{
  "id": 17739634,
  "title": "Pereyra, Valerius help Minnesota United stay in postseason hunt with 3-1 victory over LAFC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/pereyra-valerius-help-minnesota-united-stay-in-postseason-hunt-with-3",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T03:58:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/11/01/pereyra-valerius-help-minnesota-united-stay-in-postseason-hunt-with-3-1-victory-over-lafc"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minnesota United secured a vital 3-1 victory over LAFC, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the Western Conference. Joaquín Pereyra led the charge with two goals, while defender Cherrion Valerius scored his first of the season. Kelvin Yeboah contributed a career-high fifth assist, and Nectarios Triantis added a third goal for Minnesota. LAFC, already clinched a playoff spot, missed an opportunity to secure the top four position and home-field advantage in the first round. Sergio Vásquez scored an unassisted goal for LAFC in the final minute of regulation to avoid a shutout, marking his first goal in his sixth MLS appearance. Drake Callender made six saves for Minnesota United. This win ended St. Louis City's record-tying 19-match unbeaten streak in the MLS and marked Minnesota United's second consecutive victory since a 3-2 win over them in mid-October. The match also saw Minnesota United end a 2-0-3 run during the month, while LAFC dropped to 9-4-4 at home. Minnesota United improved to 6-7-4 on the road, and they will host San Jose Earthquakes to close out the regular season.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Minnesota United defeats LAFC 3-1, securing playoff hopes",
    "Joaquín Pereyra scores twice, Valerius nets first goal",
    "Drake Callender makes six saves for Minnesota United"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Minnesota United’s offensive surge keeps their postseason aspirations alive while simultaneously denying LAFC the chance to secure home-field advantage for the upcoming first round.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}