Michael Lake
@lake.photo
Photographer, pixel jockey, animator, programmer, husband, dad. NorCal native living in Minnesota. MNUFC & MN Aurora.
📸 for Northland Media. Available for hire: michael [at] lake.photo
📸 for Northland Media. Available for hire: michael [at] lake.photo
Amazing Aurora tonight here in MN!
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Amazing Aurora tonight here in MN!
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Job’s not done.
Time for a business trip.
Time for a business trip.
November 10, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Job’s not done.
Time for a business trip.
Time for a business trip.
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#MNUFC ends regular season on down note after defeat to #LAGalaxy. Next up is the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs and another showdown with the #Sounders
Northland Soccer Journal | Loons end regular season on down note after defeat to LA Galaxy
Last weekend Minnesota United capped off their best regular season finish since joining MLS, albeit on a down note. Coming into the match with 58 points,
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October 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Blender – the free, open source 3D/2D software – is pure magic. 🪄
And even after 5 years with the program, I feel like Mickey Mouse in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. 😂
@blender.org #Blender
And even after 5 years with the program, I feel like Mickey Mouse in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. 😂
@blender.org #Blender
September 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Blender – the free, open source 3D/2D software – is pure magic. 🪄
And even after 5 years with the program, I feel like Mickey Mouse in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. 😂
@blender.org #Blender
And even after 5 years with the program, I feel like Mickey Mouse in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. 😂
@blender.org #Blender
Took longer than usual because *life,* but finally got the photos up from Aurora's semifinal game on Saturday.
The wait between Aurora seasons is too damn long. @mnaurorafc.bsky.social #MNAurora
The wait between Aurora seasons is too damn long. @mnaurorafc.bsky.social #MNAurora
July 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Took longer than usual because *life,* but finally got the photos up from Aurora's semifinal game on Saturday.
The wait between Aurora seasons is too damn long. @mnaurorafc.bsky.social #MNAurora
The wait between Aurora seasons is too damn long. @mnaurorafc.bsky.social #MNAurora
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#MNUFC and Holstein Kiel End Bird Battle in a Draw
Northland Soccer Journal | Loons and Storks End Bird Battle in a Draw
Minnesota United hosted German side KSV Holstein better known as Holstein Kiel, Die Störche (The Storks) on Monday, July 7,. After 90 minutes, the bird
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July 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
#MNUFC and Holstein Kiel End Bird Battle in a Draw
Allianz Field sunset appreciation post.
Scenes from last night's MNUFC v Holstein Kiel International friendly. The sky at the end of the game was 🔥!
#MNUFC #MINvKSA #AllianzField #soccer #sunset @mnufc.com
Scenes from last night's MNUFC v Holstein Kiel International friendly. The sky at the end of the game was 🔥!
#MNUFC #MINvKSA #AllianzField #soccer #sunset @mnufc.com
July 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Allianz Field sunset appreciation post.
Scenes from last night's MNUFC v Holstein Kiel International friendly. The sky at the end of the game was 🔥!
#MNUFC #MINvKSA #AllianzField #soccer #sunset @mnufc.com
Scenes from last night's MNUFC v Holstein Kiel International friendly. The sky at the end of the game was 🔥!
#MNUFC #MINvKSA #AllianzField #soccer #sunset @mnufc.com
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Update: 130 points of 138 possible in 3.5 years. 42 games undefeated.
June 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Update: 130 points of 138 possible in 3.5 years. 42 games undefeated.
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🚨 SCHEDULE UPDATE 🚨
Due to excessive heat in the metro area, our match on Sunday, June 22 will now kick off at 7:30 PM.
Let’s stay cool and cheer loud under the night sky!
Due to excessive heat in the metro area, our match on Sunday, June 22 will now kick off at 7:30 PM.
Let’s stay cool and cheer loud under the night sky!
June 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🚨 SCHEDULE UPDATE 🚨
Due to excessive heat in the metro area, our match on Sunday, June 22 will now kick off at 7:30 PM.
Let’s stay cool and cheer loud under the night sky!
Due to excessive heat in the metro area, our match on Sunday, June 22 will now kick off at 7:30 PM.
Let’s stay cool and cheer loud under the night sky!
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HT | MNA 0-0 RKC
This is not the matchup you'd expect to see nil-nil after 45 minutes but John Burke and RKC have clearly studied the puzzles that Aurora's attack typically presents.
1st half snaps from @lake.photo
This is not the matchup you'd expect to see nil-nil after 45 minutes but John Burke and RKC have clearly studied the puzzles that Aurora's attack typically presents.
1st half snaps from @lake.photo
June 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
HT | MNA 0-0 RKC
This is not the matchup you'd expect to see nil-nil after 45 minutes but John Burke and RKC have clearly studied the puzzles that Aurora's attack typically presents.
1st half snaps from @lake.photo
This is not the matchup you'd expect to see nil-nil after 45 minutes but John Burke and RKC have clearly studied the puzzles that Aurora's attack typically presents.
1st half snaps from @lake.photo
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Great to see you all come out Friday, let’s do it again sometime, eh? How does 4pm sound?
Thanks to @lake.photo for the group shots!
Thanks to @lake.photo for the group shots!
June 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Great to see you all come out Friday, let’s do it again sometime, eh? How does 4pm sound?
Thanks to @lake.photo for the group shots!
Thanks to @lake.photo for the group shots!
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Oh what the heck, have a few more shots from the second half of today's #USWNT friendly against China PR. #USAvCHN #AllianzField (photos by @lake.photo).
Full gallery coming soon at northlandsoccer.com!
Full gallery coming soon at northlandsoccer.com!
June 1, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Oh what the heck, have a few more shots from the second half of today's #USWNT friendly against China PR. #USAvCHN #AllianzField (photos by @lake.photo).
Full gallery coming soon at northlandsoccer.com!
Full gallery coming soon at northlandsoccer.com!
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May 31, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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May 31, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Mariah Nguyen said head up, game on!
Mariah’s header goal earns the Minnesota Lottery Play of the Match in our home opener W!
Mariah’s header goal earns the Minnesota Lottery Play of the Match in our home opener W!
May 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Mariah Nguyen said head up, game on!
Mariah’s header goal earns the Minnesota Lottery Play of the Match in our home opener W!
Mariah’s header goal earns the Minnesota Lottery Play of the Match in our home opener W!