Minnesota United FC kicks off their Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs campaign on Monday against Seattle Sounders FC in Game 1 of their Western Conference Round One Best-of-3 Series. The Loons will look to bounce back from a late-season slide that saw them win just two of their final six games. Minnesota United FC's defense, led by Goalkeeper of the Year candidate Dayne St. Clair and New Zealand international center back Michael Boxall, will be key in this matchup. Anthony Markanich has offered a boost on both ends of the pitch, while Joaquín Pereyra and Robin Lod patrol the midfield. Seattle Sounders FC enters the playoffs among the hottest teams in MLS, winning three in a row and going undefeated in four. They're boosted by the return of DPs Jordan Morris and Albert Rusnák, who pace the attack alongside leading goalscorer Danny Musovski. The winner of this series will face San Diego FC or Portland Timbers in the Western Conference Semifinals. No extra time will be played if a Round One match is tied after regulation time, instead a penalty kick shootout will determine the winner. Minnesota United FC's regular season saw them earn 58 points with 16 wins, 8 losses, and 10 draws. The club's struggles coincided with missing two of their biggest attacking stars, Canadian international Tani Oluwaseyi and DP Kelvin Yeboah. But with Yeboah recently returned from injury, the Loons are looking to make a deep run in the playoffs. The match will be played on Monday at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. Fans can watch on MLS Season Pass, Apple TV, FS1, or FOX Deportes.