Loons Draw LAFC 1-1 – OurSports Central

September 13, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Minnesota United FC News Release

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota United and LAFC both entered Tuesday night’s match at Allianz Field with the intention to break out of their respective slumps. That desire created a contest full of fight and equal opportunity to grab three points. But at the final whistle, both sides left with a point apiece following a 1-1 draw behind goals from Minnesota’s Brent Kallman and Los Angeles’ Carlos Vela.

Much of the match was balanced between the Black & Blue and the Black & Gold: Possession barely favored LAFC with 53 percent, shots were two away from even (12-10, Minnesota), corners (10-8, Minnesota), crosses (17-12, Minnesota) and fouls (16-15, Minnesota) were also nearly level. But two moments made a huge impact for both sides. For MNUFC in the 45th minute, midfielder Emanuel Reynoso took a corner kick, sending the ball into LAFC’s six-yard box. Defender Brent Kallman leaped to create the chance and headed it into goal, giving the Loons the 1-0 lead late into the half. On the opposing end, LAFC found space at the top of the box during the 64th minute, with Carlos Vela capitalizing on the shot and scoring to equalize the match at 1-1. Both Minnesota and Los Angeles would have dangerous chances at goal throughout the remainder of the match – including a stoppage-time moment when Reynoso had the ball in front of LAFC’s empty goal but was tackled just outside the box – but the contest eventually ended in a 1-1 draw. With the result, Minnesota United notably snapped its three-game losing and scoreless streak.

Minnesota United heads on the road this weekend to face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, September 17 at Children’s Mercy Park. Kick for Saturday night’s contest is set for 7:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on Bally Sports North EXTRA and The CW – Twin Cities, with local radio broadcast on 1500 ESPN.

ATTENDANCE: 19,861

BELL BANK MAN OF THE MATCH: Defender Brent Kallman

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Minnesota United XI: GK Dayne St. Clair; D Kemar Lawrence, Brent Kallman, Michael Boxall, DJ Taylor; M Wil Trapp (c), Kervin Arriaga, Mender Garcia, Emanuel Reynoso, Robin Lod; F Luis Amarilla

Bench: GK Tyler Miller, Eric Dick; D Alan Benitez, Oniel Fisher, Nabilai Kibunguchy; M Jonathan Gonzalez, Joseph Rosales, Niko Hansen; F Abu Danladi

Los Angeles FC: GK Maxime Crepeau; D Jesus Murillo, Eddie Seguro, Kellyn Acosta, Sebastian Ibeagha; M Ilie Sanchez, Latif Blessing, Gareth Bale; F Cristian Arango,…