Minnesota United will contest their first MLS Western Conference final after making light work of Sporting Kansas City 3-0.
A three-goal first half, inspired by Kevin Molino s brace, saw Minnesota past Sporting KC on Thursday and through to a showdown with defending champions Seattle Sounders.
Minnesota, who entered the league in 2017, have won their last three matches by 3-0 scorelines, equalling the longest streak of wins by three-plus goals in MLS history – regular season or play-offs.
Molino opened the scoring in the 27th minute after combining with Emanuel Reynoso before beating Sporting KC goalkeeper Tim Melia.
Ope!
Just gonna sneak right by ya!
— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC)
It was the Molino and Reynoso combination again eight minutes later – the former volleying home to double Minnesota s advantage at Children s Mercy Park.
Bakaye Dibassy made it 3-0 six minutes before half-time when he headed home an in-swinging corner from Reynoso.
Reynoso – the only player in the history of the MLS play-offs with multiple three-assist games – became the first player to record three assists in consecutive matches since Jaime Moreno in September 2004, per Opta.
3 has won their last 3 matches by 3-0 scorelines, equaling the longest streak of wins by 3+ goals in history, regular season or (Red Bulls 2017 2012, Galaxy 2014). Irrepressible.
— OptaJack (@OptaJack)
Minnesota and Seattle will clash in the Conference final on Sunday.
