Markanich and González score to secure Minnesota's 3-1 victory over Sporting KC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Anthony Markanich and Mauricio González each scored four minutes apart in the second half, helping Minnesota secure a 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on October 28, 2026. Markanich equalized in the 72nd minute with his ninth goal of the season, followed by González's goal shortly after. Kelvin Yeboah also contributed, scoring his 18th of the season. Sporting KC, having previously scored through Taylor Calheira in the first half, has now lost four consecutive matches. Minnesota continues to push for a playoff spot with their recent unbeaten streak of five matches, including two victories. Both teams have upcoming matches, with Kansas City set to host Houston and Minnesota facing LAFC.
- •Minnesota wins 3-1 against Sporting Kansas City.
- •Markanich scored the equalizer in the 72nd minute.
- •González followed with another goal shortly after.
- •Kelvin Yeboah added his 18th goal of the season.
- •Sporting KC has lost four straight matches.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Anthony Markanich and Mauricio González score 4 minutes apart to help Minnesota beat Sporting KC 3-1
"(AP) — Anthony Markanich and Mauricio González scored four minutes apart midway through the second half and Kelvin Yeboah added his 18th goal of the season to help Minnesota beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 on Wednesday night.Minnesota (9-12-11), which entered with a six-point gap to make up for a playoff spot, is unbeaten in its last five matches with two victories.
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