Minnesota United crushed Real Salt Lake in a decisive 3‑1 win at America First Field in Sandy, Utah marking their first-ever MLS league win in Utah.

Real Salt Lake’s Brayan Vera gave Minnesota the early lead with a goal on his own team. Vera earned himself a red card for spitting on Loons captain Michel Boxal during the Oct. 2, 2024 regular-season match, adding a sweet irony to the error.

Victor Olatunji equalized the game at the 15-minute mark in his first appearance for Salt Lake and scoring his first career MLS goal.

Robin Lod regained the lead for the Loons 36 minutes into the game, extending Lod’s status as Minnesota United’s all-time top scorer.

Joaquín Pereyra delivered another goal for the Loons in the 51st minute. Pereyra scored the only goal in last week’s 1-0 win over Seattl

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