SEAvMIN 101 Preview: Key information for Sounders vs. Minnesota United

The Seattle Sounders are gearing up to take on Minnesota United in the second match of their Best-of-Three First Round series in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Here’s the scoop to get you up to speed:

The game kicks off at 7:45 p.m. PT at Lumen Field. If you can’t make it in person, you can catch the action on FS1, FOX Deportes, TSN/RDS, or watch it on Apple TV+ & MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. And don’t forget to tune in on iHeart App, SiriusXM FC 157, or El Rey 1360AM if you prefer to listen.

In the MLS Cup Playoffs, every First Round game must have a winner with no ties or aggregate scoring. If the match is all square at the end of regulation time, it’s straight to penalty kicks to determine a victor. The team that secures two wins first moves on to the Conference Semifinals.

The first leg between the Sounders and Loons ended in a draw, with Minnesota claiming the win in a penalty shootout. Now, Seattle needs a win to stay in the game. If Minnesota emerges victorious, they will advance to the Conference Semifinals.

Seattle will be leaning on their strong home record to force a decisive Game Three. They only suffered one loss at Lumen Field during the regular season, but curiously, it was at the hands of Minnesota. So, Monday’s match is bound to be a thrilling showdown.

In their last outing, the Sounders were unable to find the net for the first time in their last ten matches, a rare occurrence for the dominant team. Nonetheless, they have an impressive track record in the MLS Cup Playoffs, tied with the LA Galaxy for the most playoff wins since 2009.

With veteran players like goalkeeper Stefan Frei and midfielder Cristian Roldan leading the charge, the Sounders are hoping to draw on their experience to turn the tide in their favor and keep their playoff hopes alive. Don’t miss the excitement as these two teams battle it out for a spot in the next round of the playoffs.