Tony Sanneh Leads May 23 Pregame at Salt Lake Vs Minnesota
salt lake vs minnesota arrives at Allianz Field on May 23 with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. Minnesota United hosts Real Salt Lake in a match that also serves as the club's final game before the league break for the biggest global competition. Real Salt Lake enters third in the West and chasing a third straight win, while Minnesota United is trying to end a pair of losses.
Allianz Field Opens Early
Fans have a full pregame schedule to work with. The Sun Country Pre-Party begins at 1:30 p.m., gates open at 2:00 p.m., and STMs who RSVP'd are invited to an exclusive Chalk Talk at 1:15 p.m. in the Grand Casino Brew Hall with CEO Shari Ballard and Chief Soccer Officer Khaled El-Ahmad.
Sections 21 through 23 in the Supporters Section will be reserved for fans joining the Wonderwall. Stadium concessions will also feature $2 hot dogs on Saturday, giving arriving supporters a low-cost option before kickoff.
Tony Sanneh At Center
Tony Sanneh will perform the coin toss after his recent induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. The pregame ceremony also includes Gary Ruschman on the national anthem and the National Guard presenting the colors.
Several matchday honors are built into the ceremony. Sophia Hanks will be recognized as the Allina Scoreboard Keeper of the Game, John Sheesley as the SeatGeek Fan of the Game, assistance dog Jersey as the NutriSource SuperStar, and Makara Fairman as the Target L'Étoile du Nord.
Memorial Day At MNUFC
The Xcel Energy Eye of the Loon will remain empty in honor of Memorial Day. That leaves the stadium's main pregame focus on the ceremony, the supporters section, and the start of a match that gives Minnesota United one more league test before the break.
For home supporters, the practical timeline is simple: 1:15 p.m. for the Chalk Talk if they RSVP'd, 1:30 p.m. for the pre-party, 2:00 p.m. for gates, and 3:30 p.m. for kickoff. For Minnesota United, the result will set the tone before the pause, and Real Salt Lake's form gives the afternoon real weight in the Western Conference race.
