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Photo Gallery: Minnesota United, Forward Madison Face Off in “Battle of the Birds”

The Loons were 2-1 winners over in the Flamingos in a midseason friendly.

By Seth Steffenhagen Jun 26, 2019, 10:26am PDT

Eli Hoff contributed to this report

June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - The scoreboard at Breese Stevens Field during the Forward Madison FC vs Minnesota United FC friendly match.

Minnesota United faced Forward Madison, its USL League One affiliate, in a midseason friendly dubbed “the Battle of the Birds.”

The Loons came out 2-1 winners over the Flamingos as young striker Mason Toye netted both goals. Ally Hamis Ng’Anzi made his first appearance with the Loons, coming on as an early substitute when Abu Danladi left due to an injury.

United enjoyed a considerable amount of traveling support among the record-setting crowd of 4,821.

Minnesota assistant coaches Mark Watson and Ian Fuller led the team in lieu of Adrian Heath.

June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - A member of True North Elite arrives for the Forward Madison FC vs Minnesota United FC friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - The match ball is on display prior to kickoff of the Forward Madison FC vs Minnesota United FC friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Forward Madison FC midfielder Josiel Núñez dribbles the ball during the Forward Madison FC vs Minnesota United FC friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) kicks the ball during the Forward Madison FC vs Minnesota United FC friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Forward Madison FC forward Paulo Júnior dribbles the ball during a friendly match against Minnesota United FC at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - A capo for The Flock leads the supporters in song during the Forward Madison FC vs Minnesota United FC friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Minnesota United forward Abu Danladi (99) is tended to for an injury during the Forward Madison FC vs Minnesota United FC friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Minnesota United FC assistant coaches Mark Watson and Ian Fuller take notes during the Forward Madison FC vs Minnesota United FC friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Scenes from the Flock End during the Forward Madison FC vs Minnesota United FC friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Scenes from the Flock End during the Forward Madison FC vs Minnesota United FC friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) catches the ball during the Forward Madison FC vs Minnesota United FC friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Minnesota United defender Carter Manley (2) tracks back to cover Forward Madison FC defender Jiro Barriga Toyama as Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) cuts down the angle during a friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Ally Hamis Ng’Anzi (16) dribbles the ball during the Forward Madison FC vs Minnesota United FC friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Fans celebrate a goal during the Forward Madison FC vs Minnesota United FC friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) makes a save during the Forward Madison FC vs Minnesota United FC friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Minnesota United defender Chase Gasper (77) breaks away from Forward Madison FC midfielder Brandon Eaton (6) during a friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Rasmus Schüller (20) kicks the ball as Forward Madison FC midfielder Josiel Nuñez during a friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Miguel Ibarra (10) dribbles the ball during the Forward Madison FC vs Minnesota United FC friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Rasmus Schüller (20) fights for the ball during a friendly match against Forward Madison FC at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
June 25, 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin, United States - Scenes from the Flock End during the Forward Madison FC vs Minnesota United FC friendly match at Breese Stevens Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)