The Seattle Sounders put the final touches on their 2025 regular-season campaign with a 2-1 win over New York City FC on Saturday. Jordan Morris and Jackson Ragen each scored goals with Albert Rusnák and Danny Leyva picking up assists.
The Sounders finished the season with 15 wins and 55 points, which put them right in line with their average performances during the MLS era. They also finished with 58 goals, the second most they've ever scored in a MLS season.
Individually, Rusnák picked up his 10th assist of the season. Along with his 11 goals, he finishes with a double-double for a second consecutive campaign.
Highlights
Stats
MATCH SUMMARY
Seattle Sounders FC 2 – New York City FC 1
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Venue: Citi Field
Referee: Chris Penso
Assistants: Ryan Graves, Gianni Facchini
Fourth Official: Guido Gonzales Jr.
VAR: Geoff Gamble
Attendance: 24,823
Weather: 61 degrees and mostly clear
SCORING SUMMARY
SEA – Jordan Morris (Albert Rusnák) 61’
NYC – Nicolás Fernández (Julián Fernández, Máximo Carrizo) 82’
SEA – Jackson Ragen (Danny Leyva) 87’
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
NYC – Kevin O'Toole (caution) 45’+2’
NYC – Justin Haak (caution) 45’+4’
NYC – Matt Freese (caution) 45’+8’
SEA – Albert Rusnák (caution) 64’
LINEUPS & STATS
Seattle Sounders FC – Stefan Frei – Captain; Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, Alex Roldan (Jonathan Bell 55’), Jackson Ragen, Nouhou; João Paulo (Snyder Brunell 55’), Danny Leyva; Jesús Ferreira (Reed Baker-Whiting 84'), Albert Rusnák, Pedro de la Vega (Paul Rothrock 24’); Jordan Morris (Danny Musovski 84')
Substitutes not used: Andrew Thomas, Stuart Hawkins, Peter Kingston*, Osaze De Rosario
*Tacoma Defiance player eligible for selection due to Extreme Hardship
Total shots: 8
Shots on goal: 4
Fouls: 6
Offside: 4
Corner-Kicks: 6
Saves: 4
New York City FC – Matt Freese; Kevin O'Toole, Justin Haak, Thiago, Raul Gustavo (Jonathan Shore 62’), Tayvon Gray (Mitja Ilenic 77’); Nicolás Fernández, Maxi Moralez (Julián Fernández 61’), Andrés Perea (Máximo Carrizo 77’), Hannes Wolf (Agustín Ojeda 62’); Alonso Martínez
Substitutes not used: Tomás Romero, Strahinja Tanasijević, Seymour Reid, Aiden O'Neill
Total shots: 14
Shots on goal: 15
Fouls: 19
Offside: 1
Corner-kicks: 9
Saves: 2
