Minnesota United 2-3 LA Galaxy: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
MLS · Sunday 20 September 2026 · Allianz Field, Saint Paul · referee S. Demianchuk · full time
Full time: Minnesota United 2-3 LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy beat Minnesota United 3-2 in MLS on Sunday 20 September 2026 at Allianz Field. The goals: Pablo Ruiz 12', Marcus Caldeira 23', Kelvin Yeboah 30', João Klauss 76', Marco Reus 80'.
How LA Galaxy won it
Pablo Ruiz put LA Galaxy ahead in the 12th minute. Minnesota United levelled at 1-1 in the 23rd minute through Marcus Caldeira, set up by Wil Trapp. Minnesota United turned it round: Kelvin Yeboah from the penalty spot made it 2-1 in the 30th minute. LA Galaxy levelled at 2-2 in the 76th minute through João Klauss, set up by Marco Reus. LA Galaxy turned it round: Marco Reus made it 2-3 in the 80th minute, set up by Calegari.
It was 2-1 at half-time, and the second half turned the match the other way.
The lead changed hands 2 times.
The referee, S. Demianchuk, showed 2 yellow cards: 1 to Minnesota United and 1 to LA Galaxy.
Minnesota United: C. Knowles, 3-4-1-2 · LA Galaxy: G. Vanney, 4-2-3-1.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
On the day the expected goals were 1.93 for Minnesota United and 2.38 for LA Galaxy.
Minnesota United had 5 shots on target, LA Galaxy 5.
LA Galaxy had 56% of the ball and turned it into the win.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Minnesota United came into it with 31 MLS matches played, scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.8 a match, with 1.73 expected goals for and 1.69 against, and had won 26% of their matches.
LA Galaxy came into it with 31 MLS matches played, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.7 a match, with 1.49 expected goals for and 2.08 against, and had won 32% of their matches.
Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy: the match in numbers
| Minnesota United | Match statistics | LA Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| 44% | Ball possession | 56% |
| 1.93 | Expected goals (xG) | 2.38 |
| 16 | Total shots | 17 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 2 | Big chances | 4 |
| 410 | Total passes | 532 |
| 80% | Pass accuracy | 84% |
| 5 | Corners | 9 |
| 14 | Fouls | 8 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 13 | Tackles | 12 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Marco Reus (LA Galaxy), rated 8.5 by Sportmonks, with 1 goal, 1 assist.
Minnesota United
- Anthony Markanich Jr. 7.6
- Kelvin Yeboah 7.4 1 goal
- Marcus Caldeira 7.3 1 goal
- Wil Trapp 7.2 1 assist
- Joaquín Pereyra 7.1
LA Galaxy
- Marco Reus 8.5 1 goal, 1 assist
- Justin Haak 7.5
- Pablo Ruiz 7.4 1 goal
- Calegari 7.2 1 assist
- João Klauss 7.1 1 goal
The lowest-rated starter was Drake Callender at 6.0. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Minnesota United: Minnesota United vs Sporting KC Thursday 29 October 2026 · MLS
- LA Galaxy: Los Angeles FC vs LA Galaxy Monday 26 October 2026 · MLS
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Questions about Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy
What was the score in Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy?
Minnesota United 2-3 LA Galaxy (half-time 2-1), MLS, Sunday 20 September 2026.
Who scored in Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy?
Pablo Ruiz 12', Marcus Caldeira 23', Kelvin Yeboah 30', João Klauss 76', Marco Reus 80'.
Did Moneyball predict Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy?
Marco Reus, rated 8.5 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy?
S. Demianchuk.
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