Columbus dominated possession with 66% of the ball at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, and their control showed early on as they took a 1-0 lead into half-time. But Minnesota had other ideas. The visitors came out with real intensity after the break, and despite having less of the ball, they were far more clinical in front of goal. Kelvin Yeboah was a constant menace and finished the day as man of the match, leading a second-half surge that saw Minnesota turn the game on its head. Columbus threw everything at them late on and got a goal back, but it wasn't enough. Final score 2-3 to the visitors. Minnesota had seven shots on target to Columbus's four, making every chance count when it mattered. It was a frustrating afternoon for the home side, who created chances aplenty but couldn't finish them. The Crew had 13 attempts overall but couldn't find a way past Minnesota's defense when it mattered most. A tough loss to take, but you have to give credit to Minnesota for a clinical performance away from home.
The Matchup
Minnesota United FC beat Columbus Crew 2-3 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 66% in favour of Columbus Crew, 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 13 attempts from Columbus Crew against 12 from Minnesota United FC over the course of the game. Columbus Crew had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12' | Columbus Crew | Maximilian Arfsten | 0-0 | |
| 24' | Minnesota United FC | Kyle Duncan | 0-0 | |
| 31' | Columbus Crew | Goal — T. Habroune (assist: M. Arfsten) | 1-0 | |
| 46' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — M. Amundsen on, Y. Cheberko off | 1-0 | |
| 56' | Columbus Crew | Goal — H. Picard | 2-0 | |
| 59' | Minnesota United FC | Goal — K. Yeboah (assist: A. Markanich) | 2-1 | |
| 63' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — D. Gazdag on, S. Bangoura off | 2-1 | |
| 66' | Minnesota United FC | Goal — K. Yeboah (assist: J. Pereyra) | 2-2 | |
| 72' | Columbus Crew | Rudy Camacho | 2-2 | |
| 74' | Minnesota United FC | Goal — A. Markanich (assist: N. Triantis) | 2-3 | |
| 75' | Minnesota United FC | Substitution — N. Romero on, M. Boxall off | 2-3 | |
| 75' | Minnesota United FC | Substitution — N. Triantis on, W. Trapp off | 2-3 | |
| 81' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — H. Picard on, N. Akhundzade off | 2-3 | |
| 84' | Minnesota United FC | Jefferson Díaz | 2-3 | |
| 89' | Minnesota United FC | Substitution — K. Yeboah on, M. Dieng off | 2-3 | |
| 90+2' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — T. Habroune on, C. Adams off | 2-3 | |
| 90+2' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — D. Chambost on, M. Farsi off | 2-3 |
Columbus Crew vs Minnesota United FC Lineups
Looking Ahead
Columbus Crew does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to New England Revolution, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Columbus Crew vs New England Revolution going to play at 29 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Minnesota United FC, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action at home to Orlando City SC, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Minnesota United FC vs Orlando City SC going to play at 30 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.