Sounders FC secured its fourth MLS Cup appearance in five seasons with a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Minnesota United FC Monday evening in the Western Conference Final. After Minnesota carried a 2-0 lead into the final 15 minutes of play, Seattle stormed back with three late goals from Will Bruin, Raúl Ruidíaz and Gustav Svensson, clinching the club’s fourth Western Conference crown since 2016. Brian Schmetzer’s side now faces Columbus Crew SC in the league’s championship fixture next Saturday, December 12 at MAPFRE Stadium, with a 5:00 p.m. PT kickoff on FOX.
Minnesota United got on the board first in the 29th minute when Emanuel Reynoso struck a free kick from distance that slotted into the bottom right corner past the fingertips of Stefan Frei.