Recap: Loons’ cup run ends in Houston

Minnesota United traveled to Houston to take on the Dynamo in the quarterfinals of the 2018 U.S. Open Cup this evening. The squad made it this far courtesy of some goalkeeping heroism by Bobby Shuttleworth in the previous round against FC Cincinnati during a penalty shootout. The Loons advanced on penalties after three saves by the big man between the sticks. On the opposing end, Houston qualified for the quarterfinals after a convincing 5-0 win against amateur side and Cinderella story, North Texas Rayados. In their previous meeting this season in MLS, Minnesota took home all three points after a 2-1 victory at home against the Dynamo. That game was also the game where Ibson scored THAT goal. The Brazilian's cheeky back heel was the eventual winner for the Loons, and he earned a solid, much needed, three points.

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