There was a splash of rain before the kickoff to the USL W League semifinal between Minnesota Aurora and McLean. The storm clouds swept through and gave way to the heat and sunshine.
In front of another sellout crowd of 6,200 fans, Minnesota Aurora put in the work to secure another victory and a spot in the USL W League Championship match against Tormenta FC.
Take a look back at how Minnesota got through the semifinal to earn their spot in tonight’s Championship game.
A Minnesota Aurora supporter wrings rainwater from a scarf before the USL W League Semifinal against Mclean at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora supporters group, Revontulet, lead the crowd in song during the USL W League Semifinal against Mclean at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora supporters group, Revontulet, lead the crowd in song during the USL W League Semifinal against Mclean at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
A supporter waves a flag during the Aurora FC vs Mclean match at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Mariah Nguyen (19) controls the ball during the the USL W League Semifinal against Mclean at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC forward Morgan Turner (17) dribbles the ball during the USL W League Semifinal against Mclean at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC forward Morgan Turner (17) scores a goal during the USL W League Semifinal against Mclean at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC forward Morgan Turner (17) celebrates after scoring a goal during the USL W League Semifinal against Mclean at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC forward Morgan Turner (17) celebrates with teammate Maya Hansen (13) after scoring a goal during the USL W League Semifinal against Mclean at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC forward Morgan Turner (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the USL W League Semifinal against Mclean at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora supporters group, Revontulet, lead the crowd in song during the USL W League Semifinal against Mclean at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
A supporter waves a flag during the Aurora FC vs Mclean match at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora supporters group, Revontulet, lead the crowd in song during the USL W League Semifinal against Mclean at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
The Revontulet react to a referee decision during the USL W League Semifinal against Mclean at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
The Revontulet celebrate after Minnesota Aurora defeated McLean 1–0 in the USL W League Semifinal at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
The Revontulet celebrate after Minnesota Aurora defeated McLean 1–0 in the USL W League Semifinal at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
The Revontulet celebrate after Minnesota Aurora defeated McLean 1–0 in the USL W League Semifinal at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora players greet the crowd after they defeated McLean 1–0 in the USL W League Semifinal at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora head coach Nicole Lukic takes questions from the media after they defeated McLean 1–0 in the USL W League Semifinal at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
Minnesota Aurora FC defender Abby Ostrem (12) takes questions from the media after they defeated McLean 1–0 in the USL W League Semifinal at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
