Saturday , 14 November 2026

Seattle Sounders FC vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2021
Seattle Sounders FC
4 – 0
Full Time
Minnesota United FC
Sat 17 Apr 2021 · 01:30 UTC Lumen Field HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'
Y 32' Emanuel Reynoso
Xavier Arreaga 44' Y
Joao Paulo 54' Y
Y 76' Chase Gasper
Cristian Roldan 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Seattle Sounders FC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at Lumen Field.

Match Details

  • Referee Jeremy Hanson
  • Referee Joe Dickerson
  • Referee Timothy Ford
  • Referee Jon Freemon
  • Referee Mike Rottersman

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 34 77
2 Internacional CF Miami 34 60
3 New England Revolution 34 58
4 Chicago Fire FC 34 55
5 Charlotte FC 34 54
6 Philadelphia Union 34 50
7 Columbus Crew SC 34 47
8 FC Cincinnati 34 46
9 Orlando City SC 34 46
10 New York City FC 34 42
11 New York Red Bulls 34 42
12 Toronto FC 34 39
13 Atlanta United FC 34 33
14 D.C. United SC 34 33
15 Montreal Impact FC 34 26
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 34 64
17 FC Dallas 34 58
18 St. Louis City 34 54
19 San Jose Earthquakes 34 52
20 Houston Dynamo 34 51
21 Los Angeles FC 34 47
22 Portland Timbers 34 46
23 Seattle Sounders FC 34 46
24 Real Salt Lake 34 45
25 Minnesota United FC 34 44
26 Los Angeles Galaxy 34 44
27 Colorado Rapids SC 34 43
28 San Diego FC 34 38
29 Austin FC 34 34
30 Sporting Kansas City 34 26

Head-to-Head

12
3
3
Seattle Sounders FC 18 games · Avg 2.7 goals Minnesota United FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-04-17 Seattle Sounders FC 4–0 Minnesota United FC 2020-12-08 Seattle Sounders FC 3–2 Minnesota United FC 2019-10-06 Seattle Sounders FC 1–0 Minnesota United FC 2019-05-05 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Seattle Sounders FC 2018-08-05 Minnesota United FC 1–2 Seattle Sounders FC

Recent Form

Seattle Sounders FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Apr Minnesota United FC H 4–0 W
13 Dec Columbus Crew SC A 0–3 L
08 Dec Minnesota United FC H 3–2 W
02 Dec FC Dallas H 1–0 W
25 Nov Los Angeles FC H 3–1 W
08 Nov San Jose Earthquakes H 4–1 W
Minnesota United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Apr Seattle Sounders FC A 0–4 L
08 Dec Seattle Sounders FC A 2–3 L
04 Dec Sporting Kansas City A 3–0 W
23 Nov Colorado Rapids SC H 3–0 W
08 Nov FC Dallas H 3–0 W
05 Nov Chicago Fire FC H 2–2 D

Season Stats

Seattle Sounders FC Minnesota United FC
#23 Position #25
46 Points 44
34 Played 34
12 / 10 / 12 W / D / L 11 / 11 / 12
44 Scored 56
46 Conceded 58
-2 GD -2
1.35 PPG 1.29
35% Win % 32%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
24% Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season
21% Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season

Seattle Sounders FC are 23rd (46 pts). Minnesota United FC are 25th (44 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
5/5
16-30
5/7
31-45
4/7
46-60
8/6
61-75
4/5
76+
13/14
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Minnesota United FC
0-15
4/9
16-30
5/10
31-45
7/5
46-60
8/5
61-75
9/5
76+
11/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Seattle Sounders FC
Dejan Joveljic 13 G 1 A
Paul Rothrock 5 G 1 A
Minnesota United FC
Kelvin Yeboah 18 G 4 A
Anthony Markanich 9 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Lumen Field. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Seattle Sounders FC in their trying to find a way past Minnesota United FC's compact .
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 20' It looks surprising Seattle Sounders FC does not make any changes. Jukka Raitala has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 32' A moment of madness from Emanuel Reynoso on 32 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Minnesota United FC will be frustrated.
  • 37' Minnesota United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 42' The 29-year-old Nouhou Tolo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 44' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Xavier Arreaga on 44 minutes.
  • 49' What a moment for Joao Paulo! That strike on 49 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 54' The referee calls foul for Joao Paulo. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 59' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 64' USA international Brent Kallman has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 65' Ramon Abila is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ethan Finlay at the 65 minute mark.
  • 70' Raul Ruidiaz has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 70 minutes.
  • 71' The Seattle Sounders FC bench stirs into life. Will Bruin is withdrawn and Fredy Montero gets his opportunity.
  • 73' Raul Ruidiaz does the damage! The net is bulging and Seattle Sounders FC surge ahead!
  • 76' Chase Gasper is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
  • 77' Fresh legs for Seattle Sounders FC! Kelyn Rowe comes on to replace Joao Paulo.
  • 79' Minnesota United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Osvaldo Alonso is hanging Jan Gregus on the field on 79 minute.
  • 81' Minnesota United FC make a change. Hassani Dotson trudges off to be replaced by Justin McMaster on 81 minutes.
  • 82' Brad Smith makes way for Ethan Dobbelaere at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Seattle Sounders FC.
  • 86' A stunning finish from Fredy Montero — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Seattle Sounders FC. Cristian Roldan will be fuming at that decision.
  • The final score is 4-0.

Lineups

Seattle Sounders FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Schmetzer

Minnesota United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Adrian Heath

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Raul Ruidiaz 6
Will Bruin 3
Jordan Morris 3
Joao Paulo 3
Robin Lod 3
Tani Oluwaseyi 2
Albert Rusnak 2
Gustav Svensson 2

Head to Head

2021-04-17 Seattle Sounders FC 4–0 Minnesota United FC 2020-12-08 Seattle Sounders FC 3–2 Minnesota United FC 2019-10-06 Seattle Sounders FC 1–0 Minnesota United FC 2019-05-05 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Seattle Sounders FC 2018-08-05 Minnesota United FC 1–2 Seattle Sounders FC

Seattle Sounders FC Form

2021-04-17 Seattle Sounders FC 4–0 Minnesota United FC W 2020-12-13 Columbus Crew SC 3–0 Seattle Sounders FC L 2020-12-08 Seattle Sounders FC 3–2 Minnesota United FC W 2020-12-02 Seattle Sounders FC 1–0 FC Dallas W 2020-11-25 Seattle Sounders FC 3–1 Los Angeles FC W 2020-11-08 Seattle Sounders FC 4–1 San Jose Earthquakes W

Minnesota United FC Form

2021-04-17 Seattle Sounders FC 4–0 Minnesota United FC L 2020-12-08 Seattle Sounders FC 3–2 Minnesota United FC L 2020-12-04 Sporting Kansas City 0–3 Minnesota United FC W 2020-11-23 Minnesota United FC 3–0 Colorado Rapids SC W 2020-11-08 Minnesota United FC 3–0 FC Dallas W 2020-11-05 Minnesota United FC 2–2 Chicago Fire FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.12 Seattle Sounders FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 63% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Seattle Sounders FC59% Draw22% Minnesota United FC19%
Actual: Seattle Sounders FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Seattle Sounders FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
41%
Seattle Sounders FC or Minnesota United FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Seattle Sounders FC42% Draw41% Minnesota United FC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–0 not predicted
4 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.3%
1 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
5.2%
3 – 2
3.9%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Seattle Sounders FC

Handicap Seattle Sounders FC covers Push Minnesota United FC covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 18% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 22% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✗
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.