Photo Gallery: Minnesota United vs Nashville SC

Rain-pner? Just doesn’t have the same ring like sno-pener does. One could figure most fans would much rather have it a few degrees cooler and snowy than be pelted with rain, sleet and hail for a few hours. Nashville SC rained on the Loons’ home opener parade when they scored early on. The Coyotes retained the lead through halftime but a another break would come shortly into the second half. Lightning strikes put the game on hold for 70 minutes but Dotson’s goal after the restart salvaged a point for Minnesota United.

Next up for Minnesota is a trip out east to take on New York Red Bulls on Sunday night.

Minnesota United fans show their support for Ukraine before the the Minnesota United vs Nashville SC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United supporters display a tifo before the Minnesota United vs Nashville SC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis (1) deflects the ball before Minnesota United forward Luis Amarilla (9) can get to it during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Fans react to a missed goal scoring opportunity for Minnesota United during the match against Nashville SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Luis Amarilla (9) during the Minnesota United vs Nashville SC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Franco Fragapane (7) dribbles the ball during the match against Nashville SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Oniel Fisher (91) during the match against Nashville SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Nashville SC players Walker Zimmerman (25) and Sean Akira Davis put pressure on Minnesota United forward Luis Amarilla (9) as he attempts to score a goal during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Fans in rain gear cheer on the Loons during the Minnesota United vs Nashville SC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

A fan’s loon hat is wrapped in plastic to protect it from the rain during the Minnesota United vs Nashville SC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender DJ Taylor (27) kicks the ball during the match against Nashville SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Nashville SC Dax McCarty (6) puts pressure on Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) dribbles the ball during the match against Nashville SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Nearby lightning strikes caused the Minnesota United vs Nashville SC match at Allianz Field to be put on pause in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. The game was on hold for approximately 70 minutes. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Supporters took shelter under The Wonderwall section during the Minnesota United vs Nashville SC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. The fans sang and danced while the game was on hold for approximately 70 minutes because of nearby lightning strikes. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Fans left behind scarves in The Wonderwall as the they were evacuated from the open air sections of the stadium. The Minnesota United vs Nashville SC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022 was put on hold. The game was on paused for approximately 70 minutes because of nearby lightning strikes. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Heavy rain caused the water to build up on a few areas of the field during the Minnesota United vs Nashville SC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Supporters took shelter under The Wonderwall section during the Minnesota United vs Nashville SC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. The fans sang and danced while the game was on hold for approximately 70 minutes because of nearby lightning strikes. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

A Minnesota United supporter waves a flag during the Minnesota United vs Nashville SC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Fans in rain gear cheer on the Loons during the Minnesota United vs Nashville SC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Fans in rain gear cheer on the Loons during the Minnesota United vs Nashville SC match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) dribbles the ball during the match against Nashville SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Oniel Fisher (91) dribbles the ball during the match against Nashville SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman (25) pulls back on Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) as he scores a goa during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender DJ Taylor (27) heads the ball during the match against Nashville SC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)