By Vinod Ram 
Match Overview
- Date & Venue: June 23, 2025, at Lumen Field in Seattle (50,628 in attendance)
- Competition: Group B, FIFA Club World Cup
- Final Score: PSG 2–0 Seattle Sounders — PSG tops the group, advancing to the Round of 16; Sounders exit without a win (0‑3‑0 record)
Goals & Key Moments
- 35′ – PSG 1‑0: Vitinha’s shot from outside deflected off Kvaratskhelia and past Stefan Frei, breaking the deadlock.
- 66′ – PSG 2‑0: PSG counterattacks—Barcola cuts it back to Hakimi at the back post, who finishes cleanly.
Notable stats: PSG completely shut out Seattle, allowing zero shots on target and outshooting them 15 to 6. Seattle, despite managing six total shots, couldn’t find the frame.
Seattle’s Performance & Highlights
- Steady opening: Seattle pressed early, nearly taking the lead in the 19th minute—Paul Rothrock forced a Donnarumma error, but Ferreira missed the chance.
- Fan pride: Seattle supporters and local fans took pride in their team’s disciplined showing against the European champions. One Reddit fan remarked:
“it was a quality game from Seattle, great defense … we weren’t scrubs.”
- Return of Jordan Morris: Came on in the 87th minute after months out injured and earned applause, nearly creating a late opening.
Tactics & Takeaways
- Seattle’s defense held firm against dominant possession from PSG but lacked precision in finishing early chances.
- PSG’s clinical edge—opportunistic in front of goal and lethal on the counter—proved decisive.
- Legacy of respect: Though eliminated, Seattle’s players and fans showed resilience and growth, matching one of Europe’s biggest clubs competitively.
What’s Next?
- Seattle Sounders return to MLS action on Saturday, June 28, hosting Austin FC at Lumen Field.
- PSG will face the Group A runner-up in the Round of 16, scheduled for Sunday in Atlanta.
Watch the extended highlights for all the key moments and great saves—Frei especially shined early with multiple blocks.
Final Thoughts
A historic and hard-fought battle in Seattle: although the scoreboard favored PSG, the match highlighted Seattle’s growth on the world stage. Discipline, passion, and standout contributions—plus the return of Morris—give fans optimism as MLS play resumes.