Photo Gallery: MNUFC vs Holstein Kiel

July 8, 2025|In International, MNUFC, MNUFC Galleries

MNUFC hosted Bundesliga 2’s Holstein Kiel at the tail end of the German squad’s USA tour. While the game ended in a 0-0 draw, we got to see a lot of fresh faces out on the pitch and a number of Twos players made their first-team and Allianz Field debuts at the game. Here are our photos from the sidelines.

Holstein Kiel defender Timo Becker (17) passes the ball at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Holstein Kiel defender David Zec (26) intercepts a pass by Minnesota United midfielder Curt Calov (34) at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United defender Britton Fischer (35) defends a press by Holstein Kiel defender Niklas Niehoff (29) at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United defender Kieran Chandler (33) is held by Holstein Kiel defender Lasse Rosenboom (23) at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Hoyeon Jung (22) looks for a pass at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United defender DJ Taylor (27) dribbles the ball at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Sam Shashoua (19) dribbles the ball through Holstein Kiel midfielders Nicolai Remberg (22) and Robert Wagner (39) at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Holstein Kiel forward Marcus Müller (25) heads the ball at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Alec Smir (1) punches the ball away from Holstein Kiel midfielder Robert Wagner (39) at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United defender Britton Fischer (35) kicks the ball at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United defender DJ Taylor (27) and Holstein Kiel defender Niklas Niehoff (29) at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United defender Kipp Keller (12) is unable to keep the ball in play with a header at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Loïc Mesanvi (90) watches as his shot on goal bounces off the goalpost at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Holstein Kiel defenders Lasse Rosenboom (23) and David Zec (26) prevent a shot by Minnesota United midfielder Loïc Mesanvi (90) from going into the goal at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United forward Darius Randell (98) dribbles the ball with Holstein Kiel defender David Zec (26) in tow at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Hoyeon Jung (22) waits for the second half kickoff at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United defender Britton Fischer (35) and Holstein Kiel defender Leon Parduzi (40) jump for a header at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

MNUFC Assistant Coach Dennis Lawrence at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Alec Smir (1) makes a save at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Alec Smir (1) kicks the ball at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United defender Kieran Chandler (33) prepares to take a throw-in at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Holstein Kiel goalkeeper Thomas Dähne (21) punches the ball away from Minnesota United defender Britton Fischer (35) at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United forward Luke Hill (39) traps a high ball at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United defender Britton Fischer (35) heads the ball at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United forward Luke Hill (39) and Holstein Kiel defender Carl Johansson (5) jump for a header at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota United defender Devin Padelford (2) is knocked down from a header by Holstein Kiel midfielder Finn Porath (8) at the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

A blazing sunset following the conclusion of the MNUFC v Holstein Kiel international friendly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

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