LA Galaxy's dominant display proved insufficient as Minnesota United secured a 2-1 victory at home on 5 April, exploiting clinical finishing over territorial control. The Galaxy generated 20 shots and 2.03 expected goals yet managed only seven on target, whilst their 4-2-3-1 setup struggled to break down Minnesota's compact 3-4-3 defence. Conversely, the visitors capitalised ruthlessly on limited opportunities, converting two of four shots on target; Anthony Markanich and Kelvin Yeboah found the net for the Loons. Minnesota's goalkeeper endured a difficult afternoon, posting a 50 per cent save percentage and conceding 1.4 post-shot expected goals above their actual performance, though this mattered little given the team's efficiency in transition. Marco Reus's goal proved a consolation for the hosts. The result underscores Minnesota's improving away form against higher-possession opponents.