Photo Gallery: The Loons Defeat LAFC in New Coach Eric Ramsay’s Debut

March 18, 2024|In MLS, MNUFC, MNUFC Galleries

Minnesota United FC defeated Los Angeles Football Club 2-0 on Saturday night at Allianz Field, picking up 3 points at home and celebrating a long-awaited home win. This was the Loons’ first game with new head coach Eric Ramsay at the helm, the win placing the team 3-0-1 for the season and at the top of the Western Conference ladder. Here are our photos from the match.

Minnesota United head coach Eric Ramsay looks on while Minnesota United and Los Angeles Football Club play in an MLS match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, March 16 2023 (Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) chases down LAFC forward Cristian Olivera (13) at the MNUFC v LAFC match on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United defender Devin Padelford (2) tries to stop a ball during an MLS match against Los Angeles Football Club at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, March 16 2023 (Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United fans during an MLS match against Los Angeles Football Club at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, March 16 2023 (Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St Clair (97) during an MLS match against Los Angeles Football Club at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, March 16 2023 (Tim McLaughlin)

LAFC forward Dénis Bouanga (99) reacts to missing a shot on an open goal at the MNUFC v LAFC match on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (1) dives to make a save at the MNUFC v LAFC match on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall (15) jumps to head the ball over LAFC midfielder Eduard Atuesta (20) at the MNUFC v LAFC match on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) celebrates the Loons’ first goal at the MNUFC v LAFC match on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) scores the Loons’ second goal at the MNUFC v LAFC match on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United attacker Sang Bin Jeong (11) during an MLS match against Los Angeles Football Club at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, March 16 2023 (Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United and Los Angeles Football Club play in an MLS match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, March 16 2023 (Tim McLaughlin)

LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (1) during an MLS match against Minnesota United at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, March 16 2023 (Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall (15) tries to control a runaway ball at the MNUFC v LAFC match on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) fights to get to the ball at the MNUFC v LAFC match on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Referee Kyle Johnston waits for a VAR review at the MNUFC v LAFC match on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (1) and defender Jesús Murillo (3) react to the Loons’ second goal at the MNUFC v LAFC match on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United fans celebrate a 2-0 win over Los Angeles Football Club in an MLS match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, March 16 2023 (Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United midfielder Franco Fragapane (7) dribbles the ball while LAFC defender Sergi Palencia (14) defends at the MNUFC v LAFC match on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United attacker Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) celebrates after scoring a goal during an MLS match against Los Angeles Football Club at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, March 16 2023 (Tim McLaughlin)

The Wonderwall celebrates a goal by Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) at the MNUFC v LAFC match on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United fans celebrate a 2-0 win over Los Angeles Football Club in an MLS match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, March 16 2023 (Tim McLaughlin)

MNUFC players celebrate their victory with the fans after the MNUFC v LAFC match on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United Head Coach Eric Ramsay exits the field after the MNUFC v LAFC match on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United fans celebrate a 2-0 win over Los Angeles Football Club in an MLS match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, March 16 2023 (Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United Head Coach Eric Ramsay answers questions from the press at the MNUFC v LAFC match on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

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