Major League Soccer Gameweek 22
Minnesota United FC 3 - 3 FT Orlando City SC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. Dike 28'
32' A. Markanich
HT
46' ↓ D. Callender ↑A. Smir
A. Griezmann 54'
↓ J. Gerbet ↑Luis Otavio 59'
↓ D. Dike ↑H. Sarajian 59'
A. Griezmann (J. Ellis) 64'
66' M. Boxall
72' M. Caldeira (K. Yeboah)
73' ↓ M. Caldeira ↑N. Triantis
73' ↓ W. Trapp ↑M. Gonzalez
74' A. Markanich (J. Pereyra)
↓ J. Ellis ↑T. Spicer 74'
76' K. Yeboah
↓ Z. Taifi ↑M. Ojeda 81'
↓ E. Atuesta ↑M. Pasalic 81'
85' ↓ K. Yeboah ↑T. Chancalay
M. Pasalic 90'+2
90'+2 ↓ J. Pereyra ↑C. Harvey
T. Spicer (A. Griezmann) 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Minnesota United FC
Goalkeepers
Drake Callender
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Defenders
Jefferson Díaz
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Michael Boxall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morris Duggan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Kyle Duncan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Owen Gene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wil Trapp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
73
Entry
Anthony Markanich
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.3
Rating
Forwards
Joaquín Pereyra
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Marcus Caldeira
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Kelvin Yeboah
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Alec Smir
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
6%
Pass Acc
Nicolás Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Devin Padelford
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nectarios Triantis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Harvey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aziel Jackson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Chancalay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Dieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Orlando City SC
Goalkeepers
Maxime Crépeau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Griffin Dorsey
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
David Brekalo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Taifi
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Midfielders
Justin Ellis
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Eduard Atuesta
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Joran Gerbet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Iván Angulo
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
67
Passes
12
Duels
Forwards
Daryl Dike
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Antoine Griezmann
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Javier Otero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Iago Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilder Cartagena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martín Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Sarajian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Pašalić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrese Spicer
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Tiago Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2024 | Orlando City SC | 2 - 3 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 04/16/2023 | Minnesota United FC | 1 - 2 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 02/01/2023 | Orlando City SC | 2 - 0 | Minnesota United FC | Friendlies Clubs | Osceola Heritage Park |
| 04/09/2021 | Orlando City SC | 3 - 2 | Minnesota United FC | Friendlies Clubs | Exploria Stadium |
| 08/07/2020 | Orlando City SC | 3 - 1 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Field 17 |
| 08/18/2019 | Minnesota United FC | 1 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 03/11/2018 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 2 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | Orlando City Stadium |
| 05/28/2017 | Minnesota United FC | 1 - 0 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | TCF Bank Stadium |
03/10/2024
04/16/2023
02/01/2023
04/09/2021
08/07/2020
08/18/2019
03/11/2018
05/28/2017
Minnesota United FC Win
Orlando City SC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +26
P: 19 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +6
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: +3
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -12
P: 18 GD: -27
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +30
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 23 GD: +14
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 22 GD: +3
P: 22 GD: +3
P: 22 GD: +7
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: +1
P: 22 GD: 0
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 23 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -13
P: 22 GD: -34
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Six-Goal MLS Thriller Ends in Dramatic Draw
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. This 3-3 spectacle had everything from relentless attacking waves to a breathless stoppage-time equalizer that left Allianz Field stunned.
Early Exchanges
Minnesota United FC came out swinging at Allianz Field. A barrage of 20 shots turned the stadium into a shooting gallery from the very beginning. Despite controlling only 44% of the ball, the hosts dictated the tempo and dominated the attacking metrics with a commanding 3.56 expected goals. The pressure was suffocating. Yet, football is a game of moments, and it was Orlando City SC who struck first against the run of play. D. Dike found the back of the net in the 28th minute, stunning the home crowd. The Balance of the match shifted immediately. Orlando held their nerve defensively, relying heavily on their goalkeeper who was busy making six crucial saves. His heroics kept the home side at bay and ensured the visitors reached the halftime whistle with a slender advantage.
The Second-Half Explosion
The match erupted into pure madness after the hour mark. A. Griezmann doubled Orlando's lead in the 64th minute, finishing cleanly after combining with J. Ellis. It seemed like game over, but the Intensity went completely off the charts as Minnesota responded with a breathtaking goal flurry. M. Caldeira sparked the comeback in the 72nd minute, beautifully fed by K. Yeboah to bring the hosts back to life. Just two minutes later, A. Markanich leveled the tie thanks to visionary play from J. Pereyra. The stadium was rocking. In the 76th minute, Yeboah capped off the blitz with a stunning goal of his own to completely flip the script. Three goals in four dizzying minutes left the visitors reeling and grasping for answers.
Late Heartbreak
With the crowd roaring, Minnesota looked destined to claim all three points in this thrilling shootout. But you can never discount true star power. Just when all hope seemed lost, super-sub T. Spicer etched his name into the narrative in the 90th minute. Griezmann provided a masterful assist, allowing Spicer to bury a dramatic equalizer deep into stoppage time. The late twist underscored a match defined by wild momentum swings and high Stakes. While Orlando's 56% controlled possession yielded fewer overall chances, their ruthless efficiency snatched a crucial point on the road. Our take? Both sides will feel they left points on the field, but this incredible clash will be long remembered as an absolute MLS classic.
Key Questions
What made Antoine Griezmann the Man of the Match?
Griezmann dominated the attack, securing a crucial 64th-minute goal and delivering the masterful game-saving assist for Spicer's 90th-minute equalizer.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Relentless pressure met ruthless finishing. Minnesota unleashed a 20-shot barrage for three quick goals, while Orlando converted their limited chances efficiently.
Did Minnesota United FC deserve the late equalizer?
Minnesota actually conceded the late equalizer. Given their overwhelming 20-6 shot advantage and 3.56 expected goals, they fully deserved to win rather than drop points.
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.
Mid-Table Malaise or Hidden Gem in Minnesota?
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. With both sides sitting mid-table and struggling for consistency, this clash feels more like a tactical grind than a Friday night blockbuster.
The Setup
This August 30, 2026 meeting at Allianz Field pairs two teams searching for rhythm. Minnesota United FC sit tenth, heavily impacted by home woes—managing just one win in eight matches in front of their own fans. A modest Form rating reflects their recent streak of draws. Meanwhile, ninth-placed Orlando City SC travel with a defense that completely leaks goals on the road. The incredibly low Stakes for this regular season game mean the pressure is muted, and a poor Balance rating highlights the messy, unpredictable nature of both sides right now.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on Joaquín Pereyra for the hosts, who must dictate the attacking tempo and unlock the visitors. He faces off against Braian Ojeda, who is tasked with shielding an Orlando backline that has been hemorrhaging goals away from home. Strong Stars ratings for both individuals suggest this specific midfield duel will dictate whether the match drags or catches fire.
Our Prediction
Minnesota are the clear favorites on paper, but their dismal home record is a massive red flag. Orlando's defensive frailties on their travels might just give the hosts the edge they need. We expect Minnesota to grind out a cagey 2-1 victory, relying on late pressure rather than early dominance.