San Diego FC rallies late to salvage point in Saint Paul

Trailing Until the Second Half

San Diego FC entered the final stretch of play behind the scoreboard, facing a deficit that threatened to define their afternoon in Saint Paul. The visiting side had to overcome an early blow that put them on the defensive for the majority of the contest.

Their resilience was ultimately rewarded when they managed to find the back of the net, turning a potential loss into a hard-fought stalemate.

Goals Define the Contest

The match opened with Minnesota United FC seizing momentum immediately. Just three minutes into the fixture, Tomás Chancalay broke the deadlock, giving the home side an early advantage that they would hold for over sixty minutes. The goal stood as the sole strike for Minnesota until the 64th minute.

San Diego FC refused to yield, pushing forward in search of an equalizer. Their efforts culminated when Anders Dreyer scored in the 64th minute. This crucial tally leveled the score at 1-1, neutralizing Chancalay’s early impact and shifting the psychological balance of the game. No further goals were recorded after this point, preserving the tie.

Statistical Standouts

While the result was shared, individual performances highlighted the attacking threats on both sides. For San Diego FC, Marcus Ingvartsen led the charge with five total shots, demonstrating the visiting team's offensive intent throughout the match. Minnesota United FC’s Joaquín Pereyra also posed a significant threat, registering four total shots in an effort to extend his team's lead.

Goalkeeping duties saw CJ dos Santos for San Diego FC make seven saves to keep the deficit at bay. On the other side, Minnesota’s Drake Callender made one save, reflecting the lower volume of clear-cut chances created by the visitors after the equalizer.

Season Records Update

The draw leaves both clubs with updated standing data as they continue their campaigns. Minnesota United FC improves to a record of 6-6-6 following this home contest at Allianz Field. San Diego FC adjusts their tally to 5-6-7, gaining a single point from the road trip on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761703