Photo Gallery: Minnesota United vs FC Kaiserslautern

June 30, 2023|In MNUFC Galleries

Minnesota United hosted the Budesliga 2 side, FC Kaiserlautern, in an international friendly at Allianz Field. Terrence Boyd got the visitors off to a quick start but the Loons came back with two quick goals of their own later in the first half. The match was delayed shortly into the halftime break when lighting struck within 8 miles of Allianz Field. Another lighting strike occurred partly into the delay and the clock was reset for another 30 minutes per safety protocols. After the halt in action the Loons came out with a completely new team as a number of MNUFC2 players entered the game. Minnesota held out to retain their 2-1 lead and secure a win before hosting the Portland Timbers on Saturday July 1, 2023.

FC Kaiserlautern forward Terrence Boyd (13) celebrates after scoring a against Minnesota United goalkeeper Eric Dick (13) during an international friendly at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

FC Kaiserlautern defender Tymoteusz Puchacz (15) crosses the ball during an international friendly against Minnesota United at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Miguel Tapias (4) and FC Kaiserlautern forward Terrence Boyd (13) jump up for a header during an international friendly at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Wil Trapp (20) takes the ball away from FC Kaiserlautern forward Terrence Boyd (13)during the international friendly between Minnesota United and FC Kaiserslautern at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Ménder García (28) celebrates after scoring a goal during an international friendly against FC Kaiserslautern at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Supporters in The Wonderwall cellebrate after a goal during an international friendly between Minnesota United and FC Kaiserslautern at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Rain fall during the international friendly between Minnesota United and FC Kaiserslautern at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

FC Kaiserslautern supporters in the away section at Allianz Fiela during the international friendly between Minnesota United and FC Kaiserslautern in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

During the international friendly between Minnesota United and FC Kaiserslautern at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Fans wait out a weather delay during an international friendly between Minnesota United and FC Kaiserslautern at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Fans abandoned their scarves while they wait out a weather delay during an international friendly between Minnesota United and FC Kaiserslautern at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Emmanuel Iwe (42) attempts to get by FC Kaiserlautern defender Lars Bünning (22) during an international friendly at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United supporters celebrate after Minnesota United defeated FC Kaiserslautern 2-1 in an international friendly at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

FC Kaiserlautern and Minnesota United midfielder Emmanuel Iwe (42) during the international friendly at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

FC Kaiserlautern forward Terrence Boyd (13) interacts with fans after an international friendly between Minnesota United and FC Kaiserslautern at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Kervin Arriaga (33) tosses a ball to a fan after an international friendly between Minnesota United and FC Kaiserslautern at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

A supporter catches a ball that Minnesota United midfielder Kervin Arriaga (33) tossed into the crowd after an international friendly between Minnesota United and FC Kaiserslautern at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Rory O’Driscoll makes his senior side debut and takes poses with friends and family after an international friendly between Minnesota United and FC Kaiserslautern at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

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