoff position.

Recent Team Form

Austin FC

• Last 5: D–L–W–D–L
• Goals For: 6
• Goals Against: 9
• Trend: Austin remains inconsistent. Driussi’s return boosts creativity, but defensive issues persist, especially in transition.

San Diego FC

• Last 5: L–D–W–L–D
• Goals For: 5
• Goals Against: 7
• Trend: San Diego is competitive but lacks finishing consistency. Wahi’s form is improving, but midfield control has been inconsistent.

Key Player Matchups

1. Elye Wahi (SDFC) vs. Julio Cascante (AUS)

Wahi’s pace and 1v1 ability are San Diego’s biggest threat. Cascante must avoid being isolated or pulled out of position.

2. Sebastián Driussi (AUS) vs. Pizarro (SDFC)

Driussi’s creativity and late runs into the box can break San Diego’s defensive shape. Pizarro must track him closely and deny space between the lines.

3. Diego Rubio (AUS) vs. San Diego center‑backs

Rubio’s hold‑up play and link‑up ability are crucial for Austin, especially with Driussi not yet at full fitness.

4. Chad Bibby (SDFC) vs. Austin’s left flank

Bibby’s pace and directness can exploit Austin’s defensive vulnerabilities on the wings.

Series History

• All‑time: First meeting in MLS history
• At Snapdragon Stadium: First meeting
• Trend: Expansion‑era unpredictability favors high‑variance outcomes.

Betting Trends

Austin FC

• 1–2–2 in last 5 matches
• Overs in 3 of last 5
• 1–3–1 in last 5 away matches

San Diego FC

• 1–2–2 in last 5 matches
• Unders in 3 of last 5
• 2–2–2 at home this season

Matchup Trends (Team Profiles)

• Austin concedes 1.6 goals per match
• San Diego concedes 1.4 goals per match
• Both teams struggle to protect leads and often concede late

MATCH ODDS

Austin FC                             + 340

San Diego FC                      – 145

Draw                                     + 335

Over 3 – 135                       Under 3 + 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Venue: America First Field, Sandy, Utah

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. MT / 8:30 p.m. CT / 6:30 p.m. PT

Surface: Natural grass

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)

Weather Report — Sandy, UT

• Temperature: 63–67°F at kickoff
• Conditions: Clear skies, dry mountain air
• Wind: 5–9 mph blowing toward the south goal
• Impact: Ideal playing conditions; slight boost for long‑range shots and lofted crosses. Altitude may affect Houston late in the match.

Injury Report

Real Salt Lake

• Chicho Arango — Probable (ankle soreness; expected to start)
• Diego Luna — Healthy
• Justen Glad — Out (hamstring)
• Bode Hidalgo — Out (knee)
• Zac MacMath — Healthy

RSL’s attack is fully available, but the absence of Glad weakens their defensive structure.

Houston Dynamo FC

• Héctor Herrera — Probable (groin tightness; expected to play 60–75 minutes)
• Sebastián Ferreira — Healthy
• Amine Bassi — Out (ankle)
• Franco Escobar — Probable (illness)
• Daniel Steres — Out (hamstring)

Houston’s midfield is intact with Herrera available, but defensive depth is stretched thin.

Team Records & Context

• Houston Dynamo FC: 6‑5‑0 (18 points, 7th in West)
• Real Salt Lake: 6‑4‑1 (19 points, 6th in West)
• Goal Differential: HOU +2, RSL +4
• Stakes: A tightly matched Western Conference clash with both clubs fighting for top‑five positioning.

Recent Team Form

Houston Dynamo FC

• Last 5: W–L–W–W–L
• Goals For: 7
• Goals Against: 5
• Trend: Houston is playing some of its best soccer of the season. The midfield trio is controlling matches, and the attack is efficient, but defensive lapses remain an issue.

Real Salt Lake

• Last 5: W–D–L–W–L
• Goals For: 8
• Goals Against: 7
• Trend: RSL is inconsistent but dangerous at home. Arango and Luna are in strong form, but defensive instability without Glad has been costly.

Key Player Matchups

1. Chicho Arango (RSL) vs. Teenage Hadebe (HOU)

Arango’s movement and finishing are elite. Hadebe must stay tight and avoid being dragged out of position.

2. Héctor Herrera (HOU) vs. Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

A high‑level midfield duel. Herrera’s distribution vs. Ruiz’s ball‑winning will shape tempo and possession.

3. Diego Luna (RSL) vs. Griffin Dorsey (HOU)

Luna’s creativity and ability to drift inside can exploit Houston’s right side. Dorsey must avoid isolation in 1v1 situations.

4. Sebastián Ferreira (HOU) vs. RSL center‑backs

Ferreira’s finishing and hold‑up play are crucial for Houston, especially against an RSL back line missing Glad.

Series History

• All‑time: Houston leads 14‑13‑10
• At America First Field: RSL leads 9‑3‑5
• Recent trend: RSL unbeaten in last 4 home meetings vs. Houston (3‑1‑0)

Betting Trends

Houston Dynamo FC

• 3–2 in last 5 matches
• Unders in 4 of last 6
• 1–3–1 in last 5 away matches

Real Salt Lake

• 2–2–1 in last 5 matches
• Overs in 3 of last 5
• 4–1–1 at home this season

Matchup Trends

• Both teams have scored in 4 of last 6 meetings
• Last 5 matchups averaged 2.6 goals
• RSL has scored 2+ goals in 3 of last 4 home matches vs. Houston

MATCH ODDS

Houston Dynamo FC       + 340

Real Salt Lake                 – 140

Draw                               + 270

Over 3.5 + 135                  Under 3.5 – 170

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026