Minnesota United FC hosted the Philadelphia Union in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at Allianz Field in front of 4,216 fans. A couple of late goals by the Union pushed this match into extra time and a penalty shoot out. The Loons won 3-3 (7-6 PKs) and will move on to the round of 16.
The draw for the next round happens today at 1:00pm. The Loons will be paired against Austin FC, Chicago Fire FC or Houston Dynamo FC.
Minnesota United midfielder Franco Fragapane (7) dribbles through Philadelphia Union defender Nathan Harriel (26) and defender Damion Lowe (17) during the Minnesota United v. Philadelphia Union match on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)
Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) and Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake (18) converse while Minnesota United midfielder Franco Fragapane (7) looks on during the US Open Cup Round of 32 match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Supporters react to Minnesota United goalkeeper Clint Irwin (1) making a save during the penalty shootout at the US Open Cup Round of 32 match between Minnesota United and the Philadelphia Union at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota United goalkeeper Clint Irwin (1) makes the game winning save during a penalty shootout against Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner (27) in the US Open Cup Round of 32 match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota United goalkeeper Clint Irwin (1) celebrates with teammates after making the game winning save during the US Open Cup Round of 32 match between Minnesota United and the Philadelphia Union at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
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