Minnesota United FC connects to Seattle Sounders FC in 2 degrees through shared players and coaching. First, Minnesota United FC links to Columbus Crew via shared players: 2 players have played for both Columbus Crew and Minnesota United FC: Kei Kamara, Fanendo Adi Finally, Columbus Crew links to Seattle Sounders FC via coaching: Sigi Schmid managed Columbus Crew (2006–2008) and Seattle Sounders FC (2009–2016).