Photo Gallery: MNUFC vs Austin FC

September 19, 2025|In MNUFC, MNUFC Galleries, Northland Soccer Journal, US Open Cup

Dayne St. Clair made a number of key saves to keep Minnesota United in contention for a win over Austin FC and then host the US Open Cup Final. The match was scoreless until Austin FC scored the opening goal in the final seconds of stoppage time of the first half. Joaquín Pereyra then delivered and excellent free kick to draw level in the 68′. The Loons had a few last grasps at a game winner before it looked like it was to be decided by penalty kicks. In the 120′ after Dayne St. Clair made an initial save and the ball was deflected to CJ Fodrey when he scored a goal and snatched away from the Loons in the final seconds for an Austin FC victory.

Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) greets fans before the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Nectarios Triantis (25) greets fans before the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) greets fans before the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) greets fans before the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) greets fans before the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

An MLS Cup Playoffs billboard is on display before the US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Austin FC supporters head towards the stadium before the US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United supporters shout towards the Austin FC supporters before the US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Supporters meet up before the US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Supporters meet up before the US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by TJ Lor/JUAL Visuals)

Supporters march to the stadium for the US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) during the US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by TJ Lor/JUAL Visuals)

Minnesota United players Robin Lod (17) and Kelvin Yeboah (9) pounce on a loose ball during the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Supporters wave their scarves during the US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by TJ Lor/JUAL Visuals)

Austin FC defender Mateja Djordjević (35) and Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) chase down the ball during the US Open Cup Semifinal match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) goes down injured during the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall (15) marks Austin FC forward Myrto Uzuni (10) during the US Open Cup Semifinal match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by TJ Lor/JUAL Visuals)

Traveling Austin FC fans celebrate after Austin FC forward Osman Bukari (11) scored a goal during the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Minnesota United at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Nectarios Triantis (25) lunges towards Austin FC forward Myrto Uzuni (10) during the US Open Cup Semifinal match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by TJ Lor/JUAL Visuals)

Minnesota United midfielder Joseph Rosales (8) take a free kick during the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by TJ Lor/JUAL Visuals)

Minnesota United midfielder Nectarios Triantis (25) flicks the ball during the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) takes a shot during the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by TJ Lor/JUAL Visuals)

Austin FC forward Osman Bukari (11) makes a pass as Minnesota United midfielder Nectarios Triantis (25) approaches during the US Open Cup Semifinal match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by TJ Lor/JUAL Visuals)

Minnesota United midfielder Nectarios Triantis (25) during the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by TJ Lor/JUAL Visuals)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) makes a save during the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Joaquín Pereyra (26) scores a goal off a free kick during the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Nicolás Romero (5) celebrates after teammate during the US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Joaquín Pereyra (26) scored a goal and then celebrates with teammates Dominik Fitz (7) and Wil Trapp (20) during the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United team captain Michael Boxall (15) during the US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Dominik Fitz (7) dribbles the ball during the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by TJ Lor/JUAL Visuals)

Minnesota United midfielder Joseph Rosales (8) fends off Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey (19) during the US Open Cup Semifinal match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) takes a shot during the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) reacts to his shot being saved during the US Open Cup Semifinal match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

A capo cheers on the Loons during the US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Supporters wave flags during the US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall (15) looks on as Austin FC players Oleksandr Svatok (5) and Julio Cascante (18) celebrate after winning 2-1 during the US Open Cup Semifinal match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

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