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Photos: Fans celebrate the home opener for Minnesota United
Minnesota United fans celebrate after their team won on opening night in an MLS soccer match against the CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday in St. Paul.
Photojournalist Ellen Schmidt documented the game and the fans for MPR News.
Minnesota United players celebrate after winning an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday in St. Paul.
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Minnesota United midfielder Will Trapp, right, celebrates on the field with young fans during an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday in St. Paul.
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A Minnesota United fan is bundled up for the cold while cheering for their team during an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday in St. Paul.
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Minnesota United fans cheer for their team during an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday in St. Paul.
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CF Montreal defender Tom Pearce (3) and Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) jump for a header during an MLS soccer match at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah, center, blocks a pass by CF Montreal midfielder Ousman Jabang (15) during an MLS soccer match at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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CF Montreal defender Dawid Bugaj (27) and Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) battle for the ball during an MLS soccer match at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall, center left, collides with CF Montreal midfielder Bryce Duke, center, while competing for the ball during an MLS soccer match at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Fireworks erupt before an MLS soccer match between Minnesota United and CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Jordan Maguire shows off their Minnesota United-themed nails during an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Fans dance in the stands during an MLS soccer match between Minnesota United and CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Fans look toward the pitch while Minnesota United and CF Montreal warm up for an MLS soccer match at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Fans wave towels while the Minnesota United line up for a penalty kick during an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Minnesota United fans welcome their team to the field for an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Fans pick up complementary hats on opening night before an MLS soccer match between Minnesota United and CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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A young Minnesota United fan high-fives the Loon mascot after the United won an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Mittens hang from the bleachers during an MLS soccer match between Minnesota United and CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) passes up the field while CF Montreal defender Luca Petrasso (13) pressures him during an MLS soccer match at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) makes a save during an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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A Minnesota United fan takes a shot after the Loons scored a goal during an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Minnesota United fans sing "All the Small Things" by Blink-182 during an MLS soccer match between Minnesota United and CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Joey Ansell, left, and Matthew Bauer wear homemade loon hats during an MLS soccer match between Minnesota United and CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Minnesota United midfielder Will Trapp (20) claps as his team wins an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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A young Minnesota United fan wears a mask during an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Minnesota United fans cheer after their team scored a goal during an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Fans line up to enter Allianz Field before an MLS soccer match between Minnesota United and CF Montreal on Saturday.
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Minnesota United players celebrate after forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) scored a goal during an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) scores a goal on CF Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois (40) during an MLS soccer match at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall's breath condensates as temperatures are below freezing during an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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Minnesota United fans cheer for their team at Allianz Field on opening night during an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal at Allianz Field on Saturday.
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