Major League Soccer Regular Season - 7
San Diego 1 - 2 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
7' L. Bombino (L. Morgan)
11' C. McVey
K. Duncan (T. Chancalay) 15'
30' O. Verhoeven
K. Yeboah 40'
HT
46' C. McVey
46' C. McVey
53' ↓ B. B. Zamble ↑M. Ingvartsen
↓ N. Romero ↑D. Padelford 68'
↓ O. Gene ↑W. Trapp 68'
J. Pereyra 69'
↓ J. Diaz ↑C. Harvey 71'
73' ↓ L. Morgan ↑D. Vazquez
80' ↓ A. Godoy ↑B. Duke
80' ↓ O. Verhoeven ↑W. Kumado
↓ K. Yeboah ↑M. Dieng 83'
↓ J. Pereyra ↑B. Hlongwane 83'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
San Diego
Goalkeepers
Duran Ferree 
MAGNET
56
Activity
56
Activity
54
Passes
2
Duels
Defenders
Oscar Verhoeven 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Christopher McVey 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.2
Rating
Osvald Soe
MAGNET
118
Activity
118
Activity
110
Passes
8
Duels
Luca Bombino 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Aníbal Godoy
MAGNET
100
Activity
100
Activity
90
Passes
10
Duels
Jeppe Tverskov
MAGNET
129
Activity
129
Activity
112
Passes
17
Duels
Onni Valakari 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Anders Dreyer
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
48
Passes
6
Duels
Lewis Morgan 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7
Rating
Bryan Zamblé
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
CJ dos Santos 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Willy Kumado 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Soma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Boateng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryce Duke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Ingvartsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Mighten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anisse Saidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Minnesota United FC
Goalkeepers
Drake Callender
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jefferson Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Morris Duggan 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nicolás Romero
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Kyle Duncan
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Nectarios Triantis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Owen Gene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Anthony Markanich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Joaquín Pereyra
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
40
Passes
10
Duels
Kelvin Yeboah
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Tomás Chancalay
MAGNET
56
Activity
56
Activity
44
Passes
12
Duels
BENCH
Alec Smir
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Devin Padelford
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
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
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Harvey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Dieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
11/25/2025
09/14/2025
06/15/2025
San Diego Win
Minnesota United FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +10
P: 5 GD: +10
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 6 GD: -10
P: 4 GD: -2
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +20
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Minnesota Steal the Show in San Diego Thriller
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 69/100. An early setback only fueled an underdog Minnesota side to orchestrate a ruthless comeback victory at Snapdragon Stadium.
Opening Fire
The Intensity was palpable from the jump inside Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego dominated possession, keeping a suffocating 64% hold on the ball during the early exchanges, and looked destined for an absolute rout. When L. Bombino found the back of the net just seven minutes in, finishing a slick pass from L. Morgan, the home crowd demanded more. But the hosts got too comfortable and lost their defensive edge. Minnesota United FC refused to lay down and accept their fate. Just eight minutes later, the away side bared their teeth. K. Duncan answered back with authority, smashing home a clever feed from T. Chancalay. That lightning-fast response completely altered the Balance of this contest, instantly turning a potential blowout into an evenly matched, heavy-hitting slugfest.
The Underdog Bites Back
The momentum swung wildly before the half. Minnesota embraced their role as road disruptors, picking their moments to strike on the counter. With a massive Upset Factor looming large over the proceedings, the visitors engineered the decisive breakthrough. K. Yeboah silenced Snapdragon Stadium by burying the go-ahead goal in the 40th minute, capping off a blistering transitional play. San Diego desperately needed halftime to regroup, but the real disaster struck just after the break. Any hope of a second-half resurgence evaporated in an instant. C. McVey saw a straight red card in the 46th minute for a rash challenge. Playing a man down against a highly motivated Loons squad left the home side chasing shadows, completely dismantling their tactical setup for the rest of the evening.
Locking Down the Result
San Diego stubbornly tried to force the issue, leaning heavily on the sheer brilliance of Jeppe Tverskov in midfield. The Danish metronome pulled the strings all night to keep his shorthanded team fighting, earning Man of the Match honors despite the bitter defeat. The home side launched a desperate barrage of attempts, contributing to a massive combined total of 34 shots on the night. Yet, they lacked a lethal finisher to convert that volume into goals. At the other end, Drake Callender stood incredibly tall between the posts for Minnesota. He logged four crucial saves in the dying minutes to preserve the narrow lead. This gritty road victory propels Minnesota up the league table and hands San Diego a harsh reality check early in the campaign.
Key Questions
How did the red card for C. McVey impact the match?
C. McVey's 46th-minute dismissal crippled San Diego's attacking rhythm. Forcing them to play a man down allowed Minnesota to comfortably defend their narrow lead.
What made Jeppe Tverskov the Man of the Match?
Despite the loss, Jeppe Tverskov was a relentless engine in midfield. He expertly navigated his shorthanded team, dictating tempo and battling fiercely to keep San Diego competitive.
How did San Diego complete the comeback from behind?
San Diego actually gave up the lead. Minnesota United FC orchestrated the comeback, erasing an early deficit to secure a stunning 2-1 upset victory on the road.
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.
Unbeaten San Diego Ready to Exploit Minnesota's Defensive Cracks
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. A heavily lopsided matchup where a red-hot home attack faces one of the leakiest backlines in the early stages of the season.
The Setup
An impressive Form rating tells the story of two teams heading in completely opposite directions. San Diego remain undefeated, sitting comfortably in fifth place with thirteen goals already in the bank. They welcome a Minnesota United FC side languishing near the bottom of the table, struggling to plug a defense that ships more than two goals a game. While the early-season Stakes might be modest, an off-the-charts Stars metric guarantees attacking entertainment at Snapdragon Stadium. The competitive Balance is undeniably skewed towards the hosts, making this a daunting road trip for the visitors on April 12, 2026.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on Marcus Ingvartsen probing the gaps left by Nicolás Romero and the Minnesota backline. Ingvartsen is operating at peak efficiency, and Minnesota’s tendency to collapse under sustained pressure spells trouble. If Romero cannot orchestrate a disciplined defensive line, the forward will run riot in the final third.
Our Prediction
San Diego are the overwhelming favorites and will dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. Expect the hosts to breach Minnesota's fragile defense early, forcing the visitors to chase the game and leave even more space behind. A comfortable multi-goal victory for San Diego is clearly on the cards.