Photo Gallery: MNUFC2 v. Chicago Fire FC II

May 8, 2023|In MLS Next Pro, MNUFC2, MNUFC2 Galleries

MNUFC2 tied Chicago Fire FC II and took home the extra point after winning a tie-break shootout 3-2 during their home opener at the National Sports Center.

The teams meet before the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 goalkeeper Fred Emmings (99) passes the ball to MNUFC2 defender Henry Doneil (5) during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Emmanuel Iwe (42) dribbles the ball during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 forward Patrick Weah (29) takes a penalty kick during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 forward Patrick Weah (29), midfielder Diogo Pacheco (70), midfielder Emmanuel Iwe (42), and midfielder Molik Jesse Khan (32) celebrate Patrick Weah’s penalty kick goal during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Emmanuel Iwe (42) dribbles past Chicago Fire II midfielder Justin Reynolds (36) during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Diogo Pacheco (70) attempts a shot on goal through Chicago Fire II defender Jedidiah McCloud’s (8) slide tackle during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Chicago Fire II defender Eric Leonard (50) slide tackles the ball away from MNUFC2 midfielder Cedrik Gbo (40) during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Chicago Fire II defender Noah Egan (43) pulls down MNUFC2 midfielder Molik Jesse Khan (32) during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Emmanuel Iwe (42) and Chicago Fire II forward Omari Glasgow (55) jump to win a header during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Diogo Pacheco (70) and Chicago Fire II defender Jedidiah McCloud (8) pursue the ball during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Chicago Fire II goalkeeper Mihaljo Mišković (41) blocks a shot by MNUFC2 midfielder Diogo Pacheco (70) during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Chicago Fire II defender Lamonth Rochester (54) dribbles the ball while MNUFC2 midfielder Emmanuel Iwe (42) attempts a slide tackle during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Chicago Fire II defender Michael Flores (51) defends an attack by MNUFC2 defender Carlos Leatherman (54) during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 forward Loïc Mesanvi (67) and Chicago Fire II defender Noah Egan (43) contest the ball at the top of the box during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 forward Loïc Mesanvi (67) tries to play the ball through Chicago Fire II defender Noah Egan (43) during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Diogo Pacheco (70) looks for a cross opportunity while Chicago Fire II defender Charlie Ostrem (48) defends during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 forward Loïc Mesanvi (67) heads the ball to MNUFC2 midfielder Emmanuel Iwe (42) during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Chicago Fire II defender Lamonth Rochester (54) defends against MNUFC2 midfielder Molik Jesse Khan (32) during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 forward Loïc Mesanvi (67) receives a pass while Chicago Fire II defender Eric Leonard (50) defends during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Diogo Pacheco (70) jumps for a header during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Diogo Pacheco (70) and Chicago Fire II goalkeeper Patrick Los (70) look on as Minnesota’s press causes a Chicago Fire II own-goal equalizer in the 89' during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Leo Conneh (61), defender Britton Fischer (37), and MNUFC2 midfielder Diogo Pacheco (70) celebrate the late equalizer goal during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 forward Loïc Mesanvi (67) reacts after missing a breakaway attempt during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 players line up at midfield for the tie-breaker shootout during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

A penalty kick shot by Chicago Fire II forward Missael Rodríguez (32) goes wide as MNUFC2 goalkeeper Fred Emmings (99) dives during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Rory O'Driscoll (43) takes a shootout penalty kick during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 goalkeeper Fred Emmings (99) saves the game-winning penalty kick during the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 players celebrate their win after the match between MNUFC2 and Chicago Fire II on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

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