# On a Snowy Saturday Sporting Stages Historic Comeback, Overcoming Three-Goal Deficit in 3-3 Draw Against Minnesota

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- Published: 2025-03-16T11:08:45-04:00
- Author: Malcolm Gerard

 

Sporting Kansas City (0-3-1, 1 point) made history on Saturday, rallying from a 
three-goal deficit for the first time ever to secure a dramatic 3-3 draw against
regional rivals Minnesota United FC (2-1-1, 7 points) at a snowy Children’s Mercy
Park.

Despite falling behind 3-0 after a stunning strike from Hassani Dotson and a brace
from Tani Oluwaseyi, Sporting refused to back down. The home side ignited an electrifying
comeback with three goals in just 12 minutes, snapping a 10-game losing streak that
stretched back to last September. Daniel Salloi sparked the resurgence in the 68th
minute with a composed finish, Shapi Suleymanov’s pressure forced an own goal just
four minutes later, and star striker Dejan sealed the comeback with a brilliant 
equalizer in the 80th minute.

Saturday’s thriller was only the 19th time in MLS history that a team has erased
a three-goal deficit to earn a win or draw in the regular season. The momentum now
shifts in Sporting’s favor as they prepare for their next challenge—a home clash
against LAFC (2-2-0, 6 points) on Saturday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. CT. Fans can 
secure their seats for the Western Conference showdown now.