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St. Louis CITY SC vs. Seattle Sounders

7:30 PM - March 7, Energizer Park

Seattle Sounders:

Head Coach: Brian Schmetzer

Projected Starting XI, per the Sounders Scuttlebutt Podcast:

2026 Overall Record

Category	Stat
Matches Played	2
Wins–Draws–Losses	1-0-1
Home Record	1-0-0
Away Record	0-0-1
Last 5 Matches:	W-L
Goals Scored	3
Goals Conceded	2
Goal Difference	1
Points	3
Conference Rank	9th (West)

Top Rated Players (MLS 2026)

Player	Rating
Paul Rothrock	7.96
Albert Rusnák	7.75
Cristian Roldan	7.51
Yeimar Gomez	7.15
Alex Roldan	7.12

Top Scorers (MLS 2026)

Player	Goals
Albert Rusnák	1
Cristian Roldan	1
Paul Rothrock	1

Top Assists (MLS 2026)

Player	Assists
Albert Rusnák	2
Paul Rothrock	1

Advanced Metrics Comparison

Metric	Seattle	CITY
xG (Expected Goals)	2.6	2.1
Goals	3	1
xG Difference	+.4	-1.1
xGa (Expected Goals Against)	2.3	1.5
Goals Against	2	3
xGa Difference	-.3	+1.5
Possession Avg.	52.0%	43.5%
Accurate Passes per Match	363.5	375.0
Accurate Long Balls per Match	18.5	11.5
Accurate Crosses per Match	6	2
Defensive Interceptions per Match	8.5	14.5
Tackles per Match	18	14

g+ Leaders

Player	Goals Added (g+)
Yeimar Gómez Andrade	.28
Jackson Ragen	.26
Cristian Roldan	.25
Albert Rusnák	.15
Nouhou	.13

Player to Watch: Albert Rusnák, Midfielder

On a team with many notable players, Albert Rusnák stands out for his ability to create chances and provide danger on set pieces from the attacking midfield role. Despite his diminutive stature, the 31 year old Slovak international has been a consistent performer for the Sounders, with over 20 goal contributions in each of the last two seasons. His possession-based attacking style fits perfectly with Head Coach Brian Schmetzer's system, and his ability to connect play enables Seattle to build long stretches of possession in their opponent's end. His pass accuracy and efficient shooting make him dangerous during open play, and his ability on set pieces means he can contribute even when he may be limited at times by defenses focused on stopping him.

Category	Stat
Matches Played	1
Goals	1
xG	1.2
Assists	1
Shots Taken	6
Shots on Target	3
Shot Accuracy	50%
Pass Accuracy	81.3%
Minutes Played	177
FotMob Rating	7.74

Do they have any St. Louis-area players?

None

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