Seattle grabbed an early grip on this one at Lumen Field, racing into a 2-1 lead by half-time against Dallas. The hosts controlled much of the play with 58 percent possession and had six shots find the target, though Dallas stayed dangerous throughout and managed five on target themselves. The visitors pressed hard in the second half, particularly down the flanks where they won seven corners to Seattle's four, but couldn't find an equalizer. Nolan Norris was the standout performer for Dallas, refusing to let his side get overrun despite the defeat. The final score of 2-1 gave Seattle all three points at home, while Dallas heads back to Texas wondering what might have been had they converted more of their chances. It was a solid display from the hosts, but they were made to work for it.
The Matchup
Seattle Sounders 2-1 FC Dallas was the final score at Lumen Field, in a game where Seattle Sounders did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Seattle Sounders also had the better share of the ball, holding 58% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 9 attempts from Seattle Sounders against 10 from FC Dallas over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Seattle Sounders, and FC Dallas pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15' | Seattle Sounders | Goal — J. Ferreira (assist: J. Morris) | 1-0 | |
| 27' | FC Dallas | N. Simmonds | 1-0 | |
| 30' | Seattle Sounders | Goal — J. Morris (assist: S. Brunell) | 2-0 | |
| 40' | FC Dallas | Goal — N. Norris (assist: S. Moreno) | 2-1 | |
| 45+3' | FC Dallas | P. Delgado | 2-1 | |
| 46' | FC Dallas | Substitution — L. Deedson on, H. Johansson off | 2-1 | |
| 53' | FC Dallas | L. Abubakar | 2-1 | |
| 54' | FC Dallas | Substitution — L. Abubakar on, S. Moore off | 2-1 | |
| 68' | Seattle Sounders | Substitution — D. Musovski on, P. Kingston off | 2-1 | |
| 68' | FC Dallas | Substitution — R. Binyamin on, C. Cappis off | 2-1 | |
| 68' | FC Dallas | Substitution — P. Delgado on, J. Valiente off | 2-1 | |
| 77' | FC Dallas | Substitution — S. Sarver on, Kaick off | 2-1 | |
| 82' | Seattle Sounders | P. Kingston | 2-1 | |
| 83' | Seattle Sounders | Substitution — J. Morris on, O. De Rosario off | 2-1 | |
| 89' | FC Dallas | N. Norris | 2-1 | |
| 90' | Seattle Sounders | Substitution — S. Brunell on, C. Baker off | 2-1 |
Seattle Sounders vs FC Dallas Lineups
Looking Ahead
Seattle Sounders does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to Chicago Fire, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Seattle Sounders vs Chicago Fire going to play at 29 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
FC Dallas, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at St. Louis City SC, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: St. Louis City SC vs FC Dallas going to play at 30 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.