Photo Gallery: Aurora 2023 Wrap-Up Practice
Michael Lake
Minnesota Aurora FC turned the lights off on the 2023 season this week with a few light practices and a partial roster on hand. Despite the early exit from the USL-W playoffs, spirits were high at TCO, with the players and coaching staff enjoying some last few moments together for the year. Here are our photos from the practice session on Tuesday morning.
Photo Gallery: Minnesota Aurora vs Chicago City SC
Michael Lake
Minnesota Aurora FC closed out the 2023 regular season with a 7-0 win over Heartland Division #2 Chicago City SC and a flawless 12-0-0 record and +56 goal differential. Nearly 7,000 fans were in attendance, setting a new attendance record at TCO Stadium.
Aurora go on to the Central Conference playoffs next week in Flint, Michigan.
Photo Gallery: Minnesota Aurora vs Bavarian United
Michael Lake
Bavarian United scored an early goal and held strong for most of the first half, but Minnesota Aurora came back to win with a decisive 5-1 finish in Saturday’s Pride game at TCO Stadium. Here are our photos from the pitch.
Minnesota Aurora forward Maya Hansen (13) controls the ball while Minnesota Aurora midfielder Mariah Nguyen (19) and Bavarian United midfielder Marisa Grzesiak (2) look on during the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Bavarian United FC match on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Bavarian United midfielder Madison Tuma (19) and Minnesota Aurora midfielders Hannah Adler (10) and Addison Weichers (16) vie for the ball during the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Bavarian United FC match on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora forward Catherine Rapp (20) celebrates Aurora’s first goal with forward Maya Hansen (13) and midfielder Mariah Nguyen (19) during the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Bavarian United FC match on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora midfielder Hannah Adler (10) dribbles the ball on the sideline with Bavarian United midfielders Marisa Grzesiak (2) and Hailey Block (11) defending during the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Bavarian United FC match on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora goalkeeper Amanda Poorbaugh (0) jumps to collect the ball out of the air while Bavarian United defender Hannah Kroupa (7) and Minnesota Aurora defender Tianna Harris (15) jump for a header during the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Bavarian United FC match on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Bavarian United goalkeeper Chloe Olson (1) scrambles to collect the ball after an attack by Minnesota Aurora midfielder Mariah Nguyen (19) during the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Bavarian United FC match on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora defender Tianna Harris (15) celebrates her goal with midfielder Sophie French (3), midfielder Rami Rapp (6), midfielder Jelena Zbiljic (21), and midfielder Mariah Nguyen (19) during the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Bavarian United FC match on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Bavarian United midfielder Hailey Block (11), Minnesota Aurora defender Elizabeth Rapp (7), and Minnesota Aurora midfielder Sophie French (3) jump for a header during the Minnesota Aurora FC vs Bavarian United FC match on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Photo Gallery: MN Thunder vs Sioux Falls City FC
Michael Lake
Minnesota Thunder defeated Sioux Falls City FC 3-1 in Friday’s WPSL game at Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota. Here are our photos from the pitch.
Sioux Falls City FC goalkeeper Hailee Fischer (18) punches the ball away as Minnesota Thunder forward Paige Peltier (42) attempts a header during the Minnesota Thunder vs Sioux Falls City FC match on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Thunder forward Paige Peltier (42) dribbles the ball along the goal line against Sioux Falls City FC defender Rebecca Storr (25) during the Minnesota Thunder vs Sioux Falls City FC match on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Thunder forward Megan Nemec (18) kicks the ball while Sioux Falls City FC defender Rebecca Storr (25) jumps to block during the Minnesota Thunder vs Sioux Falls City FC match on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Thunder forward Paige Peltier (42) dribbles the ball against Sioux Falls City FC defender Rebecca Storr (25) and forward Mary Perez (10) during the Minnesota Thunder vs Sioux Falls City FC match on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Minnesota Thunder forward Andrea Barth (30) and Sioux Falls City FC defender Rebecca Storr (25) jump for a header in front of Sioux Falls City FC’s goal during the Minnesota Thunder vs Sioux Falls City FC match on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Sioux Falls City FC defender Letycia Bonifacio (28) takes a shot on goal while Minnesota Thunder midfielder Izzy Engle (2) jumps to block during the Minnesota Thunder vs Sioux Falls City FC match on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Sioux Falls City FC forward Jada Vanoverbeke (23) attempts to dribble through Minnesota Thunder midfielder Grace Pohlidal (6) and defender Jordy Rothwell (21) during the Minnesota Thunder vs Sioux Falls City FC match on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Sioux Falls City FC forward Mckenna Lehman (16) dribbles the ball against Minnesota Thunder midfielders Madelyn Poor (12) and Grace Pohlidal (6) during the Minnesota Thunder vs Sioux Falls City FC match on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake / Lake Photography)
Photo Gallery: Minnesota Aurora v Chicago Dutch Lions
Michael Lake
With a hat trick from midfielder Hannah Adler (10), Minnesota Aurora defeated Chicago Dutch Lions 6-1 on Wednesday’s match at TCO Stadium.
Photo Gallery: Minnesota Aurora vs RKC Third Coast
Michael Lake
Minnesota Aurora sailed to a 10-0 win against RKC Third Coast on Wednesday night. Here are our photos from the pitch.
Minnesota Aurora midfielder Morgan Stone (4) and midfielder Mariah Nguyen (19) jump for a header off a corner kick while RKC Third Coast forward Haley Johnson (10), defender Brie Klingbeil (20), and forward Alexis Baker (13) defend during the Minnesota Aurora v. RKC Third Coast match on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)
Minnesota Aurora midfielder Morgan Stone (4) heads the ball from a corner kick while RKC Third Coast forward Alexis Baker (13) and defender Brie Klingbeil (20) defend during the Minnesota Aurora v. RKC Third Coast match on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Lake/Lake Photography)
Photo Gallery: Minnesota Aurora v Rochester FC
Michael Lake
Minnesota Aurora defeated Rochester FC 5-0 at home for the season opener on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023. Here are our photographs from the game.
Photo Gallery: Minnesota Aurora FC Practice
Michael Lake
Minnesota Aurora FC held an open practice session on Monday, May 22nd ahead of their season opener on Wednesday night against Rochester FC. Check out our photos below.
Photo Gallery: MN Aurora Preseason Practice
Michael Lake
Minnesota Aurora preseason practice kicked off this week and the team invited media to attend practice at TCO Stadium on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023. Here are some of our photos from the day.
Photo Gallery: MN Aurora Kit Reveal and Team Welcome
Michael Lake
On Sunday, Minnesota Aurora hosted a Kit Reveal and Team Welcome event at the Mall of America where the team unveiled their 2023 “Instant Classic” Home Kit, welcomed back returning players, and introduced new players for the 2023 season.
Aurora begins their season with a match against Rochester at TCO stadium on Wednesday, May 24th at 7pm.