Minnesota United FC hosted the Philadelphia Union in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at Allianz Field in front of 4,216 fans. A couple of late goals by the Union pushed this match into extra time and a penalty shoot out. The Loons won 3-3 (7-6 PKs) and will move on to the round of 16.

The draw for the next round happens today at 1:00pm. The Loons will be paired against Austin FC, Chicago Fire FC or Houston Dynamo FC.

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) sends Philadelphia Union defender Damion Lowe (17) the wrong way during the US Open Cup Round of 32 match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) takes a shot on goal during the Minnesota United v. Philadelphia Union match on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) is fouled from behind during the Minnesota United v. Philadelphia Union match on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Minnesota United forward Cameron Dunbar (23) tries to press an attack while Philadelphia Union defender Matt Real (2) defends during the Minnesota United v. Philadelphia Union match on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Supporters in the Wonderwall celebrate a goal being scored during the Minnesota United and Philadelphia Union in the US Open Cup Round of 32 match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Franco Fragapane (7) dribbles through Philadelphia Union defender Nathan Harriel (26) and defender Damion Lowe (17) during the Minnesota United v. Philadelphia Union match on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Philadelphia Union defender Damion Lowe (17) receives a yellow card during the Minnesota United v. Philadelphia Union match on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Minnesota United forward Sang Bin Jeong (11) tries to receive a cross during the Minnesota United v. Philadelphia Union match on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) and Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake (18) converse while Minnesota United midfielder Franco Fragapane (7) looks on during the US Open Cup Round of 32 match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) and defender Michael Boxall (15) celebrate a goal during the Minnesota United v. Philadelphia Union match on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Clint Irwin (1) saves a penalty kick during the shootout of the Minnesota United v. Philadelphia Union match on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Supporters react to Minnesota United goalkeeper Clint Irwin (1) making a save during the penalty shootout at the US Open Cup Round of 32 match between Minnesota United and the Philadelphia Union at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall (15) places the ball before taking a shot during the penalty shootout in the US Open Cup Round of 32 match against the Philadelphia Union at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Miguel Tapias (4) scores a goal during the penalty shootout in the US Open Cup Round of 32 match against the Philadelphia Union at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake (18) attempts to save a penalty kick during the shootout of the Minnesota United v. Philadelphia Union match on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake (18) reacts after Minnesota United defender Miguel Tapias (4) scores a goal in the penalty shootout during the US Open Cup Round of 32 match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Clint Irwin (1) makes the game winning save during a penalty shootout against Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner (27) in the US Open Cup Round of 32 match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United players celebrate the shootout victory during the Minnesota United v. Philadelphia Union match on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Clint Irwin (1) celebrates with teammates after making the game winning save during the US Open Cup Round of 32 match between Minnesota United and the Philadelphia Union at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Supporters in the Wonderwall celebrate after Minnesota United defeated the Philadelphia Union in the US Open Cup Round of 32 match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

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