Salmon Bay edges Minnesota Aurora in USL W semifinal on penalties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 5:57 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
SoccerIn the USL W semifinal on Saturday in Seattle, the Minnesota Aurora faced Salmon Bay, with the match concluding in a dramatic penalty shootout. After a 1-1 draw through regulation and extra time, Salmon Bay triumphed 4-3 on penalties, eliminating the Aurora from playoff contention. Ai Kitigawa scored the Aurora's opening goal from a penalty in the 29th minute, but a late equalizer from U’i Kaaihue in stoppage time forced the shootout. Despite a strong season, with the Aurora finishing 14-1 overall, their run ended abruptly against Salmon Bay, who will advance to face Vermont in the championship match.
- •Match ended 1-1 after regulation and extra time.
- •Minnesota Aurora led 1-0 until a late Salmon Bay penalty.
- •Aurora goalkeeper Taylor Fox missed the final penalty kick.
- •Salmon Bay advances to meet Vermont in the final.
- 5:57 AMYahoo Sports — Aurora’s USL W title hopes cast asunder by Salmon Bay
"If you like penalty kicks, Saturday night’s USL W semifinal playoff game was for you. The Minnesota Aurora women’s soccer team fell to host Salmon Bay 4-3 on penalty kicks after the two teams battled to a 1-1 draw through regulation and added extra time in Seattle. Salmon Bay advances to the league title game against Vermont, while the Aurora season came to a sudden and stunning conclusion. ...
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