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Photo Gallery: Minnesota United advances to the US Open Cup Final

A 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers sealed their place in final for the first time in club history

By Tim McLaughlin and Seth Steffenhagen Aug 9, 2019, 6:04am PDT

August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath acknowledges the supporters after the 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers in the US Open Cup semifinal match at Allianz Field.

A tough match by Minnesota United ended in their second win in three days over Portland Timbers. This sends them to Atlanta on August 27. for the final of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup to face Atlanta United.

August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Osvaldo Alonso (6) escapes a challenge from Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastián Blanco (10) during the US Open Cup semifinal match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United goalkeeper Vito Mannone (1) catches the ball during the US Open Cup semifinal match against the Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Portland Timbers defender Claude Dielna (5) is called for a handball in the box as Minnesota United forward Darwin Quintero (25) has his free kick blocked during the US Open Cup semifinal match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United goalkeeper Vito Mannone (1) reacts to seeing the replay where it appeared Portland was offside during the US Open Cup semifinal match between Minnesota United and the Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Fans hold up cutouts of Minnesota United’s new signing, Thomas Chacon, during the US Open Cup semifinal match between Minnesota United and the Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin)
Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers in the US Open Cup Semifinal
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Kevin Molino (7) dribbles the ball during the US Open Cup semifinal match against the Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Ján Greguš (8) dribbles the ball during the US Open Cup semifinal match against the Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United forward Mason Toye (23) scores the game winning goal during the US Open Cup semifinal match against the Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United forward Mason Toye (23) scores the game winning goal during the US Open Cup semifinal match against the Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The Wonderwall erupts as Minnesota United take a 2-1 lead in the US Open Cup semifinal match against the Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The Wonderwall celebrate a 2-1 victory as Minnesota United defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 in the US Open Cup semifinal match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The Wonderwall celebrate a 2-1 victory as Minnesota United defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 in the US Open Cup semifinal match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The Wonderwall celebrate a 2-1 victory as Minnesota United defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 in the US Open Cup semifinal match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 7, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The US Open Cup Semifinal match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin)