Photo Gallery: MNUFC vs FC Dallas

Minnesota United had a good opportunity to distance themselves from FC Dallas as the playoff hunt is nearing its completion.

It was three quick goals for FC Dallas early in the second half that put a damper on the hopes for MNUFC to secure more points in the Western Conference table.

The Loons dropped down to fifth in the table and currently sit out of a home playoff game. However, they do have a game in hand over FC Dallas and Nashville SC and can still secure a place as high as third.

Up next for the Loons is an away game at Portland on Saturday night.

Michael, Seth and Tim were all on the sidelines to capture the action on Saturday afternoon.

An MLS match between Minnesota United and FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United forward Luis Amarilla (9) heads the ball during the match against FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

An MLS match between Minnesota United and FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) defends an attack from FC Dallas midfielder Paxton Pomykal (19) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) rolls the ball to a team mate during the match against FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

An MLS match between Minnesota United and FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

An MLS match between Minnesota United and FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

An MLS match between Minnesota United and FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) shouts out instructions during the match against FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) presses an attack through FC Dallas defender Edwin Cerrillo (6) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

FC Dallas forward Ema Twumasi (22) looks for a cross opportunity while Minnesota United midfielder Franco Fragapane (7) defends during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Minnesota United defender Brent Kallman (14) blocks a cross from FC Dallas midfielder Paul Arriola (7) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall (15) kicks the ball during the match against FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) dribbles the ball around FC Dallas defender José Antonio Martínez (3) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

An MLS match between Minnesota United and FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United defender DJ Taylor (27) crosses the ball during the match against FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

An MLS match between Minnesota United and FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

An MLS match between Minnesota United and FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

An MLS match between Minnesota United and FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)

Minnesota United forward Luis Amarilla (9) controls the ball while FC Dallas forward Ema Twumasi (22) defends during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath reacts to an officiating call during the match against FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender DJ Taylor (27) breaks away from FC Dallas forward Alan Velasco (20) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender DJ Taylor (27) controls a cross while FC Dallas defender Marco Farfan (4) defends during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) during the match against FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Ménder García (28) during the match against FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Ménder García (28) attempts to shake FC Dallas forward Ema Twumasi (22) off the ball during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) heads the ball off a corner kick during the match against FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Alan Benítez (2) dribbles through FC Dallas defender José Antonio Martínez (3) and FC Dallas midfielder Facundo Quignon (5) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

Minnesota United defender Alan Benítez (2) crosses the ball during the match against FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)

A fan cheers on Minnesota United during an MLS match against FC Dallas at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, September 3, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)