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.

However, Minnesota United refused to go down without a fight. In the final minutes of the first half, rookie Nectarios Triantis and veteran Robin Lod scored four minutes apart to pull the visitors within 3-2 at the break.

The second half was a tense affair, but Vargas ultimately sealed the victory for the Sounders, scoring his second goal of the night in the 86th minute. Substitutes Paul Rothrock and Danny Leyva provided the assists.

The win forces a decisive third game in the series, which will take place this Saturday in Minnesota. The Sounders will be looking to advance to the next round of the MLS Cup playoffs, while Minnesota United aims to bounce back and secure their spot in the next stage.