Photo Gallery: MNUFC vs LA Galaxy

October 11, 2023|In MLS, MNUFC, MNUFC Galleries, Northland Soccer Journal

Minnesota United delivered an emphatic win on Fan Appreciation Night at Allianz Field where they won 5-2 against the LA Galaxy. The team was led by interim head coach Sean McAuley in his first game with the role. Teemu Pukki became the first Loon to score four goals in a single match since the team joined MLS. MNUFC secured three critical points as they fight to make their way into the playoffs with one regular season game remaining.

Minnesota’s final game of the regular season is on October 21, 2023 away to Sporting KC.

Durry live in concert on the Great Lawn at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United interim head coach Sean McAuley looks on as LA Galaxy forward Tyler Boyd (11) runs after Minnesota United defender Bakaye Dibassy (12) and during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Pukki evading a defender during the match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Isaac Furey)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) makes a save during the match against the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Reynoso closing in on goal during the match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Isaac Furey)

Allianz Field during the match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Isaac Furey)

Minnesota United interim head coach Sean McAuley celebrates after Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) scored the opening goal during the match against the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

St. Clair after a big save during the match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Isaac Furey)

Fans before the match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Isaac Furey)

MNUFC during the match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Isaac Furey)

during the match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jonathan Bond (1) collects the ball as teammate Kelvin Leerdam (18) and Minnesota United midfielder Sang Bin Jeong (11) avoid a collision during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jonathan Bond (1) is scored on as Minnesota United forward Teemu Pukki (22) scores his fourth goal of the night during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

MNUFC celebrating after Pukki's second goal of the night during the match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Isaac Furey)

LA Galaxy defender Kelvin Leerdam (18) looks on as Minnesota United midfielder Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (18) takes a shot during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Pukki shooting during the match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Isaac Furey)

Pukki and Reynoso celebrating after Pukki's hat-trick during the match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Isaac Furey)

A supporter holds up a hat in response to Minnesota United forward Teemu Pukki (22) scoring a hattrick during the match against the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Teemu Pukki (22) scores a goal during the match against the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

A supporter celebrates as Minnesota United forward Teemu Pukki (22) scores his fourth goal during the match against the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Pukki subbing out during the match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Isaac Furey)

Tajouri-Shradi dribbling during the match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Isaac Furey)

Trapp controlling the ball during the match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Isaac Furey)

Fans during the match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Isaac Furey)

MNUFC celebrating after the match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Isaac Furey)

Padelford celebrating after the match between Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Isaac Furey)

Supporters celebrate after Minnesota United defeated the LA Galaxy 5-2 at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

PK waves a flag after Minnesota United defeated the LA Galaxy 5-2 at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Wil Trapp (20) addresses the crowd after Minnesota United defeated the LA Galaxy 5-2 during fan appreciation night at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Miguel Tapias (4) takes a picture with fans after Minnesota United defeated the LA Galaxy 5-2 at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)