Minnesota Aurora FC hosted Salvo SC for a preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
To kick off their fifth season celebrations, Minnesota Aurora FC hosted Salvo SC’s WPSL side for a preseason friendly on Saturday evening at TCO Stadium, and NSJ was at the pitch to capture the action.
Northland Soccer Journal is also proud to announce the start of our NSJ Sports Photography Internship program for up-and-coming sports photographers. The goal of this program is to give student photographers the opportunity to hone their sports photography craft by providing field access, technical direction, publication, and positive support from NSJ’s experienced photography staff. Our inaugural photography intern, Emalyn Streifel, is featured below!
Minnesota Aurora FC head coach Jen Larrick, returning for a second season at the helm, at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC defender/midfielder Talia Coury (9) warms up ahead of the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC mascot Rory the Aurorasaurus shows off for the camera at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Aurora huddle at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Emalyn Streifel)Salvo FC forward Audrina Hess prepares to kick off at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Hannah Boughton (15) dribbles the ball at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC forward/midfielder Maia Tabion (8) at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC forward/midfielder Maia Tabion (8) vies for the ball against Salvo FC defenders #16 and #21 at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Salvo FC defender #23 clears the ball at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC defender Haylee Mersereau (11) kicks the ball at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Emalyn Streifel)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Hannah Boughton (15) passes the ball at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Emalyn Streifel)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) makes a break against Salvo FC #10 at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Salvo FC defender #10 slide tackles the ball away from Minnesota Aurora FC defender/midfielder Talia Coury (9) at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC forward/midfielder Maia Tabion (8) dribbles the ball at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Salvo FC goalkeeper #99 shuts down an attack by Minnesota Aurora FC defender/midfielder Talia Coury (9) at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC defender Olivia Albert (4) clears the ball at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC defender/midfielder Talia Coury (9) jumps for a header at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Jeanette Fieldsend (20) and Salvo FC #17 at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC defender Kaitlyn Slocum (10) dribbles the ball at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) strikes the ball at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC defender Capriel Winder (41) and Salvo FC #16 contest the ball at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Skye Leach (5) and Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Thalia Morisi (18) celebrate a goal at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Olivia Rush (17) and Salvo FC contest the ball at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC defender Kyra Karfonta (13) at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Emalyn Streifel)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Hadli Barrera (25) at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Emalyn Streifel)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) at the Aurora vs Salvo preseason friendly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Emalyn Streifel)
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The weather battle resumed in a gritty, scrappy battle at Lakeville North High School, where Sioux Falls has not won. Thunder entered the game on the back of a 1-0 win against Joy AC. On the other hand, it was the NPSL debut for the hosts, although they warmed up
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