Real Salt Lake midfielder Noel Caliskan (92) and Minnesota United FC midfielder Will Trapp (20) compete for possession of the ball during the first half of an MLS match held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. Isaac Hale, Deseret News
By Associated Press

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Robin Lod and Joaquín Pereyra each scored a goal to help Minnesota United beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 on Saturday night.

Dayne St. Clair had five saves for Minnesota (14-6-8).

Robin Lod tapped a first-touch shot from the left side of the area into the side-net to give Minnesota a 2-1 lead in the 36th minute.

Salt Lake (9-14-4) has lost three consecutive games.

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Real Salt Lake defender DeAndre Yedlin (2) controls the ball during the second half of an MLS match against Minnesota United FC held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake defender Sam Junqua (29) and Minnesota United FC forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) compete for possession of the ball during the first half of an MLS match held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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A moment of silence is taken for Tremonton-Garland Police Sgt. Lee Sorensen and officer Eric Estrada before an MLS match between Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United FC held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake forward Victor Olatunji (17) celebrates his goal against Minnesota United FC to tie the game 1-1 during the first half of an MLS match held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake defender DeAndre Yedlin (2) controls the ball during the first half of an MLS match against Minnesota United FC held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake midfielder Diogo Gonçalves (10) kicks the ball while guarded by Minnesota United FC defender Jefferson Díaz (28) during the first half of an MLS match held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake forward Victor Olatunji (17) heads the ball toward the goal during the first half of an MLS match against Minnesota United FC held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake fans celebrate a goal from forward Victor Olatunji (17) against Minnesota United FC to tie the game 1-1 during the first half of an MLS match held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake midfielder Noel Caliskan (92) and Minnesota United FC midfielder Will Trapp (20) compete for possession of the ball during the first half of an MLS match held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni watches a play unfold against Minnesota United FC during the first half of an MLS match held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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The father-daughter duo Mat and Savanna Shaw sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before an MLS match between Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United FC held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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A referee takes the field with the game ball before an MLS match between Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United FC held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake forward Matthew Bell (12) reacts after being defeated by Minnesota United FC 3-1 during an MLS match held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake defender DeAndre Yedlin (2) heads the ball over Minnesota United FC midfielder Joaquín Pereyra (26) during the second half of an MLS match held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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A play unfolds during the first half of an MLS match between Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United FC held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Minnesota United FC assistant coach Dennis Lawrence watches a play unfold against Real Salt Lake during the second half of an MLS match held at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Minnesota took a 1-0 lead on Brayan Vera’s own goal in the sixth minute but Victor Olatunji scored his first career goal in his second MLS appearance to make it 1-1 in the 15th.

Pereyra capped the scoring in the 51st. The 26-year-old midfielder in his second MLS season has a goal in back-to-back games for the first time.

Rafael Cabral stopped a shot for Real Salt Lake.

Minnesota beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 at home on March 29.

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