Minnesota United Advances to Conference Semifinals After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Win

The Loons edged out Real Salt Lake in a tense series, with goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair emerging as the hero in penalty shootouts.

Minnesota United defeated Real Salt Lake in penalty shootouts for both games in their best-of-three series, securing a spot in the conference semifinals.
Dayne St. Clair made crucial saves in the penalty shootouts, denying attempts from Real Salt Lake's Diogo Gonçalves, Diego Luna, and forcing a miss from Matt Crooks.
Joseph Rosales scored his first postseason goal to give Minnesota United an initial lead before Emeka Eneli equalized for Real Salt Lake in the 75th minute.
Real Salt Lake's playoff hopes ended in disappointment as they failed to convert key opportunities, including two goals called back for offside.
Minnesota United will face the Los Angeles Galaxy in the conference semifinals, scheduled for the weekend of November 23 after the FIFA international window.