Overview
- The series is tied 1-1 after Minnesota won Game 1 on penalties following a 0-0 draw and Seattle took Game 2, 4-2, at Lumen Field.
- Obed Vargas scored a brace in the second match, with Jordan Morris and Danny Musovski also finding the net for the Sounders.
- The winner advances to face San Diego FC or the Portland Timbers, with a trip to San Diego if the top seed moves on or a home date if Portland advances.
- Seattle lists Paul Arriola and Pedro de la Vega out with knee injuries, while Minnesota reports no injuries.
- Preview analysis highlights Minnesota’s pressing and Nectarios Triantis’ midfield impact against Obed Vargas and Cristian Roldan, with Seattle seeking attacking overloads while guarding against counters.