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Pereyra’s Strike and St. Clair’s Shutout Hand Minnesota United a Season Sweep of Seattle

Snapping Seattle’s unbeaten run, the win pushes Minnesota United into second place in the Western Conference ahead of next weekend’s trip to Real Salt Lake.

Overview

  • Joaquín Pereyra’s 73rd-minute goal and Dayne St. Clair’s four saves secured a 1-0 victory at Allianz Field, completing Minnesota’s season sweep of the Sounders.
  • The result ended Seattle’s unbeaten run, which various sources reported as spanning seven to ten matches.
  • Seattle controlled 65% possession and generated a higher expected-goals total (1.27 to 0.56) but failed to convert any of their quality chances.
  • Minnesota’s compact defensive setup and set-piece proficiency—especially throw-in routines—proved decisive in breaking down Seattle’s attack.
  • The result moves Minnesota into second place in the Western Conference, with a trip to Real Salt Lake next weekend, as Seattle refocuses on a Leagues Cup quarterfinal and upcoming MLS fixtures.