Seattle Sounders vs. Charlotte Preview and Betting Odds

This weekend marks the start of the MLS in the United States, with extreme cold in some cities, though that won’t be the case in Seattle, allowing Sounders and Charlotte FC to showcase all their strengths.

Seattle had a strong 2024 season, making it to the conference final, where they lost 1-0 to Los Angeles Galaxy.

Meanwhile, Charlotte pulled off one of the surprises in their conference by reaching the playoffs but fell in the first round to Orlando City.

Seattle Sounders vs. Charlotte FC Betting Odds and Info

Por que apostar no Seattle Sounders?

Seattle Sounders is aiming for its third MLS title. After winning championships in 2016 and 2019, they came close again last year, reaching the Western Conference final, where they lost 1-0 in Los Angeles against the Galaxy, who scored in the 85th minute through Dejan Joveljic. The Galaxy went on to become league champions.

For the 2025 season, Seattle brought two strong attacking reinforcements from FC Dallas: Jesús Ferreira and Paul Arriola. While they didn’t have their best season last year, both have proven to be great goal-scorers. On the defensive end, they signed 35-year-old South Korean Kee-hee Kim from Ulsan HD, who previously played for the Sounders in 2018 and 2019 with great performances.

Additionally, Slovakian midfielder Albert Rusnák will remain with the team, setting up a strong offensive lineup alongside the two new strikers and Jordan Morris, who scored 14 goals last season.

Among the departures, notable exits include Josh Atencio, Léo Chú, and club legend Raúl Ruidíaz. The Peruvian 34-year-old forward arrived in 2018 and became the club’s all-time leading scorer with 86 goals.

Seattle played four preseason matches, winning the first two against Puskás from Hungary (2-0) and Aalborg from Denmark (5-3), then drawing with Swedish teams Norrköping (3-3) and Hammarby (2-2).

After the two Los Angeles teams, they are considered one of the top favorites to win their conference.

Por que apostar no Charlotte FC?

Charlotte FC surprised many last year by reaching the playoffs for the second consecutive time. However, they were eliminated in the first round, and their goal this year is to advance further.

In their best-of-three series against Orlando City, they lost the first match 2-0, drew the second 0-0 but won 3-1 on penalties, and tied the third game 1-1 before losing 4-1 in the penalty shootout.

To strengthen their squad, Charlotte made a high-profile signing: Wilfried Zaha, the 32-year-old forward, arrives on loan from Galatasaray and brings a strong resume, having played for Manchester United, Crystal Palace, and Olympique Lyon, in addition to the Turkish club, alongside Zaha, they also signed midfielder Eryk Williamson from the Portland Timbers.

However, they suffered a couple of key departures, including Júnior Urso and, most notably, Karol Świderski, who was the team’s star and had returned last year from a loan, now he has been transferred to Panathinaikos in Greece.

Charlotte had a long preseason, winning three matches, drawing two, and losing two.

Análise Final das Apostas: Seattle Sounders vs. Charlotte FC

This will be the first official match for both teams, and it will be interesting to see how the new signings have adapted.

We are giving a vote of confidence to Seattle Sounders, as they are one of the favorites to win their division.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Seattle Sounders, with their Moneyline set at 1.74, while Charlotte FC stands at 2.78, and a draw at 3.96.

These teams have only faced each other twice in history. The first meeting was on May 29, 2022, in Seattle, where the Sounders won 2-1 with goals from Morris and Ruidíaz. Their most recent encounter was on June 10, in Charlotte, ending in a 3-3 draw.

Go for a win for the Sounders in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 1.74, you will gain $74 for a total payout of $174.

Seattle Sounders vs. Charlotte FC Betting Pick: Sirenes