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Minnesota United Edges Out Seattle Sounders in Dramatic Playoff Shootout
4 Nov, 2025
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.



