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Minnesota United Edges Out Seattle Sounders in Dramatic Playoff Shootout
4 Nov
Summary
- Minnesota United defeats Seattle Sounders 3-2 in playoff penalty shootout
- Scoreless match through regulation forces the game to be decided by penalties
- Minnesota secures home-field advantage for the first time since 2020 playoffs
On Monday, November 3, 2025, Minnesota United and the Seattle Sounders faced off in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. This highly anticipated Western Conference clash between the two rivals was a tightly contested affair.
Despite being the visiting team, the Sounders put up a strong fight, stifling Minnesota's attack and forcing the match to go to penalties after a scoreless 90 minutes. In the shootout, Minnesota United emerged victorious, winning 3-2 and taking a crucial 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series.
This result is a significant boost for Minnesota, who will now have home-field advantage for the first time since their run to the Western Conference Final in 2020, where they ultimately lost to the Sounders. Seattle, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly, as they look to avoid an early exit after making it to the conference final last year.
The stakes are high for both teams, as they battle to keep their MLS Cup dreams alive. Minnesota United will be looking to capitalize on their momentum, while the Sounders will be determined to mount a comeback and secure their place in the next round.
