Why Kelvin Yeboah will not play for Minnesota United
Pioneer Press • • sports
Key Points:
- Minnesota United played to a 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake without forward Kelvin Yeboah, who was suspended due to an internal disciplinary issue following a training incident.
- Yeboah, who has scored eight goals this season, was absent from the match and Friday’s training but is expected to return after the MLS break post-FIFA World Cup.
- Reserve forward Momo Dieng started in Yeboah’s place, and substitutes Mauricio Gonzalez and Marcus Caldeira, the latter making his MLS debut, also contributed to the team’s attack.
- Mauricio Gonzalez scored the equalizing goal in the 93rd minute, marking his first MLS goal and showcasing his growing role as a powerful and strategic player off the bench.
- Head coach Cameron Knowles praised the substitutes for stepping up and earning trust through their training efforts, highlighting Gonzalez’s potential for continued improvement.