Photo Gallery: Minnesota United Host Orlando City

April 18, 2023|In MNUFC Galleries

Minnesota United FC played hosts to Orlando City SC on Saturday night for the Native American Heritage Game. This match marked the home debut of Sang Bin Jeong. The South Korean international made his first start for the Loons before being subbed off for Wil Trapp in the 57th minute. Minnesota United took the lead a minute later when Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored the opening goal. Hassani Dotson, while making his 100th appearance for the Loons, provided the assist. Orlando City SC clawed their way back and ultimately scored the game winner in the 88th minute to win 2-1.

Take a look back at the match from the perspective of Northland Soccer Journal photographers Tim McLaughlin and Seth Steffenhagen.

Up next for 3-2-2 Loons is a trip out west to take on the 5-1-2 Seattle Sounders on Saturday night.

Supporters hoist up a tifo for Native American Heritage Night before the match between Minnesota United and Orlando City SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Kamar Lawrence (92) tries to clear a ball during an MLS match against Orlando City Soccer Club at Allianz Field on Saturday April 15, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Sang Bin Jeong kicks the ball as blades of grass are flung into the air.

Minnesota United forward Sang Bin Jeong (11) crosses the ball during the match against Orlando City SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall (15) stops a shot during an MLS match against Orlando City Soccer Club at Allianz Field on Saturday April 15, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

DJ Taylor strikes the ball as Hassani Dotson looks on with anticipation.

Minnesota United defender DJ Taylor (27) takes a shot during the match against Orlando City SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Adrian Heath lays his had upon his head in disappointment.

Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath reacts to a play during the match between Minnesota United and Orlando City SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Mender Garcia (28) fights for a ball during an MLS match against Orlando City Soccer Club at Allianz Field on Saturday April 15, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United Defender Michael Boxall (15) gets tackled during an MLS match against Orlando City Soccer Club at Allianz Field on Saturday April 15, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United Midfielder Hassani Dotson(31) wins a ball during an MLS match against Orlando City Soccer Club at Allianz Field on Saturday April 15, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) heads a ball during an MLS match against Orlando City Soccer Club at Allianz Field on Saturday April 15, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United forward Sang Bin Jeong (11) makes his first start during an MLS match against Orlando City Soccer Club at Allianz Field on Saturday April 15, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Bongokuhle Hlongwane stretches out with both feet off the ground.

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) attempts a scissors kick during the match against Orlando City SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Mender Garcia (28) takes a shot during an MLS match against Orlando City Soccer Club at Allianz Field on Saturday April 15, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United Defender DJ Taylor (27) makes a tackle during an MLS match against Orlando City Soccer Club at Allianz Field on Saturday April 15, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) attempts a bicycle kick during an MLS match against Orlando City Soccer Club at Allianz Field on Saturday April 15, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United defender Kamar Lawrence (92) fights for a ball during an MLS match against Orlando City Soccer Club at Allianz Field on Saturday April 15, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Bongokuhle Hlongwane is shown with an expression of frustration.

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) reacts after a missed goal scoring oppurtunity during the match against Orlando City SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United Midfielder Robin Lod (17) controls the ball during an MLS match against Orlando City Soccer Club at Allianz Field on Saturday April 15, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Orlando City Soccer Club players celebrate after scoring a goal against Minnesota United at Allianz Field on Saturday April 15, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United Fans watch on during an MLS match against Orlando City Soccer Club at Allianz Field on Saturday April 15, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Michael Boxall and Hassani Dotson have a discussion during an MLS match against Orlando City Soccer Club at Allianz Field on Saturday April 15, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United forward Sang Bin Jeong (11) takes a corner kick during the match against Orlando City SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United Midfielder Kervin Arriaga (33) wins a ball during an MLS match against Orlando City Soccer Club at Allianz Field on Saturday April 15, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United forward Sang Bin Jeong (11) runs over to take a corner kick during the match against Orlando City SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Members of the True North Elite supporters group sing during the match between Minnesota United and Orlando City SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) collides with Orlando City SC forward Gastón González (22) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) breaks away from Orlando City SC midfielder Mauricio Pereyra (10) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Orlando City SC defender Robin Jansson (6) fails to stop Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) from passing the ball to Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Hlongwane then scored the opening goal in the 58'. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) celebrates after scoring a goal against Orlando City SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Orlando City SC players celebrate their 2-1 win against Minnesota United at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

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