Seattle Sounders FC - Real Salt Lake
Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake search for stability at Lumen Field
Can Seattle Sounders FC find the defensive rhythm needed to secure a result when they host Real Salt Lake at Lumen Field on 24 September 2026 for matchday 7? The hosts are expected to rely on the attacking partnership of Dejan Joveljic and Jordan Morris to break their recent cycle of draws, having shared the points in their last five Major League Soccer outings. With Jesus Ferreira sidelined by injury, the midfield trio of Albert Rusnak, Peter Kingston, and Cristian Roldan must dictate the tempo against a visiting side desperate to snap a difficult run of form.
Real Salt Lake arrive in Seattle facing significant pressure following a series of defeats, including a 3-0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps. Missing key personnel such as Diego Luna and Lukas Engel, their defensive unit led by DeAndre Yedlin faces a stern test. Having lost the season opener 2-1 to the visitors, Seattle will look to exploit their visitors' current fragility to climb the table.
