List of Seattle Sounders FC records and statistics

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Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS). Sounders FC was established on November 13, 2007, as an MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in the league. Fans chose the Sounders name through an online poll in 2008, making the Seattle Sounders FC the third Seattle soccer club to share the name. The list encompasses the major honors won by Seattle Sounders FC, records set by the club, their managers and their players.

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Honors

Players celebrate after winning the 2009 U.S. Open Cup SoundersUSOpenCup.jpg
Players celebrate after winning the 2009 U.S. Open Cup

Seattle Sounders' first trophy was the 2009 U.S. Open Cup, which they won against D.C. United. The club also won the Heritage Cup for the first time the following year against the San Jose Earthquakes. [1] [2]

National competitions

MLS Cup

Supporters' Shield

U.S. Open Cup

Continental competitions

CONCACAF Champions League

Leagues Cup

Friendly trophies and other awards

Cascadia Cup: 5

Heritage Cup: 9

Community Shield: 2

Desert Diamond Cup: 1

MLS Fair Play Award: 1

CCL Fair Play Award: 1

Player records

Goals scored

Competitive, professional matches only.
As of August 25,2025
RankNameYears League MLS is Back Tournament U.S. Open Cup Champions League Leagues Cup MLS Cup/Post SeasonTotal
1 Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Morris 2016–present701144989
2 Flag of Peru.svg Raúl Ruidíaz 2018–2024711032986
3 Flag of Colombia.svg Fredy Montero 2009–2012, 2021–20245901091079
4 Flag of Uruguay.svg Nicolás Lodeiro 2016–2023401072858
5 Flag of the United States.svg Clint Dempsey 2013–2018470130657
6 Flag of Nigeria.svg Obafemi Martins 2013–2015400300043
7 Flag of the United States.svg Cristian Roldan 2015–present330221139
8 Flag of the United States.svg Lamar Neagle 2009, 2011, 2013–2015, 2017–2018290140135
9 Flag of Slovakia.svg Albert Rusnák 2022– present280021233
10 Flag of the United States.svg Will Bruin 2017–2022271010332
11 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Johnson 2012–2013230120329
12 Flag of the United States.svg Brad Evans 2009–2017200240228
13 Flag of Cuba.svg Osvaldo Alonso 2009–2018100620321
14 Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Steve Zakuani 2009–2013170010119
15 Flag of the United States.svg Nate Jaqua 2009–201190720018
Flag of Uruguay.svg Álvaro Fernández 2010–2012, 2016–2017140040018
17 Flag of the United States.svg Chad Barrett 2014–2015120100013
18 Flag of Argentina.svg Mauro Rosales 2011–2013120000012
Flag of the United States.svg Chad Marshall 2014–2019100010112
Flag of the United States.svg Danny Musovski 2024–present100001112
Flag of the United States.svg Paul Rothrock 2023–present70302012

Assists

MLS Competitive, professional matches only.
As of August 11,2025
RankNameYears League MLS is Back Tournament Leagues Cup MLS Cup/Post SeasonTotal
1 Flag of Uruguay.svg Nicolas Lodeiro 2016–202378101190
2 Flag of the United States.svg Cristian Roldan 2015–present5106259
3 Flag of Colombia.svg Fredy Montero 2009–2012, 2021–20244200244
4 Flag of Argentina.svg Mauro Rosales 2011–20133400034
5 Flag of the United States.svg Brad Evans 2009–20172700229
Flag of the United States.svg Clint Dempsey 2013–20182800129
7 Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Morris 2016–present2221328
Flag of Slovakia.svg Albert Rusnák 2022– present2404028
9 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Joevin Jones 2016–2017, 2019–20202210427
10 Flag of Cuba.svg Osvaldo Alonso 2009–20182400024
Flag of Brazil.svg João Paulo 2020–present2201124
12 Flag of Nigeria.svg Obafemi Martins 2013–20152300023
13 Flag of the United States.svg Alex Roldan 2018–present2002022
14 Flag of Peru.svg Raúl Ruidíaz 2018–20241300619
15 Flag of the United States.svg Lamar Neagle 2009, 2011, 2013–2015, 2017–20181700017
16 Flag of the United States.svg Will Bruin 2017–20221201215
17 Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Steve Zakuani 2009–20131400014
18 Flag of Guatemala.svg Marco Pappa 2014–20151100213
Flag of Brazil.svg Léo Chú 2021–20241201013
Flag of the United States.svg Nate Jaqua 2009–20111200113

Appearances

All statistics are correct as of July 31,2025.

Oldest

All statistics are correct as of May 5,2014.

Goalscorers

In a season

All statistics are correct as of October 5,2014.

In a single match

All statistics are correct as of March 25,2023.
  • Most goals in a single match:
4, Jordan Morris (vs. Sporting Kansas City: Children's Mercy Park; March 25, 2023) [7]

Hat-tricks

Blaise Nkufo, the first ever player to score a hat-trick for the Sounders Nkufo v Toronto2.jpg
Blaise Nkufo, the first ever player to score a hat-trick for the Sounders
All statistics are correct as of September 9,2024.
  • Sorted by number of goals:
4, Jordan Morris (vs. Sporting Kansas City: Children's Mercy Park; March 25, 2023) [7]
3, Blaise Nkufo (vs. Columbus Crew; Columbus Crew Stadium; September 18, 2010)
3, Lamar Neagle (vs. Columbus Crew; CenturyLink Field; August 27, 2011)
3, David Estrada (vs. Toronto FC: CenturyLink Field; March 17, 2012)
3, Fredy Montero (vs. Chivas USA: Home Depot Center; August 25, 2012)
3, Clint Dempsey (vs. Portland Timbers: Providence Park; April 5, 2014)
3, Clint Dempsey (vs. Orlando City SC: Camping World Stadium; August 7, 2016) [8]
3, Jordan Morris (vs. FC Dallas: CenturyLink Field; October 19, 2019, 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs)
3, Albert Rusnák (vs. Columbus Crew: Lower.com Field; September 7, 2024)

Assists

In a single match

All statistics are correct as of March 25,2023.
  • Most assists in a single match:
4, Léo Chú (vs. Sporting Kansas City: Children's Mercy Park; March 25, 2023) [7]

Goalkeepers

In a single match

All statistics are correct as of March 7,2023. [9]
  • Most saves in a single match:
11, Stefan Frei (vs. New York Red Bulls: Red Bull Arena; June 13, 2018)
  • Most shots faced in a single match:
11, Kasey Keller (vs. San Jose Earthquakes: Buck Shaw Stadium; August 2, 2009)
  • Most goals allowed in a single match:
5, Michael Gspurning (vs. Colorado Rapids: Dick's Sporting Goods Park; October 5, 2013)
5, Stefan Frei (vs. New England Revolution: Gillette Stadium; May 11, 2014)

Fastest

23 seconds, Clint Dempsey (vs. San Jose Earthquakes, March 14, 2015) [10]
45 seconds, Jordan Morris (vs. LAFC, April 28, 2019) [11]
1:28 minute, Cristian Roldan (vs. Colorado Rapids, October 3, 2021)
4 minutes, Blaise Nkufo (vs. Columbus Crew, September 18, 2010)
4 minutes, Lamar Neagle (vs. Columbus Crew, August 27, 2011)
4 minutes, Cristian Roldan (vs. Portland Timbers, May 27, 2017)
4 minutes, Jordan Morris (vs. San Jose Earthquakes, September 10, 2020)

International

All statistics are correct as of January 1,2023.

Award winners

Major League Soccer

MLS Best XI

The following players have been in the MLS Best XI while playing for the Seattle Sounders:

MLS Player of the Month

The following players have been MLS Player of the Month while playing for the Seattle Sounders:

MLS Goalkeeper of the Year

The following players have received the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award while playing for the Seattle Sounders:

MLS Defender of the Year

The following players have received the MLS Defender of the Year Award while playing for the Seattle Sounders:

MLS Comeback Player of the Year

The following players have received the MLS Comeback Player of the Year Award while playing for the Seattle Sounders:

MLS Newcomer of the Year

The following players have received the MLS Newcomer of the Year Award while playing for the Seattle Sounders:

MLS Rookie of the Year

The following players have been MLS Rookie of the Year while playing for the Seattle Sounders:

MLS Save of the Year

The following players have received the MLS Save of the Year Award while playing for the Seattle Sounders:

FutbolMLS.com Latino del Año

The following players have received the Latino del Año award while playing for the Seattle Sounders: [18]

CONCACAF

CCL Best Player Award
CCL Best Goalkeeper Award
CCL Best XI

Coaching records

All statistics are correct as of April 28,2014.

International competition (non MLS matches)

By opponent

As of August 16, 2021
ClubPldWDLGFGAGD
Flag of El Salvador.svg Isidro Metapán 211021+1
Flag of Honduras (2022-).svg Marathón 430195+4
Flag of Mexico.svg UANL 110030+3
Flag of Mexico.svg Monterrey 410347−3
Flag of Costa Rica.svg Saprissa 200214−3
Flag of Panama.svg San Francisco 210121+1
Flag of Guatemala.svg Comunicaciones 211063+3
Flag of Costa Rica.svg Herediano 2101220
Flag of Mexico.svg Santos Laguna 411249−5
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Caledonia AIA 220062+4
Flag of Mexico.svg UANL 210132+1
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver Whitecaps FC 211041+3
Flag of Honduras (2022-).svg Olimpia 422075+2
Flag of Mexico.svg América 201135−2
Flag of El Salvador.svg Santa Tecla 210152+3
Flag of Mexico.svg Guadalajara 210113−2
Total38177145952+7

Team records

Matches

All statistics are correct as of February 4,2023.

Record wins

All statistics are correct as of July 31,2025.

Seattle Sounders FC 7–0 Cruz Azul; Lumen Field; July 31, 2025 (Leagues Cup)
Seattle Sounders FC 7–1 San Jose Earthquakes; CenturyLink Field; September 10, 2020
Seattle Sounders FC 6–0 Chicago Fire; Starfire Sports Complex; August 13, 2014
Seattle Sounders FC 5–0 Motagua; Lumen Field; February 24, 2022

Record losses

All statistics are correct as of July 31,2025.

Seattle Sounders FC 1–6 Santos Laguna; CONCACAF Champions League; March 11, 2012
Seattle Sounders FC 0–5 New England Revolution; Gillette Stadium; May 11, 2014
Seattle Sounders FC 1–6 Santos Laguna; CONCACAF Champions League; March 11, 2012
Seattle Sounders FC 1–3 Atlético Madrid; June 19, 2025
Seattle Sounders FC 0–2 Paris Saint-Germain; June 23, 2025

References

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  2. "Sounders Trophy Case: Born in '74". Sounder at Heart. November 13, 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  3. Funes, Carlos (July 22, 2021). "Seattle Sounders make history with youthful lineup". SoundersFC.com. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  4. "Kasey Keller". Major League Soccer. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  5. "Obafemi Martins". Major League Soccer. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  6. Liljenwall, Ari (November 5, 2016). "Seattle Sounders rookie Jordan Morris defying convention in debut season". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 Evans, Jayda (March 26, 2023). "Jordan Morris scores four goals as Sounders earn first road win since July". The Seattle Times. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  8. Carnahan, J.C. (August 7, 2016). "Clint Dempsey's hat trick propels Sounders to 3–1 road win over Orlando City". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  9. "Seattle Sounders FC Individual High Games (1996–2023)". Major League Soccer. March 7, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  10. "Clint Dempsey: Fastest goal".
  11. "Steve Zakuani: Fastest goal". Archived from the original on June 12, 2010.
  12. "Tyrone Marshall: Fastest yellow card".
  13. "1998 FIFA World Cup France". Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  14. "Sweden-Paraguay Match Report". Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2010.
  15. Mondello, Joseph (December 3, 2022). "United States Men's National Team fall short in 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands in World Cup Round of 16". SoundersFC.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  16. "Seattle Sounders' Jordan Morris wins MLS Comeback Player of the Year award". MLSSoccer.com. October 22, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  17. Pentz, Matt (November 10, 2016). "Sounders forward Jordan Morris named MLS Rookie of the Year". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  18. "Seattle Sounders' Roman Torres wins FutbolMLS.com's 2016 Latino del Año". MLSsoccer.com. December 18, 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  19. 1 2 Smith, Lauren (May 5, 2022). "Sounders notes: Stefan Frei shines again in CONCACAF Champions League final". The News Tribune. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  20. "Lodeiro, Dinenno headline 2022 SCCL Best XI". CONCACAF. May 6, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  21. "Sigi Schmid".