Who won the MLS playoff match between Minnesota United and Seattle Sounders?

Minnesota United won the penalty shootout 3-2 against the Seattle Sounders.

What was the score at the end of regulation in the Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders playoff match?

The match was scoreless through 90 minutes, forcing it to be decided by a penalty shootout.

When and where will the next Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders playoff match take place?

The next match in this best-of-three series will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on a future date.

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Minnesota United Edges Out Seattle Sounders in Dramatic Playoff Shootout

4 Nov, 2025

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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

Minnesota United Edges Out Seattle Sounders in Dramatic Playoff Shootout

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.