St. Louis CITY SC Suffer Late Collapse in 2-1 Loss to Minnesota United FC
St. Louis CITY SC saw a promising first-half lead evaporate in a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Minnesota United FC on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Energizer Park. Despite a dominant start and a penalty goal from Eduard Löwen, two second-half penalties awarded to Minnesota United FC ultimately decided the match.
CITY SC came out with immediate intensity, earning three corner kicks within the first three minutes and controlling possession for much of the opening half. This early pressure paid dividends in the 36th minute when Tomáš Ostrák was fouled in the box, leading to a penalty kick. Löwen confidently converted, burying the shot and giving St. Louis a 1-0 advantage. This marked Löwen’s third goal of the season and his second successful penalty of 2025.
However, the complexion of the game dramatically shifted after the break. Minnesota United FC was awarded two penalties, both successfully converted by Kelvin Yeboah in the 75th and 90th minutes, respectively. These late goals flipped the scoreline and secured all three points for the visitors.
The match wasn’t without its disciplinary issues for St. Louis. Conrad Wallem received a caution in the 47th minute, while Chris Durkin was ejected from the game in the 73rd minute, further compounding CITY SC’s difficulties.
Here’s a look at the full team lineups:
STL: GK Roman Bürki ©; D Conrad Wallem, D Timo Baumgartl, D Jaziel Orozco, D Devin Padelford (Chris Durkin, 63’); M Tomáš Ostrák (Alfredo Morales, 77’), M Eduard Löwen (Jake Girdwood-Reich, 77’); M Sangbin Jeong (Simon Becher, 63’), M Marcel Hartel, M Célio Pompeu; F João Klauss (Cedric Teuchert, 78’)
MIN: GK Dayne St. Clair; D Anthony Markanich (DJ Taylor, 83’), D Michael Boxall ©, D Morris Duggan, D Jefferson Diaz, D Julian Gressel (Bongokuhle Hlongwane, 46’); M Joseph Rosales (Owen Gene, 71’), M Tani Oluwaseyi (Luke Hille, 90+9’), M Wil Trapp (Robin Lod, 46’), M Carlos Harvey; F Kelvin Yeboah
The statistics reflected a closely contested match, with St. Louis recording 15 total shots, five on goal, while Minnesota managed 8 total shots with 4 on target. CITY SC also earned 10 corner kicks compared to Minnesota’s 0.
Despite the disappointing result, St. Louis CITY SC will quickly turn their attention to an international friendly against Premier League side Aston Villa on Wednesday, July 30, at Energizer Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT. This match presents an opportunity for CITY SC to regroup and test themselves against top-tier competition.
