Seattle Sounders Fc vs Minnesota United Picks and Predictions June 1st 2025

Jesus Ferreira Finds His Stride as Sounders Host Minnesota United

Seattle Sounders striker Jesus Ferreira finally got the goal he—and the fans—were waiting for. After 14 appearances and five assists without scoring, the U.S. international broke through in a midweek 1-0 victory over San Diego FC. Now, Ferreira and the Sounders (7-4-5, 26 points) look to keep rolling when they host Minnesota United (7-3-6, 27 points) in a critical MLS Western Conference matchup on Sunday.

For Ferreira, the goal was more than a stat. It was a mental reset.

“I hope this goal starts him off in a good way,” said Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer. “We needed him to score, he needed it to get some of the fans off his back. He’s done a lot of good things for us.”

Ferreira’s breakthrough energizes Seattle

Since arriving from FC Dallas in the offseason, Ferreira’s contributions have been solid but understated. His five assists reflected good link-up play, but he was still missing that one key moment—until Wednesday’s winner.

“It was a lot of emotion, a lot of happiness—something left my body,” Ferreira said of the goal. “What I’m really happy about is the support I’ve gotten from my teammates and coaches even when I wasn’t scoring.”

With Ferreira off the mark, Seattle’s attack only becomes more dangerous. Albert Rusnak leads the team with seven goals, and the Sounders have found consistent rhythm, going 6-1-2 in their last nine matches. At home, they’ve been dominant—unbeaten in seven (5-0-2) this season at Lumen Field.

Seattle also holds an impressive historical edge over Minnesota, leading the all-time series 13-1-2.

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Minnesota stays resilient on the road

While Seattle is starting to hit top form, Minnesota United have shown plenty of grit. The Loons are unbeaten in their last four matches (2-0-2), including a hard-fought 0-0 draw on the road against Western Conference leaders Vancouver on Wednesday.

“I told the players: if you come to a place like Vancouver and you can’t win, don’t lose,” said Minnesota head coach Eric Ramsay. “We saw discipline, energy, and fight—everything that characterizes this team.”

Tani Oluwaseyi has emerged as a standout for Minnesota, leading the squad with six goals and five assists. Joaquin Pereyra has also been a force in midfield, contributing two goals and ranking tied for second in MLS with seven assists.

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Match outlook: Seattle confident, Minnesota battle-tested

Sunday’s game pits two well-organized teams with strong recent form. Seattle’s home dominance and Ferreira’s confidence boost may give them the edge, but Minnesota’s defensive tenacity and road resilience will test them.

With players like Rusnak, Ferreira, Oluwaseyi, and Pereyra all in solid form, this could be one of the weekend’s most entertaining fixtures. The Sounders are looking to cement their place near the top of the Western Conference, while Minnesota is determined to prove they’re legit contenders.

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FAQs

Who is Jesus Ferreira and why is his goal important?
Ferreira is a U.S. international striker who scored his first goal for the Sounders after joining from FC Dallas. It marked a turning point in his season.

How are the Sounders performing at home?
They are unbeaten at home this season with a 5-0-2 record at Lumen Field.

What is Minnesota United’s recent form?
The Loons are unbeaten in four matches (2-0-2) and just played a 0-0 draw with top-seeded Vancouver.

Who are the top scorers for both teams?
Albert Rusnak leads Seattle with 7 goals, while Tani Oluwaseyi leads Minnesota with 6.

Where can I find betting picks for this match?
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What’s the all-time head-to-head record between these teams?
Seattle leads the all-time series against Minnesota 13-1-2.