Minnesota United defeats San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 in decision day match
Minnesota United won 3-1 over San Jose Earthquakes in Saint Paul, securing their third straight win and finishing the season 10th overall, missing the playoffs.
Key points
- Minnesota United won 3-1 in Saint Paul, their third consecutive victory.
- Nectarios Triantis scored two late second‑half goals; Tomas Chancalay added the equalizer.
- Preston Judd opened the scoring for San Jose in the 45th minute.
- San Jose finished with a No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and will face Houston Dynamo in the first round.
- Minnesota United ended the regular season 11-12-11, 10th overall, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2023.
On Saturday in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Minnesota United secured a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes, marking the Loons' third straight win.
Nectarios Triantis scored two late second‑half goals, while Tomas Chancalay added the equalizer in the 57th minute.
Preston Judd opened scoring for San Jose in the 45th minute.
The result gave San Jose, despite the loss, the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference for the MLS Cup playoffs and a matchup against Houston Dynamo in the first round.
Minnesota United finished the regular season with an 11-12-11 record, placed 10th overall, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2023.
Your questions, answered
What was the final score of the Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes match?
Minnesota United won 3-1 over San Jose Earthquakes.
How did the Minnesota United win affect their playoff chances?
The win left Minnesota United 10th overall, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2023.
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