Major League Soccer Regular Season - 18

Minnesota United FC 1 - 1 FT San Diego

Allianz Field

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Futmetrix Verdict
34
FT
Sun, Aug 2
Minnesota United FC
1-1
San Diego
⚡ Intensity 27
⚖️ Balance 44
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 41
Early strike thwarted by goalkeeping masterclass.

Goalkeeper Heroics Deny Loons a Home Victory

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. A lightning-fast opener set up a fascinating clash of styles, but a masterclass in goal meant neither side could seize the points.

The Opening Act

The script flipped instantly at Allianz Field. Before the fans could even find their seats, Minnesota United FC seized control. A sharp sequence found T. Chancalay, who capitalized on a brilliant setup from W. Trapp to smash home a third-minute opener. The Intensity was off the charts right from the opening whistle. However, the early advantage masked an unfolding tactical mismatch. San Diego completely dominated possession, holding 68% of the ball as the half wore on. Yet, their territorial control felt hollow. They passed relentlessly around the perimeter, stringing together over 700 passes, but struggled to break the defensive lines. The hosts were content to sit deep and absorb the pressure, waiting for the perfect moment to spring a counter-attack. The match settled into a fascinating rhythm of sterile dominance against stubborn resistance.

The Pivot

The tactical Balance completely shifted just past the hour mark. Despite all their sterile possession, the visitors needed a set-piece lifeline to find their way back into this contest. In the 64th minute, A. Dreyer stepped up to the penalty spot and coolly dispatched the equalizer, resetting the narrative. But the real story was unfolding at the other end of the pitch. Stung by the equalizer, the hosts unleashed a barrage of shots. They tested the target eight times, turning the penalty area into a shooting gallery. This is where CJ Dos Santos earned his paycheck. The goalkeeper delivered an absolute masterclass, registering seven crucial saves to keep his squad afloat. Every time the home side looked destined to reclaim the lead, they met a brick wall in the six-yard box.

Resolution

As the final whistle blew on a 1-1 draw, the Stakes for both clubs became painfully clear. Stuck in 10th and 12th place respectively, this was a missed opportunity to climb out of the mid-table quagmire. Joaquín Pereyra was an absolute menace for the home side, carving out six key passes and running the midfield engine, yet leaving with nothing to show for his brilliant vision. On the opposite side, Jeppe Tverskov anchored the visitors' massive possession numbers, dictating the tempo from deep. While the away side will celebrate stealing a point on the road, our take is that the hosts will feel robbed by a spectacular goalkeeping performance. Neither team found the required magic to claim all three points, leaving their season arcs hovering in frustrating mediocrity.

Key Questions

What made CJ Dos Santos the Man of the Match?

He produced an absolute masterclass under fire, registering seven crucial saves to rescue a hard-fought road point for his side.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
32%
68%
Minnesota United FC 32%
San Diego 68%
Shots
13
13
Minnesota United FC 13
San Diego 13
Shots on Target
8
2
Minnesota United FC 8
San Diego 2
Expected Goals (xG)
0.92
1.47
Minnesota United FC 0.92
San Diego 1.47
Passes
332
726
Minnesota United FC 332
San Diego 726
Pass Accuracy
82%
90%
Minnesota United FC 82%
San Diego 90%
Corners
7
4
Minnesota United FC 7
San Diego 4
Fouls
8
3
Minnesota United FC 8
San Diego 3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Minnesota United FC 1
San Diego 1
Red Cards
0
0
Minnesota United FC 0
San Diego 0

Match Events

3' T. Chancalay (W. Trapp)
HT
K. Sargeant L. Bombino 🔄 61'
D. Vazquez A. Mighten 🔄 61'
A. Alvarado Jr Gabriel Pirani 🔄 61'
A. Dreyer 64'
A. Dreyer 🟨 64'
64' 🟨 D. Callender
65' 🔄 A. Markanich D. Padelford
65' 🔄 M. Dieng K. Yeboah
80' 🔄 T. Chancalay M. Gonzalez
80' 🔄 K. Duncan B. Hlongwane
O. Valakari A. Godoy 🔄 84'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Minnesota United FC

Goalkeepers
Drake Callender
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kyle Duncan
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Jefferson Díaz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Boxall
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morris Duggan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Markanich
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Joaquín Pereyra
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Wil Trapp
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Owen Gene
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Chancalay
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7
Rating
Forwards
Mamadou Dieng
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Alec Smir
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Devin Padelford
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julian Gressel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Harvey
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominik Fitz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kelvin Yeboah
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio González
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Caldeira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

San Diego

Goalkeepers
CJ Dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Christopher McVey
MAGNET
MAGNET
126
Activity
126
Activity
122
Passes
4
Duels
Manu Duah
MAGNET
MAGNET
131
Activity
131
Activity
127
Passes
4
Duels
Kieran Sargeant
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Alejandro Alvarado Jr
MAGNET
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
62
Passes
9
Duels
Jeppe Tverskov
MAGNET
MAGNET
121
Activity
121
Activity
114
Passes
7
Duels
Onni Valakari
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Forwards
Anders Dreyer
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Marcus Ingvartsen
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
David Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Duran Ferree
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luca Bombino
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Oscar Verhoeven
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Pilcher
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Pirani
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aníbal Godoy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Mighten
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Morgan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Zamblé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
04/12/2026 San Diego 1 - 2 Minnesota United FC Major League Soccer Snapdragon Stadium
11/25/2025 San Diego 1 - 0 Minnesota United FC Major League Soccer Snapdragon Stadium
09/14/2025 San Diego 1 - 3 Minnesota United FC Major League Soccer Snapdragon Stadium
06/15/2025 Minnesota United FC 2 - 4 San Diego Major League Soccer Allianz Field
04/12/2026
Major League Soccer Snapdragon Stadium
11/25/2025
Major League Soccer Snapdragon Stadium
09/14/2025
Major League Soccer Snapdragon Stadium
06/15/2025
Major League Soccer Allianz Field
Minnesota United FC Win
San Diego Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Vancouver Whitecaps 14 28 30 13 +17 DVancouver Whitecaps 1 - 1 Los Angeles FC (01-08-2026)DMinnesota United FC 0 - 0 Vancouver Whitecaps (26-07-2026)WSan Diego 2 - 4 Vancouver Whitecaps (24-05-2026)LHouston Dynamo 1 - 0 Vancouver Whitecaps (17-05-2026)WFC Dallas 2 - 3 Vancouver Whitecaps (14-05-2026)
2 Los Angeles FC 16 28 24 16 +8 DVancouver Whitecaps 1 - 1 Los Angeles FC (01-08-2026)WLos Angeles FC 4 - 0 Sporting Kansas City (26-07-2026)WLos Angeles FC 3 - 1 Real Salt Lake (23-07-2026)WLos Angeles Galaxy 0 - 3 Los Angeles FC (18-07-2026)WLos Angeles FC 1 - 0 Seattle Sounders (25-05-2026)
3 San Jose Earthquakes 13 26 31 15 +16 DSan Jose Earthquakes 1 - 1 Los Angeles Galaxy (26-07-2026)WPortland Timbers 1 - 3 San Jose Earthquakes (24-05-2026)LSan Jose Earthquakes 2 - 3 FC Dallas (17-05-2026)LSeattle Sounders 3 - 2 San Jose Earthquakes (14-05-2026)DSan Jose Earthquakes 1 - 1 Vancouver Whitecaps (10-05-2026)
4 Real Salt Lake 15 24 26 21 +5 DSt. Louis City 1 - 1 Real Salt Lake (02-08-2026)LPortland Timbers 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake (26-07-2026)LLos Angeles FC 3 - 1 Real Salt Lake (23-07-2026)DMinnesota United FC 1 - 1 Real Salt Lake (23-05-2026)WReal Salt Lake 2 - 1 Colorado Rapids (17-05-2026)
5 Seattle Sounders 15 24 19 19 0 LAustin 3 - 1 Seattle Sounders (23-07-2026)LSeattle Sounders 1 - 5 Portland Timbers (17-07-2026)LLos Angeles FC 1 - 0 Seattle Sounders (25-05-2026)LSeattle Sounders 0 - 2 Los Angeles Galaxy (17-05-2026)WSeattle Sounders 3 - 2 San Jose Earthquakes (14-05-2026)
6 Colorado Rapids 15 22 22 16 +6 WColorado Rapids 1 - 0 Austin (02-08-2026)LSt. Louis City 1 - 0 Colorado Rapids (26-07-2026)WColorado Rapids 1 - 0 San Diego (23-07-2026)LColorado Rapids 1 - 2 FC Dallas (24-05-2026)LReal Salt Lake 2 - 1 Colorado Rapids (17-05-2026)
7 Houston Dynamo 14 22 21 22 -1 WSporting Kansas City 0 - 2 Houston Dynamo (02-08-2026)WHouston Dynamo 3 - 0 Austin (26-07-2026)DLos Angeles Galaxy 1 - 1 Houston Dynamo (24-05-2026)WHouston Dynamo 1 - 0 Vancouver Whitecaps (17-05-2026)LReal Salt Lake 3 - 0 Houston Dynamo (14-05-2026)
8 St. Louis City 14 20 18 20 -2 DSt. Louis City 1 - 1 Real Salt Lake (02-08-2026)WSt. Louis City 1 - 0 Colorado Rapids (26-07-2026)WLos Angeles Galaxy 1 - 3 St. Louis City (23-07-2026)WSt. Louis City 3 - 2 Sporting Kansas City (17-07-2026)WSt. Louis City 3 - 0 Austin (23-05-2026)
9 Minnesota United FC 14 18 14 18 -4 DMinnesota United FC 1 - 1 San Diego (02-08-2026)DMinnesota United FC 0 - 0 Vancouver Whitecaps (26-07-2026)LSporting Kansas City 2 - 1 Minnesota United FC (23-07-2026)DMinnesota United FC 1 - 1 Real Salt Lake (23-05-2026)LMinnesota United FC 0 - 1 Colorado Rapids (14-05-2026)
10 Portland Timbers 14 17 26 26 0 WPortland Timbers 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake (26-07-2026)DPortland Timbers 2 - 2 FC Dallas (23-07-2026)WSeattle Sounders 1 - 5 Portland Timbers (17-07-2026)LPortland Timbers 1 - 3 San Jose Earthquakes (24-05-2026)WPortland Timbers 6 - 0 Sporting Kansas City (10-05-2026)
11 FC Dallas 14 17 23 23 0 DLos Angeles Galaxy 0 - 0 FC Dallas (02-08-2026)LSan Diego 1 - 0 FC Dallas (26-07-2026)DPortland Timbers 2 - 2 FC Dallas (23-07-2026)WColorado Rapids 1 - 2 FC Dallas (24-05-2026)WSan Jose Earthquakes 2 - 3 FC Dallas (17-05-2026)
12 San Diego 16 17 24 26 -2 DMinnesota United FC 1 - 1 San Diego (02-08-2026)WSan Diego 1 - 0 FC Dallas (26-07-2026)LColorado Rapids 1 - 0 San Diego (23-07-2026)LSan Diego 2 - 4 Vancouver Whitecaps (24-05-2026)WSan Diego 5 - 0 Austin (14-05-2026)
13 Los Angeles Galaxy 15 15 17 25 -8 DLos Angeles Galaxy 0 - 0 FC Dallas (02-08-2026)DSan Jose Earthquakes 1 - 1 Los Angeles Galaxy (26-07-2026)LLos Angeles Galaxy 1 - 3 St. Louis City (23-07-2026)LLos Angeles Galaxy 0 - 3 Los Angeles FC (18-07-2026)DLos Angeles Galaxy 1 - 1 Houston Dynamo (24-05-2026)
14 Sporting Kansas City 15 13 15 37 -22 LSporting Kansas City 0 - 2 Houston Dynamo (02-08-2026)LLos Angeles FC 4 - 0 Sporting Kansas City (26-07-2026)WSporting Kansas City 2 - 1 Minnesota United FC (23-07-2026)LSt. Louis City 3 - 2 Sporting Kansas City (17-07-2026)WAustin 1 - 2 Sporting Kansas City (17-05-2026)
15 Austin 14 12 15 28 -13 LColorado Rapids 1 - 0 Austin (02-08-2026)LHouston Dynamo 3 - 0 Austin (26-07-2026)WAustin 3 - 1 Seattle Sounders (23-07-2026)LSt. Louis City 3 - 0 Austin (23-05-2026)LAustin 1 - 2 Sporting Kansas City (17-05-2026)