Who scored the goals for the Seattle Sounders?

Obed Vargas scored two goals, while Jordan Morris and Danny Musovski each added one goal for the Sounders.

How did Minnesota United respond in the game?

Rookie Nectarios Triantis and veteran Robin Lod scored four minutes apart in the first half to pull Minnesota United within 3-2 at halftime.

What is the significance of this game for the MLS Cup playoffs?

The win by the Seattle Sounders forces a decisive third game in the best-of-three first-round series, which will be played this Saturday in Minnesota.

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Sounders Stun Minnesota United in Thrilling MLS Cup Playoff Clash

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Summary

Obed Vargas scores twice to lead Sounders to 4-2 win
Jordan Morris, Danny Musovski also net goals for Seattle
Minnesota United rallies late but falls short in first-round series

Sounders Stun Minnesota United in Thrilling MLS Cup Playoff Clash

On November 4, 2025, the Seattle Sounders hosted Minnesota United in a crucial MLS Cup playoff matchup. The Sounders, seeded fifth, were looking to bounce back after losing the opening game of the best-of-three series on penalty kicks.

It was the fifth-seeded Sounders who struck first, as Obed Vargas scored an unassisted goal in the 8th minute to give the home team an early lead. Jordan Morris then doubled the advantage in the 21st minute, with assists from Jesús Ferreira and Cristian Roldán.

The Sounders continued to dominate, with Danny Musovski making it 3-0 in the 41st minute. Ferreira and Roldán once again provided the assists, with Ferreira recording his first postseason helpers and Roldán earning his first-ever playoff assist.