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Photo Gallery: MNUFC vs Austin FC

The Loons keep pushing for a home playoff spot after beating Austin FC.

By Seth Steffenhagen
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MNUFC midfielders Franco Fragapane and Emmanual Reynoso celebrate a go ahead goal during an MLS match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field on Saturday August 20, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United continue their climb in the Western Conference with hopes of hosting a playoff game come the end of the regular season. Minnesota secured a win against Austin FC by a score of 2-1 for three more points. With other games going in the favor of MNUFC they have closed the gap a bit further on Austin FC and the other teams above them.

Next up for Minnesota United is Houston Dynamo on Saturday afternoon at Allianz Field.

Minnesota United forward Luis Amarilla (9) heads the ball during the match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, August 20, 2022. (Photo by Travis Gallipo Photography)
Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) controls the ball during the match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, August 20, 2022. (Photo by Travis Gallipo Photography)
Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) scores a goal off a penalty kick against Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver (1) at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, August 20, 2022. (Photo by Travis Gallipo Photography)
MNUFC defender Alan Benitez during an MLS match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field on Saturday August 20, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) lunges towards Austin FC midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, August 20, 2022. (Photo by Travis Gallipo Photography)
Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (17) controls the ball during the match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, August 20, 2022. (Photo by Travis Gallipo Photography)
Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) dribbles the ball towards Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver (1) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, August 20, 2022. (Photo by Travis Gallipo Photography)
MNUFC midfielder Franco Fragapane scores the go ahead goal during an MLS match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field on Saturday August 20, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
Minnesota United midfielder Franco Fragapane (7) celebrates with The Wonderwall after scoring a goal against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, August 20, 2022. (Photo by Travis Gallipo Photography)
MNUFC midfielders Franco Fragapane and Emmanual Reynoso celebrate a go ahead goal during an MLS match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field on Saturday August 20, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
MNUFC midfielders Franco Fragapane and Emmanual Reynoso celebrate a go ahead goal during an MLS match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field on Saturday August 20, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
MNUFC midfielders Franco Fragapane and Emmanual Reynoso celebrate a go ahead goal during an MLS match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field on Saturday August 20, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
Austin FC midfielder Diego Fagúndez (14) marks Minnesota United forward Luis Amarilla (9) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, August 20, 2022. (Photo by Travis Gallipo Photography)
Minnesota United defender DJ Taylor (27) during the match against Austin FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, August 20, 2022. (Photo by Travis Gallipo Photography)
MNUFC Attacker Mender Garcia during an MLS match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field on Saturday August 20, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
Minnesota United forward Ménder García (28) and Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver (1) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, August 20, 2022. (Photo by Travis Gallipo Photography)
MNUFC midfielder Bongi Hlongwane during an MLS match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field on Saturday August 20, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
MNUFC fans celebrate a 2-1 victory after an MLS match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field on Saturday August 20, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
MNUFC fans celebrate a 2-1 victory after an MLS match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field on Saturday August 20, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
MNUFC midfielder Jonathan Gonzalez during an MLS match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field on Saturday August 20, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin) MNUFC midfielder Jonathan Gonzalez during an MLS match between Minnesota United and Austin FC at Allianz Field on Saturday August 20, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

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