MLS Match Preview: Minnesota United FC (12-6-8) vs. Seattle Sounders FC (11-6-8)

Venue: Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Kickoff: 7:30 PM CT / 5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV+), FS1, FOX Deportes
Radio: 93.3 KJR FM (English), El Rey 1360AM (Spanish)

Match Context

This is a pivotal six-pointer in the Western Conference playoff race. Minnesota United FC sits third with 44 points, while Seattle Sounders FC trails by just three points in fourth place with a game in hand. The Loons won the reverse fixture 3–2 at Lumen Field in June, marking their first-ever road win over Seattle.

Seattle enters on a 10-match unbeaten run across all competitions (7-0-3), including a dominant 4–0 win over LA Galaxy last weekend. Minnesota, meanwhile, is looking to rebound from a 2–1 home loss to Colorado and snap a two-match losing streak.

Key Players to Watch

Minnesota United FC

Tani Oluwaseyi – 10 goals, 8 assists; Canadian striker drawing European interest

Robin Lod – Veteran midfielder with 6 goals and 5 assists; scored in the reverse fixture

Dayne St. Clair – Canadian international goalkeeper with 7 clean sheets

Seattle Sounders FC

Danny Musovski – 10 goals; scored twice vs. LA Galaxy and leads team in scoring

Albert Rusnák – 10 goals; versatile attacker with elite movement

Snyder Brunell – Homegrown midfielder who scored on debut last week

Head-to-Head Snapshot

Date	Result	Location
Jun 1, 2025	Minnesota 3–2 Seattle	Seattle
Aug 20, 2024	Seattle 2–0 Minnesota	Seattle
Apr 15, 2024	Minnesota 1–1 Seattle	Minnesota
Jul 29, 2023	Seattle 1–0 Minnesota	Seattle

Seattle leads the all-time series 12–2–2

Minnesota has never beaten Seattle at home in regular-season play

Tactical Breakdown

Minnesota plays a 4-2-3-1 with Oluwaseyi as the focal point and Lod drifting between lines.

Seattle uses a fluid 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2, pressing high and attacking through Musovski and Rusnák.

Expect Seattle to dominate possession and test Minnesota’s back line with vertical runs and wide overloads.