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Sounders Score Early, Deal MNUFC 5th Straight Loss
The Sounders extended their unbeaten run to seven as Brian Schmetzer reached 150 MLS wins and Seattle moved back into the Western Conference playoff picture.
On Saturday, the Seattle Sounders defeated Minnesota United 3-1, extending their unbeaten streak to seven matches and earning head coach Brian Schmetzer his 150th MLS victory.
Jordan Morris opened the scoring in the 16th minute, and Hassani Dotson added a second goal in the 35th minute against his former club after seven years in Minnesota.
Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich scored in the 57th minute on a 12-yard volley, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Substitute Paul Arriola restored Seattle's two-goal lead in the 83rd minute.
Defender Jackson Ragen cleared a potential goal off the line in the 89th minute after Minnesota's Maurice Malone nearly scored. Seattle improved to 6-4-3 at home this season.
Seattle hosts Sporting Kansas City on Thursday, continuing their playoff push. Minnesota United finished September 0-5-0 and prepares to host Houston Dynamo on October 10.