Seattle Sounders vs. Minnesota United: Preview, Injuries, and How to Watch
The Seattle Sounders host Minnesota United at Lumen Field on Saturday, September 26, with kickoff set for 5:40 PM PDT. Fresh off their first victory in over four months, the Sounders enter the match aiming to extend a season-long seven-game unbeaten streak while managing a lengthy injury and international duty absentee list.
Climbing the Western Conference Standings
A recent win over Real Salt Lake propelled the Seattle Sounders into a tie for the ninth playoff spot in the Western Conference. Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer stands just one win away from reaching 150 career Major League Soccer victories. Historically, Lumen Field has served as a fortress against today’s visitors, with the Sounders holding an all-time record of 8-1-0 against Minnesota United at home.
Yet, recent momentum has been difficult to sustain for either club. Following a stretch that included eight consecutive losses, the Sounders have righted the ship somewhat, posting a 1-0-5 record over their last six fixtures. Saturday’s fixture also coincides with the club’s Annual Business Meeting, scheduled from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the West Club Concourse.
Minnesota United’s Volatile Form and Roster Challenges
Minnesota United arrives in Seattle amid an unusual run of high-scoring, volatile fixtures. The Loons have netted 17 goals over their past six matches while compiling a 1-4-1 record. That span features a 5-1 victory offset by a 3-3 draw, a 5-4 defeat, and a 3-2 loss in which they relinquished a 2-0 advantage.
Broader struggles for Minnesota trace back to May 10, marking the beginning of a 15-match stretch where the club went 1-8-6 while being outscored 30 to 25. Compounding these tactical challenges, Minnesota is heavily depleted for Saturday’s contest. The Loons are missing Carlos Harvey and Nectarios Triantis to international duty, Alec Smir to international duty, and both Joaquin Pereyra and Peter Stroud due to lower extremity injuries.
Detailed Lineup Absences and Match Officials
Both squads face significant personnel shortages due to injuries and international call-ups. The Sounders ruled out Pedro de la Vega with a quad injury, Jesús Ferreira with a hamstring issue, Nikola Petković with a knee injury, and Paul Rothrock with a hamstring strain. Dejan Joveljić is also unavailable due to international duty. The Sounders enter the match carrying a form guide of W-D-D-D-D, while Minnesota carries an L-L-L-L-D run.
Match officials assigned to the fixture include referee Nabil Bensalah, assistant referees Micheal Barwegen and Chris Wattam, fourth official Malik Badawi, video assistant referee Edvin Jurisevic, and assistant video assistant referee Craig Lowry.
How to Watch and Broadcast Details
Global English-language streaming is available via AppleTV with commentary from Max Bretos and Mariano Trujillo. Spanish-language global streaming is also broadcast on AppleTV with Carlos Mauricio Ramírez. For local radio listeners, iHeartMedia provides coverage featuring Danny Jackson and Brad Evans, while El Rey 1360 AM offers an alternate Spanish-language feed with Rodriguez, Maqueda, and Tapia. The match is not available to stream for free, and live highlights will be posted as play progresses.