The last strains of Wonderwall were still echoing around Allianz Field when Eric Ramsay walked to the side of the pitch and waited for his children.
Carefully, he lifted two-and-a-half-year-old Jac over the perimeter fence, and then held his son’s hand with one hand while using the other to carry one-year-old daughter Lili back onto the grass.
The Minnesota United coach led them to the goalmouth in front of the club’s hardcore supporters who cheered wildly as he helped them to kick a ball over the line.
This is a tradition for the manager and players whenever Minnesota win at home, as is the rousing rendition of Wonderwall.