On Apr 3rd, Minnesota United hosts Seattle Sounders at Allianz Field in a clash of these two mismatched Major League Soccer teams. 3rd placed Minnesota United is fresh off their 1-0 shutout win against San Jose Earthquakes. Luis Amarilla struck first for Minnesota United in the 32nd minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, San Jose Earthquakes was frustrated by Minnesota United’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Minnesota United ended the match with the shutout victory. Minnesota United is looking for direction having 2 win and 0 losses in their last 10 matches, while seattle Sounders is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Austin. Will Bruin struck first for Seattle Sounders in the 43rd minute, then Diego Fagúndez tied it up for Austin in the 70th minute earning Austin a comeback draw. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out. Last season Seattle Sounders won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Seattle Sounders is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Arreaga Bermello and Montero Munoz each only have 1 goal in their last five. Minnesota United’s most prolific scorer has been Luis Amarilla. The attacker has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches.