Photo Gallery: Minnesota United vs Sporting KC

An Allianz Field devoid of fans welcomes back the Loons

By Seth Steffenhagen Aug 25, 2020, 10:45am PDT

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United fall back into defense as Sporting KC attacks during the match at Allianz Field.

Minnesota United’s welcome back home game didn’t pan out as we’d hoped. Take a closer look inside Allianz Field for the first home game of 2020. The game was played behind closed doors against Sporting Kansas City where the visitors left with all three points.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - A new mural is on display on the north side of the stadium prior to the Minnesota United vs Sporting KC match at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - An empty Wonderwall prior to the Minnesota United vs Sporting KC match at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United goalkeeper Fred Emmings (99) tips the ball wide of the goal during pre-game warm ups before the Minnesota United vs Sporting KC match at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Marlon Hairston (94) balances a ball on his head during warm ups prior to the Minnesota United vs Sporting KC match at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - A small selection of friends and families cheer on the Loons during the Minnesota United vs Sporting KC match at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The starting eleven for Minnesota United walk out to a stadium devoid of fans prior to the Minnesota United vs Sporting KC match at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Kevin Molino (7) and fellow players take a knee prior to kickoff of the Minnesota United vs Sporting KC match at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - A George Floyd banner covers the vacant seats at the Minnesota United vs Sporting KC match at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Ján Greguš (8) takes a corner kick during the match against Sporting KC at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United goalkeeper Gregory Ranjitsingh (18) makes a save during the match against Sporting KC at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United hosted Sporting KC in a stadium devoid of fans at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United defender Romain Metanire (19) leaps by Sporting KC forward Khiry Shelton (11) to head the ball during the match at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - In lieu of ball kids, match balls are placed on pedestals during the Minnesota United vs Sporting KC match at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Sporting KC midfielder Gianluca Busio (27) breaks away from Minnesota United midfielder Ján Greguš (8) during the match at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Osvaldo Alonso (6) traps the ball during the match against Sporting KC at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Ján Greguš (8) kicks the ball during the match against Sporting KC at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United forward Luis Amarilla (9) waits for a corner kick to be set up during the match against Sporting KC at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) dribbles the ball as Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath looks on during match against Sporting KC at Allianz Field.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United fall 2-1 to Sporting KC in the first match at Allianz Field of the 2020 season.

August 21, 2020 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall (15) during an interview after Minnesota United lost 2-1 to Sporting KC at Allianz Field.