Minnesota United 3-1 Chicago Fire
Updated
Minnesota United won: Minnesota United 3-1 Chicago Fire in the U.S. Open Cup (Round 1/4) on Wed, 9 Jul 2025 at Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota. Minnesota United goals: Robin Lod 48', Kelvin Yeboah 95', Kelvin Yeboah 120' (pen). Chicago Fire goals: Brian Gutierrez 28' (pen). Sent off: Omar Gonzalez (25'). Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: Kelvin Yeboah (9.3).
Match report
Minnesota United beat Chicago Fire 3-1
Minnesota United came from behind to beat Chicago Fire 3-1 at Allianz Field on Wednesday 9 July in the U.S. Open Cup.
Brian Gutierrez put Chicago Fire ahead from the penalty spot on 28' (0-1), Robin Lod levelled for Minnesota United on 48' (1-1), Kelvin Yeboah restored Minnesota United's lead on 95' (2-1) and added another from the penalty spot on 120' (3-1).
Kelvin Yeboah's 95' strike proved decisive.
Omar Gonzalez (Chicago Fire) was sent off on 25'.
Minnesota United had 59% of the ball, shots were 26-11 (10-4 on target).
Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 9,814. Referee: Ekaterina Koroleva.
Match stats
| Minnesota United | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Total shots | 26 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 29 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 668 (88%) | 431 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 4 |
| Corners | 9 | 5 |
| Total shots | 26 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 6 |
| Shots outside box | 12 | 5 |
Lineups
Minnesota United (5-4-1): Dayne St. Clair, Jefferson Diaz, Carlos Harvey, Morris Duggan, Julian Gressel, Joseph Rosales, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Owen Gene, Wil Trapp, Sang-Bin Jeong, Tani Oluwaseyi
Chicago Fire (4-3-3): Chris Brady, Jonathan Dean, Omar Gonzalez, Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, Samuel Williams, Dje D'Avilla, Brian Gutierrez, Philip Zinckernagel, Tom Barlow, Maren Haile-Selassie
Key events
- 25' · Red card · Omar Gonzalez (Chicago Fire)
- 28' · Goal · Brian Gutierrez (Chicago Fire)
- 48' · Goal · Robin Lod (Minnesota United)
- 95' · Goal · Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United)
- 120' · Goal · Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United)
All-time head-to-head
7 league meetings since 2017: Minnesota United 3, draws 1, Chicago Fire 3.
Questions
Who won Minnesota United vs Chicago Fire?
Minnesota United won, 3-1 (U.S. Open Cup) on Wed, 9 Jul 2025.
When and where is Minnesota United vs Chicago Fire?
Wed, 9 Jul 2025, 00:00 UTC at Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. Open Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Minnesota United and Chicago Fire?
In 7 league meetings since 2017: Minnesota United 3 wins, 1 draws, Chicago Fire 3 wins (goals 10-11).