Overview
- Seattle leveled the first-round series 1-1 as Obed Vargas scored in the 8th and 86th minutes to secure a 4-2 Game 2 victory at Lumen Field.
- The Sounders raced to a 3-0 lead with goals from Jordan Morris and Danny Musovski, both set up by Jesús Ferreira and Cristian Roldán.
- Minnesota pulled two goals back in first-half stoppage time through Nectarios Triantis and Robin Lod to make it 3-2 at the break before Seattle closed it out late.
- Game 3 will be played Saturday at Allianz Field, with the winner advancing to face the San Diego–Portland series winner in the Western Conference Semifinals.
- Minnesota goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair was recognized as MLS Goalkeeper of the Year earlier in the week, and Seattle listed Paul Arriola and Pedro de la Vega out with knee injuries for Game 2.