Loons Keep Playoff Hopes Alive With Comeback Win Over Sporting KC

Loons Keep Postseason Hopes Alive With Comeback Win Against Sporting Kansas City

Minnesota United FC secured a victory against Sporting Kansas City at Allianz Field on October 28, 2026, avoiding official playoff elimination behind a late game-winning goal from Yeboah. With the club facing the prospect of elimination and needing a full three points to stay in the postseason race, the Black and Blue rallied from a first-half deficit to earn the win.

The midweek contest began under threat of rain and storms. Sporting Kansas City struck first in the 31st minute when Taylor Calheira capitalized on a loose ball following a pass from Jake Davis, putting the visitors ahead past diving goalkeeper Drake Callender. Minnesota entered halftime trailing by a goal and facing mounting frustrations after an apparent 47th-minute equalizer by González—set up by a cross from Nectarios Triantis—was overturned following a review that ruled Triantis committed a foul.

Turning the Tide in the Second Half

Minnesota shifted the momentum in the 72nd minute. Joaquín Pereyra delivered a corner kick into the box, allowing Anthony Markanich to head the ball into the bottom right corner for his ninth goal of the season, matching his MLS total from the 2025 season. Just three minutes later, Triantis intercepted a loose ball and advanced into the box, passing to González, who won a one-on-one duel against defender Ian James to put the Loons ahead.

Sporting Kansas City applied late pressure, forcing key saves from Callender, including a stop on an SKC corner with 10 minutes remaining. However, Minnesota sealed the result in the closing stages. Tomás Chancalay stole the ball from Emir Karić near the center of the box, feeding Yeboah, who drove his shot into the bottom left corner.

Record-Breaking Milestone

The final goal marked Yeboah’s 40th career goal across all competitions for the club, establishing him as the club’s leading all-time goal-scorer. It also extended his single-season club record to 18 goals.