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‘There’s a baby on the field’: Toddler invadespitch during Minnesota’s MLS win over San Jose
Child wandered on field during MNUFC’s 5-1 win
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Global — Edward Helmore
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Child wandered on field during MNUFC’s 5-1 win
Read full story on The Guardian →
Global — Edward Helmore
Child wandered on field during MNUFC’s 5-1 win
Minnesota posts win was ‘Like taking money from a baby’
A toddler interrupted a Major League Soccer match between Minnesota United and San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday by invading the pitch – a bizarre scene punctuated by an on-air analyst saying, “There’s a baby on the field.”
With a minute and a half to play in the game that Minnesota won 5-1 at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, the small child took to the field – and the referee blew his whistle to stop play.
Minnesota posts win was ‘Like taking money from a baby’
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Source: The Guardian · Edward Helmore. Published 24 Aug 2026, 03:29 pm.
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