Late Minnesota Equalizer Earns Season-Opening Draw vs. Austin

Kelvin Yeboah's header in the 90th minute salvages a point for Minnesota United.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Kelvin Yeboah's headed goal in the 90th minute off a pass from Devin Padelford helped Minnesota United earn a 2-2 draw against host Austin FC in the season-opening match for both teams on Saturday. Austin had taken a 2-1 lead in the 76th minute on a deflection by Myrto Uzuni, but Yeboah's late strike ensured the teams split the points.

Why it matters

The draw marks an encouraging start to the season for both clubs as they look to build momentum and contend for playoff spots in the competitive Western Conference of Major League Soccer.

The details

Minnesota United fell behind early when Brendan Hines-Ike scored off a header in the 7th minute, but Morris Duggan equalized for the Loons in the 40th minute. Austin regained the lead in the 76th minute on Uzuni's deflection, but Yeboah's late heroics salvaged a point for Minnesota. Both teams were missing key players, with Austin without midfielder Owen Wolff and Minnesota without new signing James Rodriguez.

  • The match was the season opener for both teams on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • Hines-Ike scored for Austin in the 7th minute.
  • Duggan equalized for Minnesota in the 40th minute.
  • Uzuni put Austin back in front in the 76th minute.
  • Yeboah scored the equalizer for Minnesota in the 90th minute.

The players

Kelvin Yeboah

The Minnesota United forward scored the late equalizing goal in the 90th minute.

Devin Padelford

The Minnesota United midfielder provided the assist on Yeboah's game-tying goal.

Myrto Uzuni

The Austin FC midfielder scored the go-ahead goal for his team in the 76th minute.

Jon Gallagher

The Austin FC midfielder had the shot that led to Uzuni's goal, setting up the play with a cross-box pass.

Brendan Hines-Ike

The Austin FC defender scored the opening goal of the match in the 7th minute.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This draw marks an encouraging start to the season for both Minnesota United and Austin FC as they look to build momentum and contend for playoff spots in the competitive Western Conference of MLS.