3 – 1
“Jordan Morris opens the scoring for Seattle, finishing off a move assisted by Albert Rusnak after sustained early pressure including two corners.”
Pivotal“Hassani Dotson doubles Seattle's lead from a corner situation after Danny Musovski had a shot saved moments earlier.”
Pivotal“Anthony Markanich pulls one back for Minnesota after a string of attempts from himself and Alex Roldan, assisted by substitute Bongokuhle Hlongwane.”
“Paul Arriola restores Seattle's two-goal cushion late on, capitalizing off a corner after Sebastian Gomez had earlier tested the keeper.”
Pivotal
Seattle Sounders
Minnesota United
Outstanding performance
Seattle Sounders•MidfielderSeattle Sounders took control early through Jordan Morris and doubled their lead via Hassani Dotson before halftime, building a platform they never relinquished. Minnesota United, who edged dangerous attacks 59-48 and won more corners, struggled to convert that territorial pressure into clean chances, managing just 2 shots on target from 14 attempts. Anthony Markanich's second-half strike briefly threatened a comeback, but Paul Arriola's late finish in the 83rd minute restored Seattle's two-goal cushion and sealed the win. The result keeps Seattle's momentum rolling on home soil, while Minnesota's wasteful finishing despite territorial dominance will be a concern heading into their remaining fixtures.
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Snyder Brunell is on, and Jordan Morris is off.
Aziel Jackson's right-footed shot is blocked.
Stuart HawkinsYellow CardYellow card issued to Stuart Hawkins.
Aziel Jackson comes on for Tomas Chancalay.
Maurice Malone is on, and Kelvin Yeboah is off.
Kalani Kossa Rienzi is on, and Nouhou Tolo is off.
Yeimar Pastor Gomez Andrade comes on for Albert Rusnak.
Paul ArriolaShot by Paul Arriola with his right foot results in a goal.
assist: Albert Rusnák
Goal! Paul Arriola scores, making it 3-1.
Corner awarded.
Mauricio Gonzalez comes on for Marcus Caldeira.
Sebastian Gomez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Jordan Morris attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
First half ends with a score of 2-0.
Offside.
Hassani DotsonYellow CardHassani Dotson receives a yellow card.
Cristian Roldan takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
Jefferson Diaz takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Sebastian Gomez comes on for Caden Clark.
Paul Arriola replaces Danny Musovski.
Albert Rusnak takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Owen GeneYellow CardOwen Gene receives a yellow card.
Shot from Anthony Markanich with his left foot results in a goal.
assist: Bongokuhle Hlongwane
Goal! Anthony Markanich scores to make it 2-1, assisted by Bongokuhle Hlongwane.
Alex Roldan takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Shot by Anthony Markanich with his left foot is blocked.
Anthony Markanich takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Tomas Chancalay takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Bongokuhle Hlongwane replaces Kyle Duncan.
Anthony Markanich takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Marcus Caldeira takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Kelvin Yeboah takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Anthony Markanich's header is blocked.
Marcus Caldeira takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Hassani DotsonShot by Hassani Dotson with his left foot results in a goal.
Jordan Morris takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Goal! Hassani Dotson scores to make it 2-0.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Danny Musovski takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Danny Musovski takes a shot with his head, but it's blocked.
Yellow card issued to Jefferson Diaz.
Corner awarded.
Albert Rusnak takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Jordan MorrisJordan Morris takes a right-footed shot and scores.
assist: Albert Rusnák
Goal! Jordan Morris scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Albert Rusnak.
Kelvin Yeboah takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Wil Trapp takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is N. Bensalah.
Seattle finally snapped a long winless run with a win over Real Salt Lake and now welcome a Minnesota side stuck in a four-game skid. With Lumen Field's dominant history over the Loons and both clubs eyeing a playoff push, this one carries real late-season stakes.
