Sporting Kansas City and Seattle Sounders FC played out a 1–1 draw in MLS action on 2 May, a result that reflected the visitors' dominance despite the hosts' defensive resilience. Seattle dominated possession and chance creation, firing 26 shots compared to Kansas City's 10, though only converting nine on target to seven for the home side. The Sounders' expected goals of 1.81 exceeded their actual output, while Kansas City's 1.29 xG proved sufficient to secure a point, with Dejan Joveljic and Paul Rothrock each scoring. Seattle's goalkeeper made a crucial difference, recording an 88.89 per cent save percentage and preventing an additional 1.96 goals above expected performance, keeping the Sounders competitive despite their attacking profligacy. Both sides adopted 4–2–3–1 formations in a match where Seattle's attacking intent could not overcome Kansas City's organised defensive shape. The draw leaves both teams searching for greater efficiency in the final third.