Seattle Sounders vs New York Red Bulls match preview: kick-off, venue & key points
The next Seattle Sounders match sees them host New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer Regular Season - 23 at Lumen Field in Seattle. The fixture is scheduled to kick off at 00:30 UTC on 2026-09-06, with the status currently listed as Not Started. Fans searching for when Seattle Sounders play next will have their answer here, as this Seattle Sounders vs New York Red Bulls preview looks at standings, form, head-to-head and prediction.
Both sides come into this cross-conference clash level on points in their respective tables. Seattle Sounders are looking to halt a poor run of form in the Western Conference, while New York Red Bulls arrive from the Eastern Conference aiming to consolidate a play-off-related position. With both teams on 26 points, this meeting at Lumen Field could be a significant moment in shaping the rest of their MLS seasons.
Match details: date, kick-off & venue
- Competition: Major League Soccer, Regular Season - 23
- Date / Kick-off: 2026-09-06T00:30:00Z
- Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle
- Status: Not Started
Standings & form
Seattle Sounders sit 12th in the Western Conference with 26 points from 21 matches. Their overall record stands at 7 wins, 5 draws and 9 defeats, with 24 goals scored and 29 conceded, giving a goal difference of -5. At Lumen Field, Seattle have played 10 times, recording 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses, scoring 16 and conceding 18. Away from home, they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats (8 goals for, 11 against). Their recent league form line is DDLLL, underlining a difficult spell heading into this fixture.
New York Red Bulls are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference, also on 26 points but from 22 matches. Their record reads 7 wins, 5 draws and 10 losses, with 32 goals scored and 46 conceded, for a goal difference of -14. At home they have played 12 times (4 wins, 3 draws, 5 defeats; 18 for, 23 against), while away from home they have 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, scoring 14 and conceding 23. The Red Bulls’ latest form string is LDLLW, showing one win in their last five league outings.
From the broader season statistics, Seattle Sounders have kept 5 clean sheets (1 at home, 4 away) and have failed to score in 5 league matches. They have successfully converted 2 penalties from 2 attempts and most often line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, used 18 times. Discipline-wise, they have accumulated yellow cards across all phases of matches, with the highest concentration between minutes 46–60.
New York Red Bulls have recorded 1 clean sheet all season and have failed to score in 5 matches. They have taken 1 penalty and scored it. Their card data shows a particularly high number of yellow cards in the final 15 minutes of regular time (76–90), and they have received red cards in the 46–60 and 91–105 minute ranges.
Head-to-head
- 2023-05-28: Seattle Sounders 1–0 New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer)
- 2019-09-15: Seattle Sounders 4–2 New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer)
- 2018-06-14: New York Red Bulls 2–1 Seattle Sounders (Major League Soccer)
- 2017-03-19: Seattle Sounders 3–1 New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer)
- 2016-06-19: New York Red Bulls 2–0 Seattle Sounders (Major League Soccer)
- 2015-05-31: Seattle Sounders 2–1 New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer)
- 2014-09-20: New York Red Bulls 4–1 Seattle Sounders (Major League Soccer)
- 2013-09-30: Seattle Sounders 1–1 New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer)
- 2012-07-15: New York Red Bulls 2–2 Seattle Sounders (Major League Soccer)
The head-to-head record between Seattle Sounders and New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer has been competitive, with both sides enjoying home wins and several high-scoring encounters. Seattle have tended to make the most of home advantage at Lumen Field and CenturyLink Field, including the most recent meeting in May 2023, which ended 1–0 to the Sounders. New York Red Bulls, however, have claimed notable victories at Red Bull Arena, underlining that this fixture can swing either way depending on venue and form on the day.
Team news & absences
Seattle Sounders have several confirmed absentees for this fixture. J. Ferreira is listed as a Missing Fixture due to Injury. Y. Gomez Andrade will also miss out with a Muscle Injury. In midfield and attack, N. Petkovic and J. Ragen are both ruled out with Knee Injury problems, while P. de La Vega is unavailable because of a Calf Injury. Two further Seattle players are considered doubtful: P. Arriola is Questionable with a Calf Injury, and X. Gnaulati is Questionable due to an Injury.
For New York Red Bulls, A. Marcucci is a confirmed Missing Fixture with a Knee Injury. In addition, R. Mosquera is listed as Questionable because of a Thigh Injury. These team news updates could influence how both coaches approach their line-ups and tactics on the night.
Key players to watch
- A. Rusnák (Seattle Sounders) — 3 goals and 7 assists in the 2026 Major League Soccer season, making him a key creative presence for the hosts.
Prediction
The data-driven model for this Seattle Sounders vs New York Red Bulls prediction points slightly towards the home side avoiding defeat. The forecast gives Seattle Sounders a 35% chance of winning, the draw also at 35%, and New York Red Bulls a 30% chance of victory. The accompanying advice is a “Double chance: Seattle Sounders or draw”, reflecting the expectation that Seattle’s home advantage at Lumen Field could be decisive, even with their recent dip in form.
