Major League Soccer Regular Season - 11
Columbus Crew 2 - 3 FT Minnesota United FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' M. Arfsten
K. Duncan 25'
31' T. Habroune (M. Arfsten)
HT
46' ↓ M. Amundsen ↑Y. Cheberko
56' H. Picard
K. Yeboah (A. Markanich) 59'
63' ↓ D. Gazdag ↑S. Bangoura
K. Yeboah (J. Pereyra) 66'
73' R. Camacho
A. Markanich (N. Triantis) 74'
↓ N. Triantis ↑W. Trapp 75'
↓ N. Romero ↑M. Boxall 75'
82' ↓ H. Picard ↑N. Akhundzade
J. Diaz 84'
↓ K. Yeboah ↑M. Dieng 89'
90'+2 ↓ D. Chambost ↑M. Farsi
90'+3 ↓ T. Habroune ↑C. Adams
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Columbus Crew
Goalkeepers
Patrick Schulte 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Steven Moreira 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Rudy Camacho 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Sean Zawadzki 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Malte Amundsen
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Maximilian Arfsten 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Taha Habroune 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Dylan Chambost 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
77
Passes
9
Duels
Hugo Picard
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Diego Rossi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dániel Gazdag 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Nicholas Hagen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yevhen Cheberko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cesar Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andres Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Farsi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sekou Tidiany Bangoura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amar Sejdic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nariman Akhundzade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chase Adams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Minnesota United FC
Goalkeepers
Drake Callender
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Jefferson Díaz 
SHIELD
4
Blocks
4
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Morris Duggan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Midfielders
Kyle Duncan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nectarios Triantis 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Owen Gene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Markanich
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Joaquín Pereyra
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Tomás Chancalay
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Kelvin Yeboah 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.7
Rating
BENCH
Alec Smir
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Michael Boxall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Devin Padelford
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kieran Chandler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D.J. Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wil Trapp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominik Fitz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Dieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2024 | Minnesota United FC | 1 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 08/05/2023 | Columbus Crew | 3 - 3 (PEN 3-4) | Minnesota United FC | Leagues Cup | Lower.com Field |
| 09/23/2020 | Columbus Crew | 2 - 1 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | MAPFRE Stadium |
| 07/29/2020 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 1 (PEN 3-5) | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Field 17 |
| 05/19/2019 | Minnesota United FC | 1 - 0 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 10/28/2018 | Columbus Crew | 3 - 2 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | MAPFRE Stadium |
| 07/04/2017 | Minnesota United FC | 0 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | TCF Bank Stadium |
03/02/2024
08/05/2023
09/23/2020
07/29/2020
05/19/2019
10/28/2018
07/04/2017
Columbus Crew Win
Minnesota United FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +1
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 10 | 23 | 21 | 6 | +15 | |
| 2 | New England Revolution | 11 | 22 | 20 | 13 | +7 | |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 12 | 22 | 26 | 21 | +5 | |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 11 | 17 | 20 | 14 | +6 | |
| 5 | FC Cincinnati | 12 | 16 | 24 | 27 | -3 | |
| 6 | Charlotte | 12 | 15 | 20 | 21 | -1 | |
| 7 | DC United | 11 | 15 | 13 | 15 | -2 | |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 12 | 15 | 19 | 28 | -9 | |
| 9 | Toronto FC | 12 | 14 | 20 | 24 | -4 | |
| 10 | CF Montreal | 11 | 12 | 16 | 23 | -7 | |
| 11 | New York City FC | 11 | 12 | 19 | 18 | +1 | |
| 12 | Columbus Crew | 11 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 0 | |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 12 | 10 | 13 | 20 | -7 | |
| 14 | Orlando City SC | 12 | 10 | 16 | 34 | -18 | |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 12 | 6 | 10 | 19 | -9 |
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -9
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -18
P: 12 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Yeboah Sparks Miracle Comeback as Minnesota Stun Columbus
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. Our verdict: An absolute thriller where Minnesota United FC defied logic, erasing a two-goal deficit to pull off a magnificent away upset.
The Opening Act
Columbus Crew dictated terms early on at Lower.com Field, dominating possession to the tune of 66 percent. The early Balance heavily favoured the hosts, as they comfortably probed the visitors' deep defensive block. The breakthrough arrived in the 31st minute when Taha Habroune struck a clinical opener, finishing off a sharp sequence involving M. Arfsten. The hosts looked entirely in command, turning the pitch into their own passing carousel with over 580 total passes. With the Stakes high for positioning in the league table, Columbus seemed squarely in the driver's seat as the halftime whistle blew, leaving the visitors desperately chasing shadows.
The Pivot
The true Intensity of this contest ignited after the break. When H. Picard doubled the lead in the 56th minute, the match appeared effectively over. Instead, it birthed a miraculous ten-minute goal flurry that flipped the script. Just three minutes later, Kelvin Yeboah found the back of the net to give Minnesota United FC a sudden lifeline. The momentum swung violently. In the 66th minute, Yeboah struck again to complete a sensational brace. A barrage of 24 combined shots turned the penalty areas into shooting galleries, leaving the home crowd completely stunned as their commanding advantage evaporated into thin air.
Resolution
The grand finale arrived in the 74th minute, capping an unbelievable turnaround. Anthony Markanich—who had already provided an assist—slotted home the winner to secure an extraordinary 3-2 victory. The sheer Upset Factor of this result is undeniable, considering Minnesota claimed the win despite holding a mere 34 percent of possession. Columbus threw everything forward in the dying moments, racking up set-piece pressure to reach a combined ten corners, but the visitors held firm. The dramatic result catapults Minnesota to five matches unbeaten and sends the Crew searching for answers after a historic collapse on home turf.
Key Questions
What made Kelvin Yeboah the Man of the Match?
He sparked the miraculous comeback with a crucial second-half brace, flipping the momentum entirely and leading the frontline with relentless attacking precision.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A chaotic second half unleashed a wild ten-minute goal flurry, with both teams trading blows amid a barrage of 24 combined shots and non-stop offensive pressure.
How did Columbus Crew complete the comeback from behind?
Columbus actually surrendered the lead. It was Minnesota United FC who completed the magnificent comeback, erasing a two-goal deficit with three unanswered strikes in the second half.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Top-Four Ambitions Collide at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. With Champions League qualification spots hovering in the periphery, Minnesota's lethal road form clashes directly with a Columbus side desperate to fix their faltering home record.
The Setup
Minnesota United roll into Columbus on May 02, 2026, boasting four wins in their last five, riding a high Form rating fueled by their status as away specialists. The visitors have already snatched three wins from five on the road. Columbus, sitting three points back in eighth, have struggled immensely at home with just a 25% win rate. Despite these contrasting trajectories, the Balance rating suggests a tight tactical affair, and the Stakes are escalating as both franchises eye those crucial top-four spots to keep their continental dreams alive.
Key Battle
The attacking Stars will dictate this encounter. Columbus will rely on Diego Rossi's sharp movements inside the box to crack a vulnerable Minnesota defense. In response, the visitors will unleash their creative hub, Tomás Chancalay. Chancalay already has three assists in his last five outings and serves as the perfect catalyst to expose a Columbus backline that often pushes too high.
Our Prediction
Columbus should dictate possession by necessity, but Minnesota's lethal counter-attacks are perfectly tailored for road fixtures. Expect the visitors to absorb early pressure and strike effectively on the break, resulting in a frustrating 1-1 draw for the home crowd.