A baby wanders onto field during Minnesota United match in San Jose
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:57 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
During the Minnesota United match against the Earthquakes on August 22, 2026, a toddler unexpectedly wandered onto the field at PayPal Park in San Jose, California. The match was nearing its conclusion, with Minnesota United leading 5-1. Apple TV commentator Kyndra de St. Aubin noted the interruption, while MNUFC head coach Cameron Knowles humorously reacted to the commotion. Stadium staff quickly retrieved the child and returned him to an adult, with attendees displaying light-hearted reactions. MNUFC's social media team later made a playful post about the incident.
- •Match featured Minnesota United vs. Earthquakes on August 22, 2026.
- •Minnesota United was leading 5-1 at the time of the interruption.
- •A toddler wandered onto the field, prompting reactions from players and staff.
- •Stadium staff promptly returned the child to an adult.
- •MNUFC social media team shared a humorous post about the incident.
- 3:29 PMThe Guardian Sport — Toddler invades pitch during Minnesota’s MLS win over San Jose: ‘There’s a baby on the field’
- 1:57 PMYahoo Sports — Baby wanders onto field during Minnesota United-San Jose Earthquakes MLS match
- 6:07 AMYahoo Sports — A baby wanders onto field during Minnesota United match in San Jose
"Child wandered on field during MNUFC’s 5-1 win Minnesota posts win was ‘Like taking money from a baby’ A toddler interrupted a Major League Soccer match between Minnesota United and San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday by invading the pitch – a bizarre scene punctuated by an on-air analyst saying, “There’s a baby on the field.” With a minute and a half to play in the game that Minnesota won 5-1 at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, the small child took to the field – and the referee blew his whistle to stop play. Continue reading...
"Minnesota United was putting the final touches on a 5-1 win over the Earthquakes on Saturday when the MLS match was interrupted by cuteness. “Oh, there’s a baby on the field,” said Apple TV commentator Kyndra de St. Aubin said from PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. A toddler had escaped seats along the sideline and wandered onto the field, with a stadium staff member shown picking up the smiling ...
"The unexpected visitor took the field in the closing minutes of United's 5-1 win over the Earthquakes.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 24, 2026, 3:29 PMToddler invades pitch during Minnesota’s MLS win over San Jose: ‘There’s a baby on the field’
Child wandered on field during MNUFC’s 5-1 win Minnesota posts win was ‘Like taking money from a baby’ A toddler interrupted a Major League Soccer match between Minnesota United and San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday by invading the pitch – a bizarre scene punctuated by an on-air analyst saying, “There’s a baby on the field.” With a minute and a half to play in the game that Minnesota won 5-1 at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, the small child took to the field – and the referee blew his whistle to stop play. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 1:57 PMBaby wanders onto field during Minnesota United-San Jose Earthquakes MLS match
The unexpected visitor took the field in the closing minutes of United's 5-1 win over the Earthquakes.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 6:07 AMA baby wanders onto field during Minnesota United match in San Jose
Minnesota United was putting the final touches on a 5-1 win over the Earthquakes on Saturday when the MLS match was interrupted by cuteness. “Oh, there’s a baby on the field,” said Apple TV commentator Kyndra de St. Aubin said from PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. A toddler had escaped seats along the sideline and wandered onto the field, with a stadium staff member shown picking up the smiling ...
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