Minnesota United came into the season opener against Seattle Sounders FC brimming with hope not just for their first win over the Sounders in their eighth try, but for a hot start to a season in which they have real title aspirations. In the first half, the Loons looked the part, smothering the home side and popping up all over the field with a surplus of energy. In the second half, though, Seattle showed why they’ve been to four of the last five MLS Cup Finals as they settled down and picked the visitors apart to the tune of four second-half goals and a resounding 4-0 win.