Aurora stays undefeated with victory at St. Louis

The women's soccer team returns home to play Friday night in Eagan.

June 6, 2022 at 3:11AM
Minnesota's Shelby Hopeau (15) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Green Bay during the second half Thursday, May 26, 2022 at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn.. ] Aaron Lavinsky • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com
The Minnesota Aurora (shown vs. Green Bay last month at TCO Performance Center in Eagan) remained unbeaten with a 3-2 victory over the host St. Louis Lions on Sunday. (Aaron Lavinsky, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Maya Hansen and Mariah Nguyen scored first-half goals, MacKenzie Langdok scored soon after halftime and Minnesota Aurora FC stayed unbeaten in its inaugural season of women's soccer with a 3-2 victory over the host St. Louis Lions on Sunday.

The victory puts the Aurora at the top of the Heartland Division standings at 2-0-1. The team returns for its second home game vs. Chicago City SC on Friday at TCO Stadium in Eagan.

Chloe Netzel scored in each half for St. Louis.

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