Pereyra's late goal rescues Minnesota in 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake

In a Major League Soccer match on Saturday night, Minnesota United and Real Salt Lake played to a 1-1 draw. Sergi Solans gave Real Salt Lake a 1-0 lead in the 82nd minute, but Joaquín Pereyra equalized in the 89th minute. Drake Callender made six saves for Minnesota and assisted on the equalizer. The result extended Minnesota's winless streak to eight games, while Real Salt Lake remained winless in five. The teams had previously tied 1-1 on May 23.

Pereyra's late goal rescues Minnesota in 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake
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Published Aug 16, 2026

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  • Minnesota United extended their winless streak to eight games after a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake.
  • Real Salt Lake's Sergi Solans scored his eighth goal of the season, but Joaquín Pereyra equalized in
  • Drake Callender recorded his first career MLS goal contribution with an assist on the equalizer.

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In a Major League Soccer match on Saturday night, Minnesota United and Real Salt Lake played to a 1-1 draw. The game was scoreless until the 82nd minute when Sergi Solans scored for Real Salt Lake, giving his team a 1-0 lead. However, Minnesota United's Joaquín Pereyra equalized in the 89th minute, securing a point for his team. The match was notable for Drake Callender's performance in goal for Minnesota, as he made six saves and also contributed to the equalizing goal with a long pass that set up Pereyra's finish. This was Callender's first career goal contribution in MLS. For Real Salt Lake, goalkeeper Rafael Cabral made one save. The result extended Minnesota's winless streak to eight games, while Real Salt Lake remained winless in five. Earlier in the match, Minnesota's Anthony Markanich had a chance to score on a counter-attack, but his chip over the goalkeeper was cleared off the line by Lukas Engel in the 34th minute. Real Salt Lake's Zach Booth left the game in the 15th minute due to an apparent injury and was replaced by Dominik Marczuk. The two teams had previously played to a 1-1 tie on May 23 at Minnesota.

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Updated Aug 16, 2026

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