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.
Minnesota United players celebrate after defeating Sporting KC 3-1 at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
The Loons fought back again after going down by a goal in the first half to Sporting KC with three of their own later in the second half. Minnesota United vs Sporting KC has been billed as the nicest rivalry in sports but that moniker didn't fit with Wednesday's match. Take a look back at all the heated moments and goals from the 3-1 win that keeps the Loons playoff hopes alive.
Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Minnesota United midfielder Aziel Jackson (16) heads the ball during the match against Sporting KC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) dribbles the ball as Sporting KC midfielder Kwaku Agyabeng (20) applies pressure during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) dribbles the ball as Sporting KC midfielder Kwaku Agyabeng (20) applies pressure during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Sporting KC defender Emir Karić (18) impedes Minnesota United midfielder Aziel Jackson (16) as he rushes towards the goal during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Minnesota United forward Mauricio González (18) dribbles around Sporting KC midfielder Jacob Davis (8) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)The crowd reacts after Sporting KC forward Taylor Calheira (19) clears the ball after the whistle and hits a fan during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United defender Cherrion Valerius (52) confronts Sporting KC defender Jansen Miller (15) after pushing down Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) down during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United goalkeeper Drake Callender (12) makes a save during the match against Sporting KC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)A supporter waves a flag after Minnesota United forward Mauricio González (18) scored a goal during the match against Sporting KC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The goal was reviewed and was called back for a foul. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Sporting KC defender Jansen Miller (15) and Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) have words during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) and Sporting KC defender Jansen Miller (15) during the match KC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) makes a pass during the match against Sporting KC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United forward Mauricio González (18) simulates a foul after colliding with Sporting KC defender Ian James (2) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. González was issued a yellow card for the dive. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Supporters celebrate a goal by Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) during the match against Sporting KC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United forward Mauricio González (18) scores a goal during the match against Sporting KC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United forward Mauricio González (18) scores a goal during the match against Sporting KC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Supporters celebrate a goal during the match between Minnesota United and Sporting KC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Supporters celebrate after Minnesota United defeated Sporting KC 3-1 at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Supporters celebrate after Minnesota United defeated Sporting KC 3-1 at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Supporters celebrate after Minnesota United defeated Sporting KC 3-1 at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Minnesota United players celebrate after defeating Sporting KC 3-1 at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Scenes during the Minnesota United and Sporting KC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Dan Mick)Minnesota United midfielder Tomás Chancalay (8) hands his jersey to a child in the crowd after the match against Sporting KC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)A supporter informs Minnesota United midfielder Nectarios Triantis (25) they share the same hometown after the match against Sporting KC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)Minnesota United head coach Cameron Knowles takes questions from the media after defeating Sporting KC 3-1 at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota United is four points back with six points left to get. But through no fault of their own, the club could be out of contention before they touch the turf.
