Photo Gallery: MNUFC2 v LAFC2

July 17, 2023|In MLS Next Pro, MNUFC, MNUFC2, MNUFC2 Galleries

MNUFC2 defeated LAFC2 in a 2-0 shutout at National Sports Center on Sunday night in front of a crowd bolstered by youth teams from the Target USA Cup, which is running at NSC this week. After a back-and-forth first half that saw unrealized chances for both sides, Diogo Pacheco (70) and Emmanuel Iwe (42) both found the back of the net in the second half to secure the Twos win. Here are our photos from the game.

LAFC2 defender Javien Romero (24) clears the ball past MNUFC2 midfielder Molik Jesse Khan (32) during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 forward Kameron Lacey (45) dribbles the ball during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 forward Cameron Dunbar (23) looks for a scoring opportunity during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 forward Cameron Dunbar (23) passes the ball while LAFC2 forward Favian Vazquez (19) defends during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

LAFC2 goalkeeper Abraham Romero (1) blocks a shot by MNUFC2 forward Kameron Lacey (45) during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

LAFC2 goalkeeper Abraham Romero (1) blocks a shot by MNUFC2 forward Kameron Lacey (45) during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Molik Jesse Khan (32) and LAFC2 defender Diego Rosales (13) vie for the ball during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

LAFC2 defender Diego Rosales (13) blocks a shot by MNUFC2 midfielder Molik Jesse Khan (32) during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 defender Geremy Rodas (44) jumps for a header from a corner kick during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 forward Cameron Dunbar (23) shoots the ball while LAFC2 defender Diego Rosales (13) defends during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 defender CC Uche (30) and LAFC2 defender Javien Romero (24) during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

LAFC2 forward Favian Vazquez (19) tries to keep MNUFC2 midfielder Diogo Pacheco (70) off the ball during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

LAFC2 goalkeeper Abraham Romero (1) with the ball during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

LAFC2 goalkeeper Abraham Romero (1) throws the ball during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Diogo Pacheco (70) reacts to a missed scoring opportunity during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Diogo Pacheco (70) celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Diogo Pacheco (70) celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Diogo Pacheco (70) celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Zaydan Bello (34) takes a shot on goal during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Cedrik Gbo (40) and LAFC2 defender Tamir Ratovitz (29) vie for the ball during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Fans from the Target USA Cup cheer on the Loons during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Diogo Pacheco (70) and LAFC2 forward Favian Vazquez (19) vie for the ball during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Rory O’Driscoll (43) attempts to dribble around LAFC2 midfielder Matthew Evans (39) during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

LAFC2 goalkeeper Abraham Romero (1) makes a save during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

LAFC2 midfielder Erik Dueñas (18) receives a yellow card caution during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

LAFC2 goalkeeper Abraham Romero (1) directs his team during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Emmanuel Iwe (42) celebrates after scoring MNUFC’s second goal during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

LAFC2 goalkeeper Abraham Romero (1) during the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC mascot PK signs autographs for fans after the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 defender CC Uche (30) signs autographs for fans after the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC2 midfielder Diogo Pacheco (70) signs autographs for fans after the MNUFC2 vs LAFC2 match on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)