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Sounders force game 3 with win over Minnesota United

3 weeks ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris, right, celebrates his goal with forward Jesús Ferreira, left, during the first half of Game 2 in the first round of MLS soccer's Western Conference playoffs against Minnesota United, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Photo: Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — 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.

Vargas got the scoring started with an unassisted goal in the 8th minute after the fifth-seeded Sounders played No. 4 seed Minnesota United to a scoreless draw in the opener before losing 3-2 on penalty kicks.

The rubber match is Saturday in Minnesota.

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