Baby invades pitch during Minnesota United match

A baby escaped onto the field during the final moments of an MLS game, causing a brief halt.

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What happened. During the final moments of Minnesota United's 5-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes, a baby wandered onto the field, prompting officials and security to stop the game. The child was lifted by security and returned to family on the sidelines.

• Apple TV analyst Kyndra de St. Aubin was shocked, saying 'Oh! There's a baby on the field.'
• The incident went viral, with fans praising the baby on social media.
• De St. Aubin later joked: 'That is way better than the raccoon!'

“Oh! There's a baby on the field.”

— Kyndra de St. Aubin

The baby's pitch invasion echoes a raccoon incident in 2024, adding to MLS's quirky moments.

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