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Photo Gallery: Minnesota United moves up the table with key win

The Loons downed the Earthquakes in an Independence Day celebration.

By Seth Steffenhagen and Tim McLaughlin Jul 5, 2019, 6:04am PDT

July 3, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Allianz Field is lit up with red white and blue in observation of Independence Day following the Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes match.

In a game that had numerous nods to the 4th of July, it was only fitting that the Loons continued that theme through to the final whistle. Minnesota United defeated San Jose 3-1 and leaped into 4th place of the Western Conference. Take a look back on Minnesota United’s latest victory with these images from our photographers.

July 3, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Smoke billows in the Wonderwall as the start of the gam is about to begin between Minnesota United and San Jose Earthquakes match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 3, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United forward Darwin Quintero (25) celebrates with his team mates after scoring the opening goal against San Jose Earthquakes match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
MNUFC vs San Jose Earthquakes Tim C McLaughlin
July 3, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United forward Darwin Quintero (25) holds up the ball from San Jose midfielder Judson (93) during the match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 3,2019 - St Paul Minnesota, an MLS match between Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
July 3, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - San Jose midfielder Florian Jungwirth (23) kicks the ball during the Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 3,2019 - St Paul Minnesota, an MLS match between Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
July 3, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - San Jose midfielder Judson (93) is beat as Minnesota United forward Darwin Quintero (25) back heal the ball during the match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 3,2019 - St Paul Minnesota, an MLS match between Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
July 3, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United forward Angelo Rodriguez (9) pounds his fists on the grass in frustration during the Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 3,2019 - St Paul Minnesota, an MLS match between Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
July 3, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Ján Greguš (8) assists Minnesota United midfielder Osvaldo Alonso (6) up off the ground as San Jose midfielder Magnus Eriksson (7) laughs off a foul call during the Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 3, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - San Jose midfielder Magnus Eriksson (7) and Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall (15) get into an argument during the match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 3, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United goalkeeper Vito Mannone (1) catches the ball during the Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 3,2019 - St Paul Minnesota, an MLS match between Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
July 3,2019 - St Paul Minnesota, an MLS match between Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
July 3, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United goalkeeper Vito Mannone (1) follows the play of the ball during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
July 3,2019 - St Paul Minnesota, an MLS match between Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
July 3,2019 - St Paul Minnesota, an MLS match between Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
July 3, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Supporters sing Wonderwall in celebration as Minnesota United defeated San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)