Pereyra scores twice as Minnesota United tops LAFC 3-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 3:53 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Joaquín Pereyra scored two goals, and Cherrion Valerius added another as Minnesota United defeated Los Angeles FC 3-1. The match took place in Los Angeles on November 1. This win keeps Minnesota's playoff hopes alive as they approach the end of the season, trailing a playoff spot by just two points with one match remaining. LAFC, having already secured a playoff berth, suffered their first loss after a four-match unbeaten streak.
- •Minnesota United improves to 10-12-11 with the victory.
- •Pereyra scored in the 29th and 81st minutes.
- •Valerius netted his first MLS goal in the 34th minute.
- •LAFC has clinched a playoff spot but missed a top-four finish.
- •Next match for Minnesota is against San Jose on November 4.
- 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Pereyra, Valerius help Minnesota United stay in postseason hunt with 3-1 victory over LAFC
"LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joaquín Pereyra scored two goals, defender Cherrion Valerius scored the first of his career and Minnesota United kept its postseason hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles FC on Sunday night.Minnesota United (10-12-11) pulled within two points of a Western Conference postseason berth with one match remaining.
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