MNUFC Fall 3-0 Away to Sporting Kansas City

May 13, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Minnesota United FC News Release

KANSAS CITY, KS — Minnesota United traveled to Sporting Kansas City for MLS Rivalry Week hoping to earn their first regular season victory at Children’s Mercy Park, but was ultimately defeated 3-0 by the Kansas side.

Sporting Kansas City scored first in the 9th minute of the match after Dany Rosero directed a corner kick with a header, sneaking past Dayne St. Clair for an early 1-0 lead. It wasn’t long before Sporting KC converted again with a goal from Daniel Salloi in the 22nd minute of the match.

Minnesota United saw their first chance at goal when Sang Bin Jeong earned a penalty kick after goalkeeper Tim Melia tackled the South Korean forward in the penalty area. Jeong struck the ball well, but ended up straight into Melia for the save.

During the second half, midfielder Franco Fragapane had a chance to put MNUFC on the board after DJ Taylor’s shot was deflected by Tim Melia . Fragapane attempted to redirect the ball but sent the rebound over the crossbar.

Sporting Kansas City solidified their win with a late goal from Designated Player, Gadi Kinda, chipping the ball over St. Clair, who came off his line confronting the 1v1 scenario.

With the result, Minnesota United moves to a 3-5-2 (W-L-D) record, with 12 points on the season. The Loons look to rebound quickly with a midweek tilt against Houston Dynamo.

BELL BANK MAN OF THE MATCH: Bongokuhle Hlongwane

LINEUPS:

Minnesota United XI: GK Dayne St. Clair; D Michael Boxall (C), Brent Kallman, Miguel Tapias, DJ Taylor, Kemar Lawrence; M Hassani Dotson, Kervin Arriaga, Robin Lod; F Sang Bin Jeong, Bongokuhle Hlongwane

Sporting KC XI: GK Tim Melia; D Dany Rosero, Jake Davis, Logan Ndenbe, Andreu Fontas; M Erik Thommy, Remi Walter; F Johnny Russell (C), Alan Pulido, Daniel Salloi

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MINNESOTA UNITED FC @ HOUSTON DYNAMO

Allian Field | Saint Paul, MN

05.17.2023 | MLS 2022 Regular Season | Matchday 13

7:30 pm CT (MLS Season Pass/1500 ESPN)

MINNESOTA UNITED POST GAME QUOTE SHEET

HEAD COACH ADRIAN HEATH

On tonight’s match against Sporting Kansas City…

“Disappointing. I thought first half we started really, really sloppily. We’ve conceded three goals again, don’t think they’ve had to work hard enough for any of their goals this evening. A free header, first one. Cheap turnover, second one. Third one, we were stretched, and we were too open but overall, second half was better. Shape looked better. When you come to a place where they haven’t won a…