Roldan scores in Sounders’ 3-1 win over Minnesota United
May 15, 2022, 3:36 PM
Cristian Roldan celebrates after scoring a goal against Minnesota United to take a 2-1 lead Sunday. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
(Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE (AP) — Cristian Roldan’s goal proved to be pivotal as the Seattle Sounders picked up a 3-1 win over Minnesota United on Sunday.
Sounders 3, Minnesota United 1: Summary
Roldan’s goal put Seattle (3-5-1) — which snapped a three-game losing streak — up for good at 2-1 in the 74th minute. Raul Ruidiaz got an assist on the goal.
HAVE. A. HIT. @CristianRoldan got all of this one! 😳 pic.twitter.com/nQzZ1yheLh
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) May 15, 2022
Ruidiaz and Nicolas Lodeiro both scored once for the Sounders.
United’s (4-5-2) goal was scored by Robin Lod.
Seattle outshot United 17-12, with eight shots on goal to four for United.
THE DAGGER. pic.twitter.com/RDXXFx5qob
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) May 15, 2022
Minnesota has lost three in a row.
Stefan Frei saved three of the four shots he faced for Seattle. Dayne St. Clair saved five of the eight shots he faced for United.
These teams take to the pitch again Wednesday, with the Sounders visiting the Houston Dynamo while United hosts the LA Galaxy.
All tied up 👊@RaulRuidiazM scores his first @MLS goal of the season! pic.twitter.com/zC61uWiZlk
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) May 15, 2022
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