Minnesota United FC vs 20.09.26 00:302 – 3Full Time
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Match report
Reus double turns tide as Galaxy stun Minnesota United 3-2
Minnesota United suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer's Regular Season - 26, a result that leaves Cameron Knowles' side struggling in 23rd place. The match at Allianz Field swung several times, with Minnesota leading at half-time before Galaxy fought back in the second half to leave with all three points.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Pablo Ruiz gave the visitors an early lead in the 12th minute, but Minnesota United responded quickly through Marcus Caldeira, who converted a William Trapp assist just past the half-hour mark. Kelvin Yeboah then put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot in the 30th minute, sending the sides in at half-time with Minnesota holding a 2-1 advantage.
The second half belonged to Los Angeles Galaxy. João Klauss levelled the score in the 76th minute with an assist from Marco Reus, and four minutes later Reus turned provider into scorer himself, finishing off a move set up by Calegari to make it 2-3 and settle the contest.
Minnesota held more of the ball, with 56 percent possession, and edged the shot count 16 to 15, but it was Galaxy who made their late chances count to complete the turnaround.
Marco Reus contributed a goal and an assist as Los Angeles Galaxy overturned a half-time deficit, earning the highest rating on the pitch at 8.54.
Minnesota United committed 14 fouls to Galaxy's 8, reflecting a fiercely contested afternoon at Allianz Field.
Los Angeles Galaxy won 3–2 away against Minnesota United FC (half-time 2–1).
Minnesota United FC met Los Angeles Galaxy in the Major League Soccer (Regular Season - 26). Kick-off was Sunday, 20 September 2026, 00:30 UTC at Allianz Field. Referee: Sergii Demianchuk.
Team pages: Minnesota United FC · Los Angeles Galaxy · Major League Soccer
Key moments
- 12' Goal: Pablo Ruiz — 0–1
- 23' Goal: Marcus Caldeira (assist: William Trapp) — 1–1
- 30' Goal (penalty): Kelvin Yeboah — 2–1
- 76' Goal: João Klauss (assist: Marco Reus) — 2–2
- 80' Goal: Marco Reus (assist: Calegari) — 2–3
Starting line-ups
Minnesota United FC (3-4-1-2)
Los Angeles Galaxy (4-3-3)
Sirius · Why these numbers
Before kick-off Sirius gave Minnesota United FC 53%, the draw 25%, Los Angeles Galaxy 22%. It finished Minnesota United FC 2–3 Los Angeles Galaxy.
A slight rating edge to Minnesota United FC, little else — Minnesota United FC are a shade stronger on our strength rating, and Major League Soccer home advantage on top gives Minnesota United FC the lean. The draw at 25% is held down by a high-scoring environment.
Why Minnesota United FC at 53%?
Minnesota United FC sit 72 points higher on our strength rating — 1552 to 1480. Sides with a 50–100-point rating edge at home won 50.4% of 10,474 such games. Major League Soccer home sides out-perform the global norm — and the difference mostly flows to away wins (25.8% vs 30.2%). Major League Soccer homes won 49.3% of 5,175 games vs 44.9% across all 100,303 — outside the noise band, so the tally moves accordingly.
Why only 53%?
Los Angeles Galaxy sit -0.42 goals per game below chance-quality — cold streaks like this have bounced back. Visitors this cold went on to win 32.4% of 1,375 games, vs 29.2% for visitors finishing normally.
Why the draw at 25%?
With a rating gap this size the draw starts at 26.5%. These teams' recent games average 3.3 goals — a high-scoring environment. Games in that environment drew 22.8% of 17,242. The goals environment takes 2.3 points off the draw.
What did we measure but not count?
Minnesota United FC are missing their first-choice keeper and 2 more regular starters — Kyle Duncan, Michael Boxall, Drake Callender — about 28% of their usual starting-XI weight. Our measured receipt covers one-sided absences only, and the picture here isn't one-sided — both squads are short. Los Angeles Galaxy won 3 of the last 6 meetings with Minnesota United FC. The record is 3 wins for Los Angeles Galaxy, 2 draws and 1 win for Minnesota United FC. These were 6 Major League Soccer games played at both grounds between 16 May 2024 and 5 April 2026. Latest meeting: 5 April 2026 — Los Angeles Galaxy 1–2 Minnesota United FC. Los Angeles Galaxy lead the 6-match record, although Minnesota United FC won the latest encounter. In 5,643 historical matches between similarly rated teams, visiting sides with the stronger head-to-head record won 28.1%.
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About this match
On this page: the Minnesota United FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Major League Soccer fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What was the final score of Minnesota United FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy?
Los Angeles Galaxy won 3–2 away against Minnesota United FC (half-time 2–1).
›Who scored in Minnesota United FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy?
Pablo Ruiz (12') for Los Angeles Galaxy; Marcus Caldeira (23') for Minnesota United FC; Kelvin Yeboah (30') (penalty) for Minnesota United FC; João Klauss (76') for Los Angeles Galaxy; Marco Reus (80') for Los Angeles Galaxy.
›Where can I watch Minnesota United FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Minnesota United FC 2–3 Los Angeles Galaxy are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Minnesota United FC and Los Angeles Galaxy?
Minnesota United FC and Los Angeles Galaxy have met 10 times — 3 wins for Minnesota United FC, 4 wins for Los Angeles Galaxy and 3 draws.