GK: Shuttleworth – 5

A surprise start for last years no. 1 choice. The United keeper faced 16 shots from the sounders attack making 4 saves but giving up 3 goals. Was caught out of position early on a Seattle cross only to see Roman Torres head over an easy chance. Not much he could do for the first goal as Gustav Svensson put the ball in the top corner. Needed to get down quicker to save the second goal from Will Bruin. Was again beaten with a low shot for the final goal as Jordan Delem got through on goal.

LB: Thiesson – 5

Thiesson gots the nod at left back this week as United look for defensive consistency. Had 3 interceptions and 3 clearances on the defensive, completed 84% of his passes, and put in 3 crosses. Christian Ramirez was given a chance to score off one cross by the Swiss fullback.

CB: Calvo- 4

I picked the Costa Rican as a key performer who would dictate the game for the United defense. Let Roman Torres get behind for what should have been a goal off a 20 minute corner kick by Seattle. Lost track of Will Bruin for the Sounders second. Had a chance to equalize in the 88 minute but put the ball into the side netting. Not a good night for Calvo

CB: Boxall- 5

Was slow to react when Christian Roldan played in the cross that found Will Bruin for the second. Made 2 interceptions and 3 clearances on the day. Was the better of Minnesota’s 2 center halves.

RB: Carter Manley – 5

Let Roldan get the cross in for the Bruin goal. His 4 interceptions and 5 clearances showed he put in the work defensively on a day where the defense was poor as a whole. Offered nothing when pushing forward.

CDM: Schuller – 4

Gave the ball away for the thrid Seattle goal. With Seattle dominating possesion and tempo for much of the first half there was little opportunity for Schuller to contribute much offensively. Made 3 tackles defensively but did nothing to stand out from the rest of the Loons defense.

CDM: Ibson – 5

Was all over the pitch for the Loons. Made 4 tackles on the defensive side while helping set up the attack in the second half. The better of the Minnesota midfield pairing for the game.

LM: Ibarra – 5

Was all over the pitch with touches coming on both wings. Had a good chance to score off a Thiesson cross but Frei had the post covered well. Did not do much outside of that.

CAM: Quintero – 5

Started behind the striker but was forced out to the right for most of the match. Completed the most dribbles on the team with 4 but also was disposed 9 times. Also had the most shots but only 2 were on target and both were outside of the box. This was a game the Loons need Darwin to carry them and unfortunately the columbian could not reproduce the magic he had against Portland.

RM: Finlay – 5

Played only the first half and touched the ball 19 times with a majority of those touches coming around the midfield line. Was called offside during one of the few forward forays he made.

ST: Danladi – 5

Was contained by the Seattle during his time on the field. Was looking to get behind the defense but had no service as Minnesota could not control the ball. Only one shot and was subbed off in the 52nd minute.

Sub: Nicholson – 6

Was more dynamic than Finlay, the man he replaced. Had 30 touches with most of them happening around the Seattle box. The Loons looked more dangerous after halftime adjustments were made.

Sub: Ramirez – 7

Got his first goal of the year with a header across goal. Fluffed a chance a few moments earlier when a cross got through the Seattle defense only for Ramirez to deflect the ball directly into Frei.

Sub: Toye – N/A

Was brought on late to add fresh legs while United were looking for an equalizer.

*Stats are courtesy of Whoscored.com