The Seattle Sounders hosted the Colorado Rapids at Lumen Field on Wednesday night in their second and final regular season meeting for 2025. The game came after the Rapids defeated Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-0, moving up to 7th place in the Western Conference, while the Sounders stood in 4th place with a strong home record of 6-1-3 before this match[1][2].
Seattle earned a 1-0 victory over Colorado, with a goal scored by Obed Vargas[6]. Both teams used a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Andrew Thomas starting in goal for Seattle due to Stefan Frei’s head injury[7][3]. The Rapids’ lineup featured their leading contributors Rafael Navarro and Djordje Mihailovic, with Mihailovic coming off a performance where he notched three assists in their previous outing[1][5].
The fixture was notable for several storylines: it was 90s Night at Lumen Field, part of the club’s Throwback Week, including the release of a special third kit[2]. Sounders forward Jordan Morris, returning to the starting lineup, and Jesús Ferreira, who has been in strong form since Seattle’s return from the FIFA Club World Cup, were key storylines for the home side[2].
Colorado entered the match with positive momentum, but Seattle leveraged their home advantage and defensive discipline, capitalizing on their opportunities to secure another win at home. The Rapids had historically struggled at Lumen Field, and repeated that trend in this latest encounter[3].
References
- [1] Preview | Rapids hit the road for matchup with Seattle Sounders FC at Lumen Field
- [2] SEAvCOL 101 Preview: All you need to know when the Sounders host the Colorado Rapids, pres. by Ticketmaster
- [3] Colorado Rapids Seattle Sounders Questions With Jeremiah Oshan, Sounder At Heart
- [5] Colorado Rapids play the Seattle Sounders after shutout victory
- [6] GOL Obed Vargas | Seattle Sounders 1-0 Colorado Rapids – YouTube
- [7] Seattle Sounders FC vs. Colorado Rapids – July 16, 2025 | FOX Sports