Photo Gallery: MNUFC v St. Louis City – USOC

May 24, 2025|In MNUFC, MNUFC Galleries, Northland Soccer Journal, US Open Cup

On a rainy evening in Saint Paul, Minnesota United hosted St. Louis City in a Round of 16 match of the U.S. Open Cup. The two teams battled it out and Anthony Markanich scored a brace which included a late match equalizer followed by the match winner three minutes later.

The Loons got the luck of the draw and have been awarded hosting rights through the remainder of their time in the tournament. Minnesota have a great opportunity to force the road to the final to be routed through Saint Paul. Next up for the Loons in the U.S. Open Cup is a match against the Chicago Fire on July 8.

Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) dribbles the ball during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match against St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

A Minnesota United fan waves a flag during a US Open Cup match against Saint Louis City SC

A US Open Cup match between Minnesota United and Saint Louis City SC

Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) breaks away from St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Jake Girdwood-Reich (3) during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match between Minnesota United and St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Jake Girdwood-Reich (3) and Minnesota United midfielder Sang Bin Jeong (7) during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) dribbles the ball during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match against St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) kicks the ball during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match against St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Julian Gressel (24) takes a corner kick during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match against St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Raindrops fall on a stadium seat during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match between Minnesota United and St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Raindrops cling to a capo stand adorned with scarves during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match between Minnesota United and St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

A US Open Cup match between Minnesota United and Saint Louis City SC

Minnesota United forward Sang Bin Jeong (7) during a US Open Cup match against Saint Louis City SC at Allianz Field on May 21st, 2025

Minnesota United midfielder Joaquín Pereyra (26) during a US Open Cup match against Saint Louis City SC at Allianz Field on May 21st, 2025

A US Open Cup match between Minnesota United and Saint Louis City SC

Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match against St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) takes a shot during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match against St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) reacts after a missed goal scoring opportunity during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match against St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) during a US Open Cup match against Saint Louis City SC at Allianz Field on May 21st, 2025

Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) scores a goal during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match against St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

A Minnesota United fan during a US Open Cup match against Saint Louis City SC at Allianz Field on May 21st, 2025

Supporters celebrate after Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) scored the equalizing goal during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match against St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Supporters celebrate after Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) scored the equalizing goal during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match against St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Supporters celebrate after Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) scored the equalizing goal during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match against St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United fans celebrate during a US Open Cup match against Saint Louis City SC at Allianz Field on May 21st, 2025

Minnesota United forward Tani Oluwaseyi (14) dribbles around St. Louis CITY SC goalkeeper Roman Bürki (1) during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) scores the game winning goal during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match against St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) celebrates after scoring the game winning goal during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match against St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) celebrates after scoring the game winning goal during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match against St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Supporters celebrate after Minnesota United defeated St. Louis CITY 3-2 in the US Open Cup Round of 16 match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United fans celebrate during a US Open Cup match against Saint Louis City SC at Allianz Field on May 21st, 2025

Supporters hold up two-pole banners featuring Minnesota United players Joaquín Pereyra (26) and Morris Duggan (23) during the US Open Cup Round of 16 match against St. Louis CITY at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United players celebrate after defeating St. Louis CITY in the US Open Cup Round of 16 match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Wessel Speel (96) applauds the fans after defeating St. Louis CITY 3-2 in the US Open Cup Round of 16 match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United head coach Eric Ramsay answers question from the media after defeating St. Louis CITY in the US Open Cup Round of 16 match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

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