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.
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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.
On a vibrant night at Lumen Field, the Seattle Sounders FC won a crucial 4-2 victory over Minnesota United FC in the second round of the MLS West Conference playoffs series. With this result, the series is tied 1-1 and will be defined in a third match at Allianz Field. Game Summary The match began with intensity from the first minute. Seattle, forced to win to stay alive in the series, came out with everything and found reward quickly: Minute 8:…
Obed Vargas gives life to Seattle Sounders with doublet against Minnesota in the MLS Playoffs The Mexican scored at the beginning and end of the game to force the third game in the MLS playoffs series aspindola Mar, 04/11/2025 - 07:13 Obed Vargas scored at the beginning of the first time and at the end of the second to help the Seattle Sounders beat Minnesota United 4-2 on Monday night, forcing a decisive match in the series to the best of three…
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