The big transfer of Obed Vargas to Atlético Madrid was a watershed moment for the Sounders, whose academy continues to produce, and for Obed, who now plays for his longtime favorite team. And yet its true importance is not yet written.
The Sounders had chance after chance after chance in Game 3 of the first round, but despite all the heroism stretching back months, they couldn't get it done.
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.
