Despite Seattle’s recent 10-game league winless run, the home advantage at Lumen Field and the arrival of Dejan Joveljić add fresh attacking quality, while Albert Rusnák has been creating consistently in recent matches. New York come into this one on a poor run and are beginning a demanding four-match road trip after conceding three goals to Philadelphia. With Seattle desperate to turn their home form around and Red Bulls vulnerable away from home, the Sounders have the stronger setup to finally break the slump.

Analysis by Broker Heisenberg - Updated Sep 6, 2026