JOSEPH ROSALES NEWS

First goal of the season in playoff Rosales scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2) penalty shootout victory against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Rosales scored his first goal of the season as he opened the scoring for Minnesota, which helped his side go through following a penalty shootout. He has had a shot on target in five of the last six matches and each of his last five starts.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses, three accurate Rosales generated one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Tuesday's 0-0 (5-4) penalty shootout victory over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Rosales logging five crosses is something he has done thrice across his last five MLS appearances. But for the first time this fall, he got more than two of his crosses to be accurate.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Rosales recorded one shot (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Rosales recorded the most crosses for his team, created two chances, completed a dribble, and contributed defensively with three tackles and a clearance. This season, he has made 28 appearances, averaging over two chances created per game, which has led to a total of seven assists. However, he has not been involved in a goal for the last seven games.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

12 crosses in defeat Rosales had one shot (zero on goal), 12 crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Rosales took a total of 12 crosses, including seven corners, but was only able to complete two of them. This is the third game this season in which he has attempted to lead 12 crosses.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nine crosses in victory Rosales had two shots (one on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-1 win against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Rosales took nine crosses in this game for the eighth time this season but could only find a teammate with two. He created more chances than anyone else on the field with three.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Greatly active against Sounders Rosales logged four shots (zero on goal), 11 crosses (two accurate) and five corners during Minnesota United's 3-2 loss Saturday against the Sounders.

Impact Despite continuing to be goalless across 2024, Rosales tried valiantly at getting a goal, tying his season high in shots Saturday. Rosales also attempted more than 10 crosses, the sixth time he has surpassed that tally this year. Corners should now be considered a staple of his game, considering he has attempted at least three during every appearance since July.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United signs rising wingback Joseph Rosales to three-year contract extension Joseph Rosales, 23, who converted from midfielder to left wingback this season, will stay with the Loons at least through the 2027 season.

JULY 25 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Minnesota United sign M Joseph Rosales to new contract Minnesota United FC announced a new deal Thursday with midfielder/defender Joseph Rosales.The 23-year-old Honduran international is under co...

JULY 25 • SACBEE.COM

Minnesota United sign M Joseph Rosales to new contract Minnesota United FC announced a new deal Thursday with midfielder/defender Joseph Rosales.The 23-year-old Honduran international is under co...

JULY 25 • THESTATE.COM

Minnesota United sign M Joseph Rosales to new contract Minnesota United FC announced a new deal Thursday with midfielder/defender Joseph Rosales.The 23-year-old Honduran international is under co...

JULY 25 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Minnesota United sign Joseph Rosales to new contract | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Minnesota United FC have signed midfielder/defender Joseph Rosales to a new deal, the club announced Thur...

JULY 25 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs new contract Rosales has agreed to a new contract with Minnesota, the club announced.

Impact Rosales is not leaving Minnesota anytime soon, as the fullback has inked a new contract to remain with the club until 2028. He has been a regular starter this season, getting the start in 19 of his 21 appearances while notching seven assists on 41 chances created to go along with 33 clearances, 44 interceptions, 50 tackles and 132 crosses. He is likely to remain in this role after inking the extension, probably staying in that spot for a couple more years as well.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Rosales assisted once to go with eight crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 5...

Impact Rosales delivered his second assist in the last three games, as he sent a cross that was headed in by Bongokuhle Hlongwane in the 75th minute. This marked the 13th time in 21 appearances on the season that Rosales sent more than five crosses in a match, and it also marked the seventh time he had at least three accurate crosses. After playing as a sub in the last game, this was the first time in three outings that Rosales played a full 90 minutes.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Quickly in great form Rosales logged one assist with his six crosses (two accurate) and four corners during Minnesota United's draw Saturday at Houston.

Impact After beginning his July badly with a missed penalty, Rosales is back in form and rather quickly. He logged at least three accurate crosses and multiple chances created Sunday against the Galaxy. While unable to achieve both Saturday, Rosales excelled nonetheless, particularly from the left flank. One of Rosales' two accurate crosses found its way to Robin Lod, who scored the lone goal Minnesota United recorded at Houston.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Misses penalty in loss Rosales had one shot (one on goal), 12 crosses (five accurate) and seven corners in Wednesday's 3-1 loss against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Rosales' solid playmaking performance was spoiled due to a deficient spot kick stopped by the goalkeeper in the first half of the match. The wing-back added a season-high 12 crosses to his total of 99 (34 accurate) in 17 appearances. He could have plenty of chances to bounce back, especially if he continues to take all types of set pieces in upcoming fixtures.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sends 10 crosses Rosales had two shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Austin FC.

Impact Rosales sent at least 10 crosses in a match for the third time this season, however he has a total of just seven accurate crosses in those outings. He also fired two shots with one on target for a second consecutive game and registered at least two chances created for a fourth straight outing. Finally, Rosales completed a well-rounded outing with a successful tackle and three interceptions.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Assist immediately after suspension Rosales logged one assist with six crosses (three accurate), seven corners and six chances created during Minnesota United's 5-3 loss Wednesday at Dallas.

Impact One game after serving his suspension, Rosales logged the assist to a goal scored by Bongokuhle Hlongwane. The wing back will look to replicate his form from just a bit before his suspension, a span of appearances that saw him record one assist across four straight games.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension over Rosales completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Dallas on Wednesday.

Impact Rosales missed the loss to the Sounders due to a yellow-card accumulation, and he's set to return from a two-game absence, as he also missed the draw against FC Dallas on June 9 due to international duty. Rosales has been a steady presence on the left side of Minnesota's defense and should return to the starting lineup right away in Wednesday's contest.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Rosales will be suspended for a yellow-card accumulation after being showing a yellow card in the 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday. He played 47 minutes off the bench...

Impact Rosales will miss the match against FC Dallas since he's on international duty with Honduras, meaning his yellow-card suspension will happen in the match against Seattle on June 15. This means the earliest he'll be eligible to return will be against FC Dallas on June 19, according to Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses in the game Rosales registered 11 crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Rosales recorded the most crosses in the game, created two chances, completed two dribbles and also contributed defensively with four interceptions, four clearances and three tackles. In the last six games, he has set up four goals and also recorded 16 interceptions, 11 tackles and 10 clearances.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Assists again Saturday Rosales assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over Portland Timbers.

Impact Rosales recorded an assist in his fourth consecutive match Saturday as he set up Robin Lod's goal in the 65th minute. He created multiple chances for his sixth consecutive match, recorded a season-high 10 crosses and took eight corners for the second time in his last three matches. He added one tackle and one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Assist from corner Rosales logged one assist with seven crosses (four accurate) and five corners during Minnesota United's 2-2 draw Wednesday against the Galaxy. In addition, he was given a yellow ca...

Impact One of Rosales' five corners was headed in by Kervin Arriaga. The former has been rolling as of late, logging an assist during each of his last three appearances. By doing so, Rosales has recorded more assists in the span than in any year from 2021 to 2023.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal against Atlanta United Rosales assisted once to go with nine crosses (two accurate) and nine corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Atlanta United.

Impact Rosales set up a goal for Kervin Arriaga in the 54th minute. Rosales recorded the most crosses in his team, created two chances, completed a dribble and also made a tackle and an interception. He was sent off twice this season, but has come back brilliantly with assists in back to back games.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist versus SKC Rosales made an assist, created two chances, sent in four crosses (two accurate) and drew four fouls during Saturday's 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Rosales was once again very active on the attacking end and this time he got involved on both Minnesota goals as he initiated the play that led to the first one and then assisted the second. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet of the season for the left-back, who had seven chances created and 14 crosses over his last three starts.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension over Rosales completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Charlotte on Sunday.

Impact Rosales has already been suspended twice this season, but he's been ever-present in the starting lineup when available. That streak will probably continue against Charlotte this weekend, with Rosales expected to return to his regular left-back role.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE