The Sounders wrapped up their preseason with a pair of split-squad victories over USL Louisville FC on Sunday at the Providence Performance Center & Clubhouse. For Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer, Sunday’s matches marked the end of the friendly phase and the beginning of the regular season. With preseason stats, video review, and the eye test to gather data, Schmetzer will spend the next seven days preparing for next Sunday’s home opener with the Colorado Rapids.
Sounders FC wraps up preseason with a pair of preseason friendlies against Louisville City FC
CONFIRMING SQUAD ROTATIONS
Schmetzer and his staff had a pretty good idea of who the initial starting eleven would be, barring injuries. The first match between the Rave Green and Louisville FC gave a glimpse of Schmetzer’s probable lineup. Andrew Thomas started in goal, with Alex Roldan and Nouhou as the left and right backs, and Jackson Ragen and Yeimar Gomez as the center backs. That five will surely start on February 22nd. Hassani Dolson and Snyder Brunell occupied the two pivots.
Brunell stepped in for Cristian Roldan, who was ruled out of the contest due to an Achilles injury. Dotson has been the perfect replacement for the departed Obed Vargas. Jesus Ferreira and Jordan Morris started wide with Albert Rusnak behind and Osaze De Rosario.
UPTEMPO AND ATTACKING
The first side was clean in their passing and cohesive in their defense. The units of ball movement gave Louisville all they could handle with runs inside and around the box. Despite the lion’s share of possession and dominance, the Sounders had nothing to show until the 30th minute. De Rosario was brought down in the visitors’ penalty area. Rusnak converted the spot kick for the 1-0 lead. Just before halftime, an old nemesis reared its ugly head when Brunell was credited with an own goal on a corner kick just before halftime.
During the week, Schmetzer pointed out that the Sounders gave up too many set-piece goals last year. When asked about Brunell’s transgression, Schmetzer said it was a learning moment for Snyder and something he could easily rectify.
CLINICAL FINISHING
After the restart, the Sounders stayed compact, moved the ball from side to side, but left some shots begging. Dotson showed his soft touches in the middle of the pitch, and Brunell showed his maturity by recovering from his first-half miscue with some clever passes up the line. De Rosario showed his knack for scoring with a goal in the 83rd and 90th minutes to secure the 3-1 victory. Danny Musovski scored a career-high 14 goals last year to lead the team in goals scored. If the Sounders are to compete with the elite teams, they will need a hefty contribution from De Rosario, who will get plenty of first-team minutes.
SECOND MATCH NOT CONTEST
The second match between the two sides was a one-sided affair with the Sounders rolling over the visitors with a 5-0 victory. A victory was also expected given the depth and talent of the Sounders’ roster. That depth and talent will be needed by the Sounders not just to make the playoffs but to make a deep run and win multiple trophies.
MATCH REPORT
MATCH SUMMARY VS. LOUISVILLE (FIRST MATCH)
Seattle Sounders FC 3 – Louisville City FC 1
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Venue: Providence Swedish Performance Center & Clubhouse
Weather: 55 degrees and sunny
SCORING SUMMARY
SEA – Albert Runsák (penalty) 30’
LOU – Own Goal (Snyder Brunell) 45+1’
SEA – Osaze De Rosario 83’
SEA – Osaze De Rosario 90’
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
None
LINEUPS
Sounders FC Lineup – Andrew Thomas; Alex Roldan, Yeimar Gómez Andrade, Jackson Ragen, Nouhou; Hassani Dotson, Snyder Brunell; Jesús Ferreira, Albert Rusnák, Jordan Morris; Osaze De Rosario
Substitutes not used: Max Anchor, Cody Baker, Joe Dale, Yu Tsukanome, Danny Musovski
MATCH SUMMARY VS. LOUISVILLE CITY FC (SECOND MATCH)
Seattle Sounders FC 5 – Louisville City FC 0
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Venue: Providence Swedish Performance Center & Clubhouse
Weather: 55 degrees and sunny
SCORING SUMMARY
SEA – Sebastian Gomez
SEA – Paul Rothrock 32’
SEA – Georgi Minoungou 62’
SEA – Nikola Petković 80’
SEA – Peter Kingston 81’
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
SEA – Nikola Petković (caution)
LINEUPS
Sounders FC Lineup – Stefan Frei; Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, Antino Lopez (Danny Musovski HT), Gallatin Sandes, Cody Baker; Peter Kingston, Nikola Petković; Paul Arriola (Joe Dale HT), Sebastian Gomez (Yu Tsukanome HT), Georgi Minoungou; Paul Rothrock
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