Photos: Aurora vs Utah United (USL-W Semifinal)

July 15, 2025In Minnesota Aurora FC, Photo Gallery, USL W League

Minnesota Aurora hosted Utah United in the USL-W semifinals on Saturday evening, finishing their 2025 playoff campaign 0-1 after conceding a late first-half stoppage time goal. Here are our photos from the pitch.

The game ball on a pedestal before the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC midfielders Mariah Nguyen (19) and Jelena Zbiljic (21) before the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC forward Saige Wimes (4) walks onto the field with a Player Pal at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC mascot Rory the Aurorasaurus (00) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC huddle at the start of the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC goalkeeper Taylor Kane (1) makes a save at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC forward Ava Westlund (33) and Utah United defender Tylie Pratt (6) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC defender/midfielder Camber Hayes (13) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Utah United forward Ellie Walbruch (16) and Minnesota Aurora FC defender Charlie Boone (8) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC forward Saige Wimes (4) charges for the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC defender Charlie Boone (8) with the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Utah United defender Tess Livingston (23) punches the ball away from Minnesota Aurora FC forward Ava Westlund (33) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC defender Charlie Boone (8) passes the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC goalkeeper Taylor Kane (1) punches the ball away during a corner kick at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC forward Saige Wimes (4) is taken down by Utah United defender McKenzie Evans Tostado (14) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC forward Ava Westlund (33) and Utah United defender Tess Livingston (23) watch the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Utah United defender McKenzie Evans Tostado (14) kicks the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Utah United goalkeeper Taylor Rath (0) blocks a shot by Minnesota Aurora FC forward Ava Westlund (33) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Natalie Tavana (11) dribbles the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Annie Williams (55) prepares to take a throw-in at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Natalie Tavana (11) takes a shot on goal while Utah United defender Tylie Pratt (6) defends at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC defender Charlie Boone (8) dribbles the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC forward Ava Westlund (33) crosses the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Utah United defender (and Aurora alum) Kelsey Kaufusi (31) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Annie Williams (55) wins the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Utah United goalkeeper Taylor Rath (0) punches the ball out of the goal box at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Utah United defender Kelsey Kaufusi (31) tries to keep Minnesota Aurora FC forward Ava Westlund (33) off the ball at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC defender Elizabeth Rapp (7) reacts to a missed scoring opportunity at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC defender Elizabeth Rapp (7) passes the ball after breaking free from Utah United forward Ruby Hladek (10) at the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Aurora players pose with Utah United defender Kelsey Kaufusi (31) following the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Natalie Tavana (11) high-fives fans following Aurora’s 0-1 loss in the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

Minnesota Aurora FC close out their 2025 season following their 0-1 loss in the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Utah United USL-W semifinal match on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)

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