Minnesota United midfielder Joaquín Pereyra (26) evades a tackle by Atlante FC defender Aarón Quirós (44) during the Leagues Cup match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
The Loons were already eliminated from the Leagues Cup before this match took place but they closed out their 2026 campaign with a victory. The Loons fell behind to Atlante FC in 32nd minute but rallied with three goals of their own all of which Joaquín Pereyra played a role in. Pereyra's two goals and an assist earned the Argentine the Man of the Match honors.
MNUFC now shift their focus back to MLS regular season play on Saturday, August 15 when they head to Utah to take on Real Salt Lake.
A Leagues Cup branded corner flag before the match between Minnesota United and Atlante FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)A supporter dons a US Open Cup shirt before the Leagues Cup match between Minnesota United and Atlante FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United defender Kyle Duncan (3) and Atlante FC midfielder Edgar Jiménez (34) fight for the ball during the Leagues Cup match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Atlante FC defender Aarón Quirós (44) fouls Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) during the Leagues Cup match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Quirós recieved a yellow card for the foul. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United defender DJ Taylor (27) takes a shot during the Leagues Cup match against Atlante FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) stretches out to kick the ball during the Leagues Cup match against Atlante FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9)during the Leagues Cup match against Atlante FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United midfielder Joaquín Pereyra (26) crosses the ball during the Leagues Cup match against Atlante FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United defender Kieran Chandler (33) during the Leagues Cup match against Atlante FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) reacts after a missed goal scoring opportunity during the Leagues Cup match against Atlante FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United midfielder Joaquín Pereyra (26) evades a tackle by Atlante FC defender Aarón Quirós (44) during the Leagues Cup match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United forward Mauricio González (18) heads the ball before Atlante FC goalkeeper Óscar Jiménez (1) during the Leagues Cup match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United forward Marcus Caldeira (22) dribbles the ball during the Leagues Cup match against Atlante FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United midfielder Tomás Chancalay (8) heads the ball during the Leagues Cup match between Minnesota United and Atlante FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United midfielder Joaquín Pereyra (26) scores a goal against Atlante FC goalkeeper Óscar Jiménez (1) during the Leagues Cup match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Atlante FC defender Aarón Quirós (44) fails to prevenet Minnesota United midfielder Joaquín Pereyra (26) from scoring a goal during the Leagues Cup match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United defeated Atlante FC 3-1 in a Leagues Cup match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United players thank the supporters after defeating Atlante FC 3-1 in a Leagues Cup match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.,on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
