Minnesota beats San Diego 2-1 in MLS match

Kyle Duncan and Kelvin Yeboah scored for Minnesota United, while Luca Bombino had the lone goal for San Diego FC.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:39am

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Minnesota United defeated San Diego FC 2-1 in an MLS match on Saturday night. Kyle Duncan and Kelvin Yeboah scored for Minnesota, while Luca Bombino had the lone goal for San Diego. Minnesota's Owen Gene recorded two assists, the first goal contributions of his MLS career. San Diego played a man down for the final 44 minutes after Christopher McVey was shown his second yellow card.

Why it matters

This was an important early-season matchup between two Western Conference teams looking to establish themselves in the MLS standings. The win helps Minnesota United build momentum, while the loss is a setback for San Diego FC's strong start to the season.

The details

In the 7th minute, Luca Bombino scored his first career MLS goal to give San Diego FC a 1-0 lead. Minnesota United equalized in the 15th minute when Kyle Duncan headed in a goal. Kelvin Yeboah then tapped in a loose ball from close range in the 40th minute to make it 2-1 for Minnesota. San Diego was reduced to 10 men in the 46th minute when Christopher McVey was shown his second yellow card.

  • The match was played on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Luca Bombino scored in the 7th minute to give San Diego the early lead.
  • Kyle Duncan scored the equalizer for Minnesota in the 15th minute.
  • Kelvin Yeboah scored the game-winning goal for Minnesota in the 40th minute.
  • Christopher McVey was sent off in the 46th minute, leaving San Diego a man down for the rest of the match.

The players

Kyle Duncan

A 28-year-old midfielder who signed with Minnesota United in December after eight seasons with the New York Red Bulls.

Kelvin Yeboah

A forward for Minnesota United who scored the game-winning goal in the 40th minute and has four goals on the season.

Owen Gene

A 23-year-old midfielder for Minnesota United who recorded his first two career MLS assists in the match.

Luca Bombino

A San Diego FC player who scored his first career MLS goal in the 7th minute to give his team the early lead.

Christopher McVey

A San Diego FC player who was shown his second yellow card in the 46th minute, forcing his team to play a man down for the remainder of the match.

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What they’re saying

“It was a hard-fought match, but I'm proud of the way our team battled and came from behind to get the win.”

— Adrian Heath, Minnesota United Head Coach

“Going down a man really hurt our chances, but the team showed a lot of fight to nearly equalize in the end.”

— Landon Donovan, San Diego FC Head Coach

What’s next

Minnesota United will look to build on this win when they host the Seattle Sounders next weekend, while San Diego FC will try to bounce back at home against the Portland Timbers.

The takeaway

This match highlighted the importance of discipline, as San Diego's red card proved to be a pivotal moment that allowed Minnesota to secure the victory. Both teams showcased their attacking talent, with young players like Owen Gene and Luca Bombino making their mark, pointing to a bright future for MLS.