Photo Gallery: MNUFC v Chicago Fire (Leagues Cup)

July 28, 2023|In Leagues Cup, MNUFC, MNUFC Galleries

Despite a brace from Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Minnesota United fell to Chicago Fire 2-3 in their second Leagues Cup match on Thursday night at Allianz Field. Despite the loss, MNUFC continues on to the knockout stage of the Leagues Cup tournament.

Minnesota United Starting XI before the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Chicago Fire defender Rafael Czichos (5) with the ball during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Chicago Fire forward Kacper Przybyłko (11) controls the ball during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United forward Teemu Pukki (22) shoots wide during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) and Chicago Fire defender Carlos Terán (4) vie for the ball during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Kervin Arriaga (33) reacts to missing a goal during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

During the Leagues Cup match between Minnesota United and Chicago Fire at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) during the Leagues Cup match against the Chicago Fire at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) reacts during the Leagues Cup match against the Chicago Fire at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Miguel Tapias (4) earns a yellow card caution during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) passes the ball through Chicago Fire defense during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Spencer Richey (18) and Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) during the Leagues Cup match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) dribbles the ball against Chicago Fire midfielder Gastón Giménez (30) during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Chicago Fire midfielder Fabian Herbers (21) dribbles while Chicago Fire defender Carlos Terán (4) attempts to keep Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) off the ball during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) dribbles the ball while Chicago Fire defender Arnaud Souquet (2) defends during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) helps Chicago Fire midfielder Gastón Giménez (30) to his feet after a collision during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Referee Nima Saghafi and Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) during the Leagues Cup match between Minnesota United and Chicago Fire at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Kervin Arriaga (33) and Chicago Fire midfielder Fabian Herbers (21) jump for a header during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) and Chicago Fire midfielder Maren Haile-Selassie (7) vie for the ball during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) scores a goal against Chicago Fire goalkeeper Spencer Richey (18) during the Leagues Cup match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) celebrates after scoring Minnesota United’s first goal during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Supporters celebrate after Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) scored a goal during the Leagues Cup match against the Chicago Fire at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Chicago Fire midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri (10) and Minnesota United midfielder Will Trapp (20) vie for the ball during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Chicago Fire midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri (10) takes a penalty kick during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) scores a goal during the Leagues Cup match against the Chicago Fire at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) celebrates after scoring a goal during the Leagues Cup match against the Chicago Fire at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) celebrates after scoring an equalizing second goal during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

A supporter displays a banner during the Leagues Cup match between Minnesota United and Chicago Fire at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Chicago Fire defender Carlos Terán (4) kicks the ball during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Chicago Fire defender Carlos Terán (4) passes the ball under pressure from Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Lightning prompted a weather delay as fans seek shelter during the Leagues Cup match between Minnesota United and Chicago Fire at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United prepares to restart play after a weather delay during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

A Minnesota United free kick sails high during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Spencer Richey (18) kicks a goal kick during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Franco Fragapane (7) and Chicago Fire defender Mauricio Pineda (22) vie for the ball during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) sends the ball into the middle during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) dribbles the ball against Chicago Fire defender Arnaud Souquet (2) during the MNUFC vs Chicago Fire Leagues Cup match on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

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