US EditionObed Vargas Scores Twice as Sounders Beat Minnesota United 4-2 to Extend Series
Seattle Sounders built a strong early lead with three first-half goals and secured their 4-2 victory with a late goal by Obed Vargas, exploiting Minnesota's defensive weaknesses.
- On Monday at Lumen Field, the Seattle Sounders beat Minnesota United 4-2, with Obed Vargas scoring early and late to force a decisive Game 3 Saturday at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United's slow start Monday allowed Seattle Sounders to seize control and build a 3-0 lead within the opening 41 minutes.
- Nearly 41 minutes into the match, Seattle Sounders led 3-2 after three first-half goals, with Jordan Morris and Danny Musovski scoring on assists from Jesús Ferreira and Cristian Roldán.
- Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Monday, made stops but conceded key strikes, while the Lumen Field crowd of 30,085 booed each touch and Stefan Frei recorded two saves.
- A make-or-break Game 3 will be Saturday at Allianz Field, with Brian Schmetzer crediting substitutes Paul Rothrock and Danny Leyva for impact, while Alex Roldán is expected to be available Saturday.
22 Articles
22 Articles
Associated Press News
Obed Vargas scores twice as Sounders beat Minnesota United 4-2 to extend series
Obed Vargas scored early in the first half and late in the second to help the Seattle Sounders beat Minnesota United 4-2, forcing a deciding match in the best-of-three first-round series for the MLS Cup.
Pioneer Press
Loons’ slow start ends in Game 2 loss in Seattle
Minnesota United’s slow start Monday cost them Game 2 of the MLS Cup Playoff series. The Sounders rode three first-half goals and an insurance goal late in the second half to produce a 4-2 in at Limen Field in Seattle. A make-or-break Game 3 will be Saturday afternoon at Allianz Field. The Sounders dominated possession early and staked a 3-0 lead through the opening 41 minutes. Obed Vargas scored off a corner kick in the seventh minute. Goalkeep…
The spokesman-Review
The Seattle TimesSounders explode early, beat Minnesota to force decisive Game 3 of playoff series
SEATTLE – It’s rare for an entire crowd to be upset seconds into a match.
![Prost International [PINT]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgroundnews.b-cdn.net%2Fassets%2FletterIcons%2Fsquare%2FAA00FF%2FP.png%3Fwidth%3D24&w=64&q=75){kind=small}
Sounders 4-2 over Minnesota United to force game three
Seattle Sounders FC 4 Minnesota United FC 2 November 3, 2025 Lumen Field – Seattle, WA MLS – Western Conference Playoffs – Round 1 Game 2 After a goalless draw and penalty shootout win by Minnesota United in game one, game two of round one of the MLS Cup Playoffs moved to Lumen Field in Seattle on Monday night. A Seattle win will force a game three on Saturday. A Minnesota win sends them through to the next round and ends a very long 2025 season…
Seattle Sounders Edge Minnesota as St. Clair Struggles in Game 2
Dayne St. Clair, named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, faced a challenging performance in Game 2 as Minnesota United fell 4-2 to the Seattle Sounders, forcing a decisive Game 3 in their playoff series. St. Clair conceded three first-half goals, placing Minnesota in a deep hole, but the team managed to score two late goals before halftime. Seattle regained control and extended their lead in the second half, ultimately sealing the victory. With the se…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
![Prost International [PINT]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgroundnews.b-cdn.net%2Fassets%2FletterIcons%2Fsquare%2FAA00FF%2FP.png%3Fwidth%3D60&w=128&q=75)
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
