A Last-Minute Reprieve
Orlando City SC escaped Saint Paul with a hard-fought point after Tyrese Spicer scored in the dying moments of the match, capping off a dramatic comeback to secure a 3-3 draw against Minnesota United FC. The result was sealed on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Allianz Field in front of 19,352 spectators.
Goals and Turning Points
Minnesota United FC appeared to have secured all three points late in the contest, but Orlando City SC refused to yield. The visitors had taken control earlier in the second half when Antoine Griezmann found the net in the 64th minute, giving Orlando a 2-1 lead heading into the final quarter of play.
Minnesota United FC responded with urgency, leveling the score at 2-2 through Anthony Markanich in the 74th minute. The home side then took the lead just one minute later when Kelvin Yeboah scored in the 75th minute, putting Minnesota ahead 3-2 and seemingly closing the door on a comeback.
However, Orlando City SC mounted a final surge. Daryl Dike had opened the scoring for the visitors in the 28th minute, and Griezmann’s earlier strike provided the initial momentum. In the 90th minute plus three seconds of stoppage time, Tyrese Spicer found the back of the net to salvage a draw for Orlando.
Marcus Caldeira had also scored for Minnesota United FC in the 71st minute to give his team a brief lead before Markanich’s equalizer.
