San Diego FC vs Minnesota United FC

San Diego dominated possession at Snapdragon Stadium but couldn't find a way through Minnesota's defense, falling to a 2-1 defeat despite creating plenty of chances. The hosts were firmly in control for long stretches, outshooting their visitors 17 to 21 overall, yet found themselves trailing at halftime. Jeppe Tverskov kept San Diego in the contest throughout, producing a man-of-the-match performance that nearly dragged his side back into it, but Minnesota's attacking threat proved decisive when it mattered. It's a tough loss for San Diego, who peppered Minnesota's goal with 17 shots but only managed to convert once. The visitors made their opportunities count with clinical finishing, and despite being second best for much of the afternoon, they held their nerve to claim all three points. For San Diego, the frustration will sting—they had the better of the game but left empty-handed.

San Diego FC 1-2 Minnesota United FC was the final score at Snapdragon Stadium, in a game where Minnesota United FC did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 64% in favour of San Diego FC, Minnesota United FC made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 17 attempts from San Diego FC against 21 from Minnesota United FC over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Minnesota United FC, and San Diego FC pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.