Minnesota United rallies for 2-2 draw with Austin FC

Kelvin Yeboah scores late goal to earn point in season opener

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Minnesota United came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with Austin FC in their season opener. Trailing 2-1 late in the match, Kelvin Yeboah scored in the 90th minute to salvage a point for the visitors.

Why it matters

This result is an important early point for Minnesota United as they look to build on their playoff appearance last season. For Austin FC, it's a missed opportunity to start the year with a home win.

The details

Yeboah, who scored 9 goals in 30 appearances for Minnesota United last year, used an assist to find the back of the net in the final minute and secure the draw. The home team had taken a 2-1 lead earlier in the second half before Yeboah's late heroics.

  • The match was played on February 22, 2026.
  • Yeboah scored the equalizing goal in the 90th minute.

The players

Kelvin Yeboah

A forward for Minnesota United who scored 9 goals in 30 appearances last season.

Austin FC

The home team who were unable to hold onto their late lead against Minnesota United.

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What they’re saying

“We'll take the point, but we know we let one slip away at the end. We'll learn from this and come back stronger next time.”

— Josh Wolff, Head Coach, Austin FC (Austin American-Statesman)

What’s next

Minnesota United will look to build on this result when they host the Seattle Sounders in their home opener next weekend.

The takeaway

This draw shows the resilience of Minnesota United, who were able to fight back late and earn a valuable point on the road to start the season.