GAME STORY: Three-goal outburst in second half helps Minnesota United to rare victory in Seattle

Before Sunday, there were certain things that seemed inevitable in life.

Death. Taxes. Minnesota United losing in Seattle.

Eight-plus years into the Loons’ tenure in MLS, and the team had never managed to come away with so much as a point, in 10 tries. They had lost all eight regular-season games, once in the Leagues Cup, and once — most infamously — 3-2 in the 2020 conference finals, after leading 2-0 deep into the second half.

ANALYSIS: Minnesota United scores rare victory over Seattle Sounders in MLS play