The Sounders trailed the Whitecaps in possession, shots, and touches in the opposing half in the first leg - but it didn't matter. The Rave Green took the scoring chances that were given to them and turned them into a roaring victory.
It was an odd journey, especially in the first half, but three points and a clean sheet is three points and a clean sheet. Oh, and Paul Rothrock is still Paulie Primetime.
Taking care of business. That's what the Sounders did on Monday night in Lumen Field, as they caught the Loons off-guard and forced Game 3 to decide who advances and who goes home.
The Seattle Sounders have struggled against Minnesota United FC during the 2025 season, but it's a whole new ballgame as the two teams are set to begin the postseason as Monday kicks off a three-game set.
The all-too-familiar film that has taken up far too many games in past years did not come to pass. It was by a hair, but the Sounders held on to make Paul Rothrock's fourth minute go-ahead into the game-winner.
