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Dejan Joveljić and Manu García help Sporting KC slip past Minnesota United 2-1
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by James Monical , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 23, 2026
· 2 min read
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Dejan Joveljić scored in the first half, and Manu García found the net in the second to help Sporting Kansas City hold off Minnesota United 2-1 on Wednesday night. Joveljić used assists from rookies Capita Capemba and Lasse Berg Johnsen to score his team-leading seventh g...
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Key takeaway (AP) — Dejan Joveljić scored in the first half, and Manu García found the net in the second to help Sporting Kansas City hold off Minnesota United 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minnesota United's loss to Sporting KC marks a continuation of the team's recent struggles, with only one win in their last seven matches. This slump comes at a critical time, as the team prepares to host the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday. A win at home would be crucial in helping Minnesota United regain momentum and climb the standings. The team's defense will need to tighten up, particularly after conceding two goals to Sporting KC's Dejan Joveljić and Manu García. Despite the loss, Devin Padelford's goal in the 75th minute shows that the team still has the ability to create scoring opportunities. With a strong home crowd behind them, Minnesota United will look to bounce back against the Whitecaps and get back on track. The upcoming match will be a key test of the team's resilience and ability to respond to adversity.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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