The last time San Diego FC and Minnesota United played each other, back in mid-June, SDFC came from behind to win 4-2 on the road.

But there would be no miracle on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium, as Minnesota blasted the home club by the score of 3-1.

As a result, Minnesota (15-6, nine draws, 54 points) maintains second place in the MLS Western Conference standings, but gains ground on conference-leading San Diego (17-8, five draws, 56 points).

A loss by Minnesota on Saturday would have all but handed the top seed to San Diego, giving the club an eight-point lead. But SDFC remains in the driver’s seat when it comes to winning the conference.

However, the loss prevents – for now – San Diego from tying or besting Los Angeles FC’s expansion record of 57 points, set in 2018. Yet with four

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