With five games to go in the regular season, Minnesota United had a chance to clinch a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs on Saturday.

The Loons fell behind on an own goal in the 80th minute, but Wil Trapp lofted a great pass to set up Robin Lod to score in the 85th minute.

The 1-1 draw with Portland at Allianz Field meant MNUFC needed help to clinch a postseason spot, and Minnesota got it with Colorado losing to Kansas City on Saturday night. The second-place Loons (14-6-9, 51 points) and sixth-place Portland (10-9-8, 39 points) each netted a point.

Portland midfielder Antony’s shot from an acute angle in the 80th minute was touched by Loons goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, but the ball bounced in front of goal and center back Nico Romero accidentally put it into the Loons’ net.

Saturday’s match

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