SEATTLE — The Seattle Sounders kept hold of their place atop the Western Conference with a 1-0 win against the visiting Minnesota United. With 45 points through 23 games they restored a three-point lead ahead of Colorado Rapids who drew LA Galaxy earlier in the afternoon.
The Sounders went into halftime with a 1-0 lead, courtesy of João Paulo’s second goal of the season — both of which have come against Minnesota. Some slick play from Nico Lodeiro put Nicolas Benezet inside the penalty area with the ball at his feet.