Minnesota United and Colorado Rapids Split Points in 3-3 Draw

May 26, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Minnesota United FC News Release

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Minnesota United played to a 3-3 draw against the Colorado Rapids, securing a point at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and extending its undefeated streak to three games (2W, 1D) against the Rapids. The Loons will travel to Los Angeles to prepare for their match against LAFC on Wednesday, May 29 at BMO Stadium.

2′ – Colorado Rapids forward Kevin Cabral received a pass into the six-yard box, firing off a close-range shot that missed wide left of the Minnesota goal post.

6′ – Colorado yet again had numbers deep into MNUFC’s box, where a ball-in from the right side found an open Rafael Navarro on the opposite end, who took a shot that missed wide. However, Navarro was ruled offside.

8′ – Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod gained possession on a loose ball before making a quick run and thru-ball pass to fellow Midfielder Sang Bin Jeong. Jeong then made a sprint towards goal, ultimately sneaking the ball past Rapids’ goalkeeper Zack Steffen to give the Loons the early 1-0 lead.

17′ – MNUFC goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair made a fingertip save on a shot from Navarro, who had weaved past two Loons defenders into the six-yard box.

18′ – The Rapids quickly responded after Navarro’s saved shot when Cabral received a header pass in midfield from Omir Fernandez. Cabral then beat out defender Michael Boxall to force a one-v-one with St. Clair, ultimately scoring to equalize the match.

24′ – Rosales makes a shot from atop Colorado’s box, which was initially saved by Steffen. Upon the rebound, forward Tani Oluwaseyi quickly struck a shot that found the back of the net in the near post. Oluwaseyi was initially ruled offside, but a check from VAR overturned the ruling, deeming Oluwaseyi onside, and the goal was awarded to Minnesota United.

33′ – MNUFC struck again following a forced turnover in its own half, where Oluwaseyi gained possession and quickly turned a pass up the field. His pass connected with Jeong, who made a run towards goal and past the Rapids defender. The Korea international struck the shot past Steffen to extend the Loons’ lead and bag a brace on the night.

45’+7′ – Defender DJ Taylor conceded a foul just outside the left side of the keeper’s box, giving the Rapids a free kick. The short-range set piece was sent towards goal, pinballing in front of the net before eventually being cleared. The halftime whistle was blown shortly after the clearance.

52′ – Sang Bin Jeong was…