Minnesota Aurora FC advance to semifinals, will host next playoff game
Minnesota Aurora after their win against Kings Hammer. (Photo courtesy of Minnesota Aurora FC)
Minnesota Aurora FC advanced in the USL W playoffs on Sunday and are now set to host a semifinal game at home next weekend.
Aurora wins Central Conference Championship
What we know:
The Minnesota Aurora punched their tickets to the semifinals by defeating Kings Hammer FC 1-0 on Sunday.
The team will host the Utah United on Saturday, July 12 at TCO Stadium.
The backstory:
Aurora's Saige Wimes scored the game-winning goal against Kings Hammer, which was her fifth goal of the season.
During the regular season, the Aurora were undefeated at home and only allowed one goal.
What's next:
The match on July 12 will mark the team's first home playoff match since their inaugural season in 2022.
Tickets for the game go on-sale starting Monday at noon.