Photo Gallery: Minnesota Blizzard FC vs Iowa Demon Hawks

Iowa entered the match looking to cap off an undefeated regular season. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

Gabe Arreguin plays defense for the Minnesota Blizzard. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

Devan DiGrado takes a shot. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

DiGrado and the Blizzard play defense. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

Erik Perreira and Francesco Esteban confer with the referees and a Demon Hawks player. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

Erik Perreira communicates with his teammates. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

The Blizzard are unlucky as their shot beats the keeper, but hits the post. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

Diego Navia carries the ball through midfield. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

Papis Diagana plays defense for the Blizzard. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

Gabe Arreguin gives his assignment no room to move. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

Francesco Esteban watches the ball fly past. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

Spencer Overturf and Diego Yang watch as Danny Burgos returns to the turf after a leaping attempt at a save. The shot hit off the crossbar. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

Player battle for position as the ball heads their way. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

Hubert Kopany dribbles at the Iowa defense. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

Efrain Tellez prepares to play the ball. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

Danny Burgos and the Blizzard concede a goal to Iowa. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

Devan DiGrado dribbles while Spencer Overturf looks on. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

Devan DiGrado's shot deflects off of an Iowa defender and into the net. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

The Blizzard play defense. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

Alejandro Corona of Iowa is given a straight red for "indecent language" while the Blizzard bench applauds. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal

In the midst of some tense moments between the teams following the red card, both team's goalkeepers found a moment of levity to the amusement of the Blizzard bench. Photo taken at Centennial Sports Arena in Circle Pines, MN on Sunday, April 12, 2026 by PJ Ryan / Northland Soccer Journal