# Minnesota United’s Home Struggles Continue After Loss to Colorado

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- Published: 2026-05-14T08:19:21-04:00
- Author: Kevin Lee

 

Minnesota United’s struggles at Allianz Field continued Wednesday night with a 1-
0 loss to Colorado, just days after a 2-2 draw against Austin. The Loons collected
only one point from two home matches this week, continuing a troubling trend of 
underperforming in St. Paul.

United is now 2-2-2 at home this season and, for the third straight year, has earned
fewer points at home than on the road. Minnesota has been one of MLS’s stronger 
away teams with 13 road points, compared to just eight at Allianz Field.

Colorado entered the match having scored only once in its previous four MLS games,
but Rafael Navarro’s first-half goal proved enough for the Rapids to secure the 
win. Navarro found space behind Minnesota’s defense in the 26th minute and beat 
goalkeeper Drake Callender for the game’s only goal.

The Loons created chances but couldn’t capitalize. Kelvin Yeboah missed an early
breakaway opportunity, while James Rodriguez and Anthony Markanich both struck the
woodwork before halftime.

After the match, midfielder Wil Trapp suggested the team may be losing focus against
opponents lower in the standings.

Head coach Cameron Knowles said the team is frustrated it hasn’t been able to bring
its strong road form back home for supporters at Allianz Field.

Wednesday also marked James Rodriguez’s final appearance for Minnesota before joining
Colombia’s national team ahead of the World Cup. Rodriguez finished his MLS stint
with two assists in six appearances. Defender Michael Boxall returned to the starting
lineup for the first time since February before departing to join New Zealand’s 
national team.