Sporting KC's Khiry Shelton scored a pair of goals, but unfortunately for him one of them was an own-goal that tied the match at one in the 92nd minute. The Loons took their first lead of the game in the 97th minute on a Kevin Molino goal.
Holmes joined WJON's "Hang Up and Listen" to discuss the creation of the program, his coaching experiences, the composition of the roster, challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis, the state of soccer in Central Minnesota and how he hopes to work with the high school soccer teams in the area.
The Minnesota Twins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 Saturday afternoon in the first game of the Grapefruit League season. The Twins will host the Toronto Blue Jays at noon on Sunday (WJON).
Dynamo FC St. Cloud wrapped up a very successful third season with a promotion to Division I of the MASL, where they will compete in 2020. Current Dynamo player and former Apollo Eagle Logan Lommel joined WJON's "Hang Up and Listen" to talk about the club and the team's upcoming tryouts.
The College of St. Benedict and St. John's University soccer teams both defeated Carleton College on Saturday to earn the no. 4 seed and a home playoff game in the MIAC tournament.
The Tigers struck first when Ethan Miller lobbed a ball over the head of Holy Angels goalkeeper Peter Forseth in the 35th minute of the first half. The goal was assisted by senior Mohamad Yussef, and Tech took a 1-0 lead into the half after out-shooting the Stars 4-3.