Minnesota United Shows Limitations in Seattle

There are nights when everything seems to conspire against a team. That’s exactly what happened to Minnesota United on their visit to Seattle, where they faced the Sounders and came out defeated 2-0. The match began with a dramatic incident in the opening seconds, as a collision between Devin Padelford and Alex Roldan resulted in injuries that affected the course of the game.

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For the Loons, the lack of depth in the squad proved to be a difficult obstacle to overcome from the outset. With tactical adjustments forced by injuries, the Minnesota team never managed to find their rhythm. Sang Bin Jeong had to quickly adapt to a new position, while the planned attacking duo with Bongokuhle Hlongwane failed to click as expected.

The first half saw sporadic moments of promise, notably with Franco Fragapane showcasing individual skill that offered a glimmer of hope. At the 28th minute, the Sounders’ quality shone through as Albert Rusnák delivered a perfect cross for Jordan Morris to head home.

In the second half, the situation didn’t improve for the visitors. Despite brief moments of improvement, particularly in the early minutes after halftime, chances created by Caden Clark and Bongokuhle Hlongwane were not enough to change the scoreline. Attempts to combine between Fragapane and Robin Lod also faltered. In the 57th minute, Paul Rothrock extended the Sounders’ lead, capitalizing on a precise cross from Léo Chú.