Photo Gallery: MNUFC vs Seattle (MLS Cup)
In a heated and physical match, the Loons came out victorious over Seattle in penalty kicks following a 0-0 regular-time result on Monday night.
Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) makes a breakaway with Seattle Sounders midfielder Albert Rusnák (11) in tow at the Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders MLS Cup playoff match on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Seattle Sounders midfielder Albert Rusnák (11) pushes Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) in the box without a call from referee Alexis Da Silva at the Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders MLS Cup playoff match on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Referee Alexis Da Silva issues a yellow card to Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) as his teammate Michael Boxall (15) looks on during game one of the first round playoff match between Minnesota United and the Seattle Sounders at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Monday, October 27, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota United midfielder Joaquín Pereyra (26) tries to get at the ball through Seattle Sounders midfielder Paul Rothrock (14) at the Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders MLS Cup playoff match on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Fans react to referee Alexis Da Silva issuing a yellow card to Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) during game one of the first round playoff match against the Seattle Sounders at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Monday, October 27, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota United defender Jefferson Diaz (28) tries to control the ball while being pulled by Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas (18) at the Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders MLS Cup playoff match on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) jumps for a header while being held by Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez (28) at the Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders MLS Cup playoff match on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) saves a shot by Seattle Sounders midfielder Alex Roldan (16) during the penalty kick shootout at the Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders MLS Cup playoff match on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) watches a Sounders PK bounce off the woodwork, winning the game for the Loons at the Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders MLS Cup playoff match on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
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