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Kelvin Yeboah Scores in 90th Minute to Rally Minnesota United to 2-2 Draw with Austin in Opener
Kelvin Yeboah scored a 90th-minute equalizer to secure a 2-2 draw for Minnesota United in their season opener without James Rodríguez, sidelined due to fitness issues.
- On Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, Minnesota United named a lineup that omitted James Rodríguez for their match against Austin FC at Q2 Stadium.
- On Wednesday, James Rodríguez received his U.S. work visa and returned to Minnesota to train, but coach Cameron Knowles declined to set a fixed timeline for his return.
- Early in the match Brendan Hines-Ike put Austin ahead in the 7th minute, Morris Duggan equalized with a header in the 40th, and Kelvin Yeboah scored a 90th-minute header to rally Minnesota United to a 2-2 draw.
- Cameron Knowles earned a point in his first match in charge as Minnesota United drew, with goalkeeper Drake Callender making four saves in his debut.
- Under coach Nico Estévez, Austin FC aims for a second straight postseason despite scoring only 37 goals last season and added Facundo Torres for a $9.5 million transfer fee.
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