Photo Gallery: Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast (UPSL Women Conference Championship)

July 22, 2024In Minnesota Aurora FC, Photo Gallery, United Premier Soccer League

After a 1-1 tie at full-time, NOSC Blast eventually defeated Aurora 2 in the UPSL Women Conference Championship 2-1 in overtime on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium. Here are our pictures from the pitch.

[Editor’s Note: Apologies for the delay in getting this gallery posted – a computer failure delayed our photo processing for most of the week.]

Minnesota Aurora 2 forward Ellie Primerano (13) dribbles the ball with NOSC Blast player Ruthie Gyasi (38) in pursuit at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 defender Karlee Torisk (16) wins a header over NOSC Blast player Ruthie Gyasi (38) at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast player Hannah Kvant (2) keeps Minnesota Aurora 2 forward Ava Westlund (19) off the ball at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 midfielder/defender Kiera Laney (8) throws the ball in at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 forward Ava Westlund (19) scores a goal at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 forward Ava Westlund (19) celebrates Aurora 2’s opening goal at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 midfielder Ayah Makled (12) dribbles the ball with NOSC Blast player Nora Helvig (34) defending at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 midfielder Anya Westlund (18) looks for a pass at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 forward Ava Westlund (19) with the ball as NOSC Blast goalkeeper Lauren McAlpine (18) looks on at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast player Isabella Faul (16) at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 midfielder/defender Kiera Laney (8) and NOSC Blast player Jessica Eischens (20) at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 midfielder Molly Knoblauch (24) and NOSC Blast player Ava Ligtenberg (39) vie for the ball at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast scores their first goal at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast player Hannah Kvant (2) dribbles the ball with Minnesota Aurora 2 forward Ellie Primerano (13) defending at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 midfielder Anya Westlund (18) passes the ball at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 midfielder Luka Johnson (20) kicks the ball past NOSC Blast forward Berit Parten (11) at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast player Ava Ligtenberg (39) kicks the ball at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 forward Ava Westlund (19) dribbles the ball at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 midfielder Molly Knoblauch (24) kicks the ball at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 midfielder/defender Kiera Laney (8) looks for a pass while NOSC Blast player Berit Parten (11) defends at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast goalkeeper Lauren McAlpine (18) at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 forward Ava Westlund (19) is fouled by NOSC Blast player Hannah Kvant (2) just outside the penalty box at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast goalkeeper Lauren McAlpine (18) makes a diving save at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 goalkeeper Bayliss Flynn (30) jumps to block the ball at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 midfielder Luka Johnson (20) at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast player Nora Helvig (34) kicks the ball at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 defender Aleah Treiterer (10) and NOSC Blast player Jessica Eischens (20) vie for the ball at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 midfielder/defender Kiera Laney (8) dribbles the ball at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 midfielder Luka Johnson (20) dribbles the ball against NOSC Blast defenders at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 goalkeeper Bayliss Flynn (30) watches for a header from NOSC Blast player Ava Ligtenberg (39) at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast player Berit Parten (11) kicks the ball at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 forward Ellie Primerano (13) and NOSC Blast player Ruthie Gyasi (38) vie for the ball at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast goalkeeper Lauren McAlpine (18) watches the ball go past her shoulder at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 midfielder Anya Westlund (18) with the ball at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast player Jessica Eischens (20) ties to control a high ball with Minnesota Aurora 2 forward Ava Westlund (19) and defender Aleah Treiterer (10) nearby at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast goalkeeper Lauren McAlpine (18) forces Minnesota Aurora 2 forward Ellie Primerano (13) away from NOSC Blast player Ava Ligtenberg (39) as she clears the ball at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 defender Aleah Treiterer (10) and NOSC Blast player Jessica Eischens (20) chase the ball at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 defender Bailey Dodds (21) tackles the ball away from NOSC Blast forward Berit Parten (11) at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast player Ruthie Gyasi (38) kicks the ball at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 forward Sienna Latta (40) dribbles the ball with NOSC Blast player Nora Helvig (34) in pursuit at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 goalkeeper Bayliss Flynn (30) misses a diving save in overtime for NOSC Blast’s winning goal at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast player Caroline Lauinger (31) wins a header from Minnesota Aurora 2 midfielder/defender Kiera Laney (8) at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

The NOSC Blast bench rushes the field after winning the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast players celebrate after winning the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast players celebrate after winning the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 midfielder/defender Kiera Laney (8) and Minnesota Aurora 2 sporting director and head coach Mandy Pochobradsky after the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast players celebrate after winning at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 players after the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 goalkeeper Bayliss Flynn (30) talks to the press following the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora 2 players lift the second place trophy at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast players receive Champion medals at the awards ceremony following the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast players receive Champion medals at the awards ceremony following the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast goalkeeper Lauren McAlpine (18) receives the Championship trophy from UPSL’s Amer Mian following the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast players pose with the Championship trophy following the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast players lift the Championship trophy at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast goalkeeper Lauren McAlpine (18) with the Championship trophy following the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

NOSC Blast players pose with the Championship trophy following the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

The runner-up trophy at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

The Championship trophy at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Champion medals at the Aurora 2 vs NOSC Blast UPSL Women Conference Championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

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