It was MLS Decision Day and Fan Appreciation Night at Allianz Field on Saturday. Once again the Loons fought back after trailing at halftime and scored three goals of their own in the second half. Despite their efforts other results in the Western Conference didn't go their way and Minnesota will miss out on the 2026 MLS Playoffs. Take a look back at final match of the season with our photo gallery.
Supporters march to the stadium for the match between Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, November 7, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Minnesota United defender Jefferson Díaz (28) heads the ball during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, November 7, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)San Jose Earthquakes forward Preston Judd (19) scores a goal against Minnesota United goalkeeper Drake Callender (12) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, November 7, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Minnesota United defender Jefferson Díaz (28) heads the ball during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, November 7, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen PhotographyScenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Minnesota United defender Morris Duggan (23) during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, November 7, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Minnesota United midfielder Nectarios Triantis (25) celebrates after scoring a goal as teammates Marcus Caldeira (22) and Jefferson Díaz (28) follow behind during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, November 7, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Minnesota United midfielder Nectarios Triantis (25) scores a goal during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, November 7, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Supporters celebrate after Minnesota United defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, November 7, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Supporters celebrate after Minnesota United defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, November 7, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Tim MchLaughlin)Minnesota United defender Morris Duggan (23) speaks to the crowd after defeating the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, November 7, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Scenes during the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)
Minnesota United hosted Sporting KC on Wednesday night billed as the "Nicest rivalry in sports". But the match was anything but nice, but rather a gritty affair.
