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Seattle Sounders FC Defeat Minnesota United FC 3-2 in Stefan Frei's 400th Career Start
Match Recap
On August 24, 2024, the Seattle Sounders FC defeated Minnesota United FC 3-2 at Lumen Field.
Stefan Frei made his 400th career start in goal for the Sounders, and Albert Rusnák scored the winning goal in the 75th minute.
The Sounders took an early lead when Raúl Ruidíaz scored in the 10th minute. Minnesota United equalized in the 25th minute through Franco Fragapane, and the two teams went into halftime tied 1-1.
The Sounders regained the lead in the 60th minute when Jordan Morris scored. Minnesota United equalized again in the 70th minute through Mender García, but Rusnák's goal five minutes later proved to be the winner.
Expert Analysis
The Sounders' victory was their third in a row, and it moved them into second place in the Western Conference standings.
Minnesota United's loss was their second in a row, and it dropped them to seventh place in the Western Conference standings.
The Sounders were the better team for most of the match, and they deserved to win.
Key Stats
- The Sounders had more possession (57% to 43%)
- The Sounders had more shots (16 to 12)
- The Sounders had more shots on target (7 to 5)
- Stefan Frei made four saves
- Dayne St. Clair made three saves