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Sounders’ trip to Minnesota ends in 1-1 draw

Another game, another draw for the Sounders FC.

The club headed to Minnesota with its healthiest roster in a month. But the rejuvenated players couldn’t wrestle a win from United FC. Instead the Loons’ new Allianz Field saw its first draw, 1-1 on Saturday.

Minnesota (4-3-3) opened the scoring with a goal off a free kick in the 26th minute. Loons defender Ike Opara made the play by using his 6-foot-2 frame to stretch over the Sounders defense.

Cristian Roldan had the emphatic response. The midfielder took a poorly cleared ball by Minnesota and fired it from 23 yards out into the goal to equalize the score in the 42nd minute.