Photo Gallery: Minnesota United, Aston Villa face off in friendly

Check out the best photos from the international evening of soccer.

By Seth Steffenhagen Jul 18, 2019, 9:03am PDT

July 17, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United defender Carter Manley (2) marks Aston Villa FC midfielder Anwar El Ghazi (21) during an international friendly match at Allianz Field.

On a gorgeous night at Allianz Field, Minnesota United played host to Premier League outfit Aston Villa in an international friendly.

The Loons’ reserves fell flat, losing 3-0, but for the significant number of Villa fans in attendance, the game was a chance to support their team in person — a little taste of Birmingham.

Photographer Seth Steffenhagen was on the sidelines to catch some of the action:

July 17, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United defender Carter Manley (2) marks Aston Villa FC midfielder Anwar El Ghazi (21) during an international friendly match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 17, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Aston Villa FC midfielder Jack Grealish (10) dribbles the ball during an international friendly match against Minnesota United at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 17, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United defender Wyatt Omsberg (22) looks on as Aston Villa FC midfielder Anwar El Ghazi (21) crosses the ball during an international friendly match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 17, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United defender Wyatt Omsberg (22) and Aston Villa FC midfielder Jack Grealish (10) battle for the ball during an international friendly match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 17, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - New Minnesota United signing Robin Lod has a chat with capos of the Wonderwall during halftime of the Minnesota United vs Aston Villa FC international friendly match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 17, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United defender Eric Miller (4) plays the ball during the Minnesota United vs Aston Villa FC international friendly match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 17, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Rasmus Schüller (20) dribbles the ball during the international friendly match against Aston Villa FC at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 17, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) is sent flying as Aston Villa FC goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic (24) pounces on a loose ball during an international friendly match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 17, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Ján Greguš (8) takes a corner kick during the Minnesota United vs Aston Villa FC international friendly match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 17, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Aston Villa FC fans pose for a photo after the Minnesota United vs Aston Villa FC international friendly match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)