The Seattle Sounders steamrolled Minnesota United in front of fans at Lumen Field on Friday night. Fredy Montero scored in his homecoming. READ MORE
Seattle Sounders steamroll Minnesota United in opening match, 4-0
Author: Rachael Kriger, Senior Editor
Rachael Kriger is a sports journalist covering the U.S. Women's National Team, NWSL and Seattle Sounders FC for Last Word on Soccer. Kriger's work can also be found at Equalizer Soccer, Pittsburgh Sports Castle and Pittsburgh Soccer Now. She is the Communications Director for the North American Soccer Reporters and a member of the official NWSL Media Association. Currently, she is studying for her Master's in Pastoral Theology at St. Joseph College.
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