Minnesota United Triumphs in Penalty Shootout Against Real Salt Lake

The Loons secure a 1-0 series lead in the MLS Cup playoffs with a 5-4 victory on penalties after a scoreless draw.

Minnesota United's Dayne St. Clair was pivotal in goal, making crucial saves to maintain a clean sheet through regulation.
Real Salt Lake's Zac MacMath also performed impressively, denying multiple scoring opportunities to keep the game level.
The decisive penalty was converted by Jefferson Diaz, while RSL's Braian Ojeda missed, hitting the crossbar.
Minnesota's preparation for the shootout included unique training with club employees simulating crowd pressure.
Game 2 will be hosted by Minnesota United, where they can clinch the series with another win.