With the race for playoff spots out West growing tighter by the day, Minnesota United came into its second game of the season against FC Cincinnati in need of three points to edge them up the table. Given Cincy's struggles this year, it seemed like a golden opportunity, and yet MNUFC struggled to find their footing early against an aggressive home side who pushed on offense and pressed on defense. It would take until the very death of the game for the Loons to find the back of the net to pull ahead 1-0 and walk away with a much-needed win on the road.