Sounders and Minnesota United Play to Scoreless Draw

Seattle Sounders continue strong defensive play on the road with another shutout

Mar. 22, 2026 at 10:18pm

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The Seattle Sounders and Minnesota United played to a 0-0 draw on Sunday, with the Sounders continuing their strong defensive form on the road. The Sounders dominated possession but were unable to find the back of the net, while Minnesota United struggled to create many clear-cut chances. Goalkeeper Andrew Thomas made a couple of key saves for the Sounders, who have now recorded three straight shutouts in league play.

Why it matters

The scoreless draw extends the Sounders' unbeaten start to the season and showcases the team's defensive resilience, even as they continue to play a majority of their matches away from home. While the offense has yet to fully click, the Sounders' ability to grind out results on the road will be crucial as they look to challenge for another MLS Cup.

The details

The Sounders made five changes to their starting lineup from their previous match, with Georgi Minoungou, Paul Rothrock, Tino Lopez, and Nikola Petković all earning starts. The team controlled possession for large stretches but were unable to break down a compact Minnesota United defense. Goalkeeper Andrew Thomas made a couple of key saves, including stopping a breakaway chance from Kelvin Yeboah in the first half. The Sounders also had to deal with an injury to Alex Roldan, who was replaced by Jackson Ragen in the 21st minute.

  • The match was played on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
  • The Sounders have now played six straight games away from Lumen Field.

The players

Andrew Thomas

The Sounders' goalkeeper who made several important saves to preserve the clean sheet.

Nikola Petković

The Sounders midfielder who was arguably the team's most effective creative force, completing 56 of 61 passes.

Kelvin Yeboah

The Minnesota United forward who had one of the more dangerous chances for the home team, forcing Thomas off his line in the first half.

Alex Roldan

The Sounders defender who was forced off the field in the 21st minute due to a hip injury.

Jackson Ragen

The Sounders defender who replaced Alex Roldan after his injury.

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What they’re saying

“They came to park the bus and sit back, they've been doing that to us for the past year. It wasn't new, but it's very effective. They just bunker in and they're a good counter-attack team.”

— KKR

The takeaway

The Sounders' defensive solidity on the road has been a key factor in their strong start to the season, as they have now recorded four shutouts in five league games. While the offense has yet to fully click, the team's ability to grind out results away from home will be crucial as they look to challenge for another MLS Cup.