Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) dribbles the ball as Sioux Falls City FC midfielder Hailee Christensen (11) chases during the match at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora hosted USL-W Heartland Division #2 Sioux Falls City FC on Wednesday night and quickly took a 2-0 lead in the opening minutes. Here are our photos from the pitch, featuring photos from contributing photographer Zachary Diaz.
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Minnesota Aurora FC defender Kyra Karfonta (13) waves to fans at the Minnesota Aurora vs Sioux Falls City USL-W match on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Zachary Diaz)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Maia Tabion (8) scored a goal and then smiles at teammate Flavie Dubé (12) for the assist during the match against Sioux Falls City FC at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Gracie Dunaway (2) dribbles the ball during the match against Sioux Falls City FC at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) takes a shot during the match against Sioux Falls City FC at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Flavie Dubé (12) takes a shot during the match against Sioux Falls City FC at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Gracie Dunaway (2) makes a break with Sioux Falls defending at the Minnesota Aurora vs Sioux Falls City USL-W match on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Zachary Diaz)Minnesota Aurora FC defender Haylee Mersereau (11) traps the ball during the match against Sioux Falls City FC at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) reacts after being fouled during the match against Sioux Falls City FC at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Flavie Dubé (12) and Sioux Falls City FC midfielder Madie Donovan (24) fight for the ball during the match at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Gracie Dunaway (2) dribbles the ball during the match against Sioux Falls City FC at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Maia Tabion (8) dribbles the ball during the match against Sioux Falls City FC at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Hannah Boughton (15) and a Sioux Falls player vie for the ball at the Minnesota Aurora vs Sioux Falls City USL-W match on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Zachary Diaz)Minnesota Aurora FC defender Hannah Boughton (15) wins a header over Sioux Falls City FC midfielder Dina Polanco (10) during the match at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC defender/midfielder Talia Coury (9) takes a corner kick at the Minnesota Aurora vs Sioux Falls City USL-W match on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Zachary Diaz)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder/forward Flavie Dubé (12) tries to beat Sioux Falls goalkeeper Hannah Johann (21) at the Minnesota Aurora vs Sioux Falls City USL-W match on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Zachary Diaz)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Ai Kitagawa (31) dribbles the ball as Sioux Falls City FC midfielder Hailee Christensen (11) chases during the match at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Amelia Brown (52) heads the ball during the match against Sioux Falls City FC at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC defender/midfielder Talia Coury (9) with the ball at the Minnesota Aurora vs Sioux Falls City USL-W match on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Zachary Diaz)Minnesota Aurora FC defender Kalo Iongi (3) cuts back to dribble around Sioux Falls City FC outside back Elsie Odney (20) during the match at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Hadli Barrera (25) with the ball at the Minnesota Aurora vs Sioux Falls City USL-W match on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Zachary Diaz)Sioux Falls City FC midfielder Madie Donovan (24) slide tackles Minnesota Aurora FC defender Hannah Boughton (15) during the match at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Aurora huddle following the Minnesota Aurora vs Sioux Falls City USL-W match on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Zachary Diaz)Minnesota Aurora FC goalkeepers Taylor Fox (1) and Isaac Ranson (00) sign autographs at Autograph Alley following the Minnesota Aurora vs Sioux Falls City USL-W match on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Zachary Diaz)
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