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Photo Gallery: Aurora vs Rochester (USL-W Season Opener)

Aurora launched their fifth season and 2026 campaign with a blistering 6-0 defeat over visiting Rochester FC on Thursday evening. Here are our photos from the pitch!

,   and  Michael Lake ,   and  Seth Steffenhagen
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Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) scores a hat-trick at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Armando Ocampo of Los Ocampo performs the coin toss at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC USL-W season opener on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Rochester FC player Jessica Dodd (26) slide tackles Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
The ball sails into the net off a strike by Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) for Aurora’s first goal of the 2026 USL-W campaign at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC celebrate their first goal of the season by midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
The crowd at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC defender Amelia Brown (52) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC head coach Jen Larrick at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) scores a goal off a penalty kick during the match against Rochester FC at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC celebrate a second goal off a PK by midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Thalia Morisi (18) dribbles the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Olivia Rush (17) dribbles the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC goalkeeper Taylor Fox (1) pushes the Aurora defense up at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Hannah Boughton (15) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC defender Kyra Karfonta (13) shakes Rochester player Peyton Beem (7) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC defender Amelia Brown (52) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Hannah Boughton (15) makes a fast break at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Rochester goalkeeper Kyla Holmes (0) makes a save against Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Hannah Boughton (15) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Jeanette Fieldsend (20) dribbles the during the match against Rochester FC at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Skye Leach (5) dribbles the ball during the match against Rochester FC at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Hannah Boughton (15) takes a shot on goal at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC defender Capriel Winder (41) takes a shot on goal from distance at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) dribbles the ball with Rochester player Ella Kane (17) in pursuit at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Jeanette Fieldsend (20) celebrates after scoring a goal at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC defender Kalo Iongi (3) dribbles the ball with Rochester player Ella Kane (17) defending at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) scores a hat-trick at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) celebrates her third goal of the match at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Hadli Barrera (25) dribbles the ball with Rochester FC player Maya Schofield (12) defending at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Talia Coury (9) breaks away from Rochester FC defender Mariana Brito (18) during the match at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Talia Coury (9) breaks away from Rochester FC defender Mariana Brito (18) during the match at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Hadli Barrera (25) dribbles the ball during the match against Rochester FC at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Hadli Barrera (25) dribbles the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC defender/midfielder Talia Coury (9) attempts to dribble around Rochester player Ella Kane (17) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC defender/midfielder Talia Coury (9) shakes Rochester player Ella Kane (17) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC defender Kaitlyn Slocum (10) makes a pass as Rochester FC player Betsy Huckaby (9) applies pressure during the match at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC defender Hannah Boughton (15) dribbles the ball during the match against Rochester FC at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Jeanette Fieldsend (20) dribbles the ball during the match against Rochester FC at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC forward/midfielder Maia Tabion (8) controls the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC defender Kalo Iongi (3) with the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Hadli Barrera (25) dribbles the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Talia Coury (9) passes the ball during the match against Rochester FC at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Olivia Rush (17) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC defender Kyra Karfonta (13) looks for a passing opportunity at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) reacts to being named Player of the Match at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
A supporter waves a flag during the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC defender Kaitlyn Slocum (10) dribbles the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Revontulet celebrate after Minnesota Aurora FC defeated Rochester FC 6-0 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC forward/midfielder Maia Tabion (8), defender/midfielder Talia Coury (9), and defender Kaitlyn Slocum (10) sign autographs at Autograph Alley following the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC mascot Rory the Aurorasaurus signs autographs at Autograph Alley following the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC defender Amelia Brown (52) signs autographs at Autograph Alley following the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Rochester FC match on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

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