The Seattle Sounders defeated Minnesota United 4-0 on Friday night in the 2021 Major League Soccer opener at Lumen Field. João Paulo scored a screamer of a match-winner in the 49th minute before Will Bruin set up Raúl Ruidíaz for a one-time finish to double the lead in the 70th minute. Ruidíaz earned a brace just three minutes later after Cristian Roldan put a pass on a platter for the Peruvian, who coolly slotted home from a few yards out. Fredy Montero, who returned to Seattle for the first time in nine years, subbed on in the 71st minute, two minutes before his through ball to Roldan set up Ruidíaz’s second tally.
Raúl Ruidíaz, João Paulo, Fredy Montero send Seattle Sounders past Minnesota United 4-0
