ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Hopes for a second straight home win for Minnesota United were dashed in the 41st minute, and the Loons settled for a 1-1 Major League Soccer draw with Colorado in front of 19,832 at Allianz Field
Ike Opara gave the Loons a 1-0 lead in the 26th minute, but one of his defensive plays led to the equalizer.
Opara later tried to clear the ball in front of the net, but Cristian Roldan first-timed the shot from well outside the area to make tie the score.
"This one hurt so bad," said Opara after the Loons' second draw in three home matches. "No man can celebrate through it. No, yeah it hurt. I’m still kicking myself." Defender Romain Metanire stumbled as he tried to stop the Seattle attack on the left side, setting up a cross that Opara headed directly to Roldan. He blasted a bending right-footer past the outstretched arms of diving goalkeeper Vito Mannone and just inside the post.
“It’s a great strike from Roldan," said Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath. "Sometimes you have to hold your hand up. Probably could have done a little bit better before, like you said, but hey, it is what it is.”
It was the first goal allowed by Minnesota United in three matches.
The Loons had the early lead after Jan Gregus played a free kick from 30 yards out to the far post where Opara leaped to head home a side-netter.
Minnesota (4-3-3) is unbeaten in its last three games, conceding just one goal. Seattle (5-1-4) is winless in its last four games after a six-match unbeaten streak, including five wins, to open the season.