How was James’ game in Minnesota United vs. Seattle Sounders

James Rodriguez added his second game with Minnesota United in the MLS from the United States, the Colombian’s team drew goalless at home against Seattle Sounders on matchday 5. The ’10’ started as a substitute and in the second half he came on, playing 13 minutes.

In the first half Minnesota had the best opportunitiesYeboah was the most important man in attack. The attacker first warned with a shot that went very close, Seattle responded with a shot that goalkeeper Callender intercepted when it was already going for a goal, but the best of the first half once again went to Yeboah who almost scored before the break with a double shot. First came goalkeeper Thomas’ spectacular save and Yeboha shot again on the rebound, however, miraculously, a defender managed to send it into the corner.

In the second half Seattle Sounders had better optionsespecially in a header by Petkovic that was blocked by the goalkeeper and another that the same goalkeeper saved from a shot by Minoungou.

James entered the 77th minute in place of Chancalay and did well. The Colombian gave a very clear pass to Markanich who wasted it in front of goal and then crossed for a header from Dieng that was spectacularly blocked by goalkeeper Thomas..

with equality Minnesota United reached 5 points and is eleventh in the MLS Western Conference.

Now James focuses on the Colombian National Teamwill travel to join the Tricolor with which they will face the friendlies against France and Croatia.