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Photo Gallery: MNUFC vs Vancouver

The Loons head to the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St Clair celebrates a goal during an MLS Decision Day match between Minnesota United and The Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in St Paul, Minnesota on Sunday October 9th 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United slowly drifted further down the Western Conference table over the last few weeks as they hit a slump and only picked up one point over the last six games.

The Loons welcomed Vancouver Whitecaps to St. Paul in a match that was critical to both teams' postseason hopes.

Have a closer look at how the drama unfolded as MLS Decision Day came to a close with our photo gallery.

As the sixth seed MNUFC will travel down to Texas to take on third seed FC Dallas in the first round of the playoffs. Tune in on October 17 at 8:30pm to cheer on the Loons.

Supporters march to the match between Minnesota United and Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Sunday, October 9, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Supporters march to the match between Minnesota United and Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Sunday, October 9, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Supporters hoist a tifo for Minnesota United commentators Callum Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin before the match against Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Sunday, October 9, 2022. With the new MLS broadcast deal new commentators will be selected. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota United midfielder Franco Fragapane scores a goal during an MLS Decision Day match between Minnesota United and The Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in St Paul, Minnesota on Sunday October 9th 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
Minnesota United midfielder Franco Fragapane scores a goal during an MLS Decision Day match between Minnesota United and The Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in St Paul, Minnesota on Sunday October 9th 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) makes a save during the match against Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Sunday, October 9, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Supporters in The Wonderwall twirl their scarves for a corner kick during the match between Minnesota United and Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Sunday, October 9, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
An MLS Decision Day match between Minnesota United and The Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in St Paul, Minnesota on Sunday October 9th 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White (24) is marked by Minnesota United defender DJ Taylor (27) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Sunday, October 9, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
MNUFC fans watch on during an MLS Decision Day match between Minnesota United and The Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in St Paul, Minnesota on Sunday, October 9th, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
An MLS Decision Day match between Minnesota United and The Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in St Paul, Minnesota on Sunday October 9th 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
People react after Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) goes down after contact from Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ryan Gauld (25) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Sunday, October 9, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) dribbles the ball during the match against Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Sunday, October 9, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota United midfielder Franco Fragapane (7) controls the ball during the match against Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Sunday, October 9, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota United midfielder Joseph Rosales (8) scores a goal during the match against Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Sunday, October 9, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota United midfielder Joseph Rosales (8) celebrates with teammate Luis Amarilla (9) after scoring a goal during the match against Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Sunday, October 9, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St Clair celebrates a goal during an MLS Decision Day match between Minnesota United and The Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in St Paul, Minnesota on Sunday October 9th 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
An MLS Decision Day match between Minnesota United and The Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in St Paul, Minnesota on Sunday October 9th 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
An MLS Decision Day match between Minnesota United and The Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in St Paul, Minnesota on Sunday October 9th 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
MNUFC fans watch on during an MLS Decision Day match between Minnesota United and The Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in St Paul, Minnesota on Sunday, October 9th, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
MNUFC fans watch on during an MLS Decision Day match between Minnesota United and The Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in St Paul, Minnesota on Sunday, October 9th, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
MNUFC fans watch on during an MLS Decision Day match between Minnesota United and The Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in St Paul, Minnesota on Sunday, October 9th, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)