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Minnesota United defeats Sporting Kansas City 3-1 in MLS playoff chase

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 2:37 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Summary

Minnesota United secured a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City at Allianz Field on October 28, preserving their slim hopes of qualifying for the MLS Cup Playoffs. The Loons fell behind in the 31st minute when Taylor Calheira scored for Kansas City. However, Minnesota equalized in the 72nd minute via a header from Anthony Markanich. Nector Triantis assisted Maricuio Gonzalez for the go-ahead goal, and Kelvin Yeboah added a late insurance goal in the 88th minute. The win is crucial for Minnesota as they aim to avoid elimination after a previous scoreless draw against Houston.

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  • •Minnesota United improves to 9-12-11 with 38 points.
  • •Sporting Kansas City drops to 6-22-4 and remains last in the West.
  • •Loons fell behind after a mistake led to Kansas City's goal.
  • •Two late goals secured the comeback victory for Minnesota.
  • •Match took place at Allianz Field on October 28.
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  • 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Loons stave off playoff elimination with 3-1 win over Kansas City
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Minnesota United kept alive its slim MLS Cup Playoffs hopes with a 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City at Allianz Field on Wednesday. After the damaging scoreless draw against Houston last weekend, the Loons (9-12-11, 38 points) needed a victory to ward off being eliminated and Minnesota got a comeback to do so against last-place Sporting (6-22-4, 22 points). The Loons fell behind in 31st minute ...

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