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Defensively excellent Boxall had one tackle (one won), seven clearances and one interception in Tuesday's 0-0 (5-4) penalty shootout win against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Since Sept. 22, Minnesota United's five regular-season games and recent playoff matchup saw the team concede only one goal. Boxall was instrumental as a central defender during the six-game span, averaging 6.6 clearances to go with two interceptions and one block.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return from ban Boxall completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face St. Louis City SC on Oct. 19 following the international break.

Impact Boxall has been ever-present for Minnesota United when available, so he should return to the starting lineup right away for the regular-season finale. If that's the case, then Miguel Tapias would probably return to the bench. Boxall has recorded triple-digit clearances in seven seasons in a row, and his 148 from this season are a career-high mark for him.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Given another suspension Boxall generated three tackles (one won) and four clearances in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.

Impact Boxall recorded his eighth yellow card in 25 matches and he is set to serve another suspension, forcing him to miss the Vancouver clash. He is finishing off his eighth season in MLS, recording a start in all 31 appearances, recording a goal with 148 clearances, which surpasses his career high. In his absence, Miguel Tapias will likely get the start Saturday in the back line, alongside Jefferson Diaz and Carlos Harvey.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United D Michael Boxall signs extension Minnesota United signed defender Michael Boxall to a contract extension through 2025 on Tuesday.The deal includes an option for 2026 for the...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Minnesota United sign Michael Boxall to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Minnesota United FC have signed center back Michael Boxall to a contract extension through 2025 with an o...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs new contract Boxall has signed a new deal with Minnesota, according to his club.

Impact Boxall will remain with the Loons for a few more seasons, inking a deal with the club until 2025, having a club option for the 2026 season. He has been a regular starter after starting in all 29 of his appearances this season and is expect to continue in that role throughout the rest of his contract.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances in win Boxall registered one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 20th minute.

Impact Boxall had a good defensive outing and led Minnesota in clearances to help them earn the comeback win on the road. The centerback also received his seventh yellow card in the season, though. He's been a regular started in the campaign and missed just one game so far.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Complete suspension Boxall has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Aug 24 match against Seattle.

Impact Boxall will continue to mend the back line for Minnesota as one of the consistent players for the team. He's played an every 90 minutes for the last seven appearances, recording 27 clearances on eight blocks and seven tackles in that span.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Boxall registered three clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 3-2 loss versus D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Impact Boxall will serve a suspension Saturday after picking up his fifth yellow card in 18 matches. He is also set to miss his first game of the season after starting all 24 matches for the Loons, leading the league in clearances with 113. This will give Devin Padelford a chance to get a start for the clash with San Jose.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Boxall (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Portland.

Impact Boxall is back in the starting XI after overcoming a nasty ankle injury. The defender was questionable for the match but he's now straight back into the starting XI in the central defense. Boxall will likely be in for a major role straight away once more.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Boxall didn't train Tuesday or Wednesday due to an ankle injury but did train Friday, leaving his availability for Saturday's match against Portland, according to manager Eric Rams...

Impact Boxall looks to be in heavy doubt for Saturday's match, with the defender having picked up a nasty ankle injury that forced him to miss out on training. He has been a regular starter this campaign, so they will hope for his availability. That said, he will likely face a fitness test to decide if he is an option, leaving Victor Eriksson to probably fill his spot if Boxall is left on the bench or is out.

JUNE 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, excels defensively in win Boxall scored a goal off his lone shot, made one tackle, six clearances, one interception and one block and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas C...

Impact Boxall opened the scoring with just two minutes into the game, appearing unmarked inside the six-yard box to head the ball home, and then put up another defensive masterclass, dominating opposing forwards and leading all players in clearances as usual. With 50 clearances over nine starts this season, the center-back is tied for second in this category among all MLS players, and he'll be a great fantasy pick regardless of the matchup his side faces.

APRIL 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Boxall and Tani Oluwaseyi score goals; Minnesota beats Sporting KC 2-1

Michael Boxall and Tani Oluwaseyi each scored a goal to help Minnesota United beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 and end a five-game losing streak in the series

APRIL 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spirited defensive performance Boxall had five clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Boxall once again took his place at the heart of the Minnesota backline during Saturday's 0-2 loss to Philadelphia. He has played every minute of Minnesota's first five MLS matches in 2024. Though Boxall could not single-handedly keep the Philadelphia attack at bay, his positive outing was the lynchpin performance for Minnesota defensively. In addition to the aforementioned clearances and interceptions, Boxall also made four blocks. Boxall's position in Minnesota's lineup continues to be all but guaranteed. He has made 194 starting appearances and zero substitute appearances for Minnesota, dating back to the 2017 campaign.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in finale Boxall scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 68th minute.

Impact Minnesota United's team was eliminated from playoff contention by losing to Sporting Kansas City. Boxall finished 2023 with two goals, his highest tally in the category since 2019. He logged 135 clearances, 48 interceptions and 32 blocks defensively.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three clearances in loss Boxall recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minute.

Impact Boxall had a decent defensive outing, but couldn't help Minnesota avoid the home loss. The centerback made the second-most clearances for his side during the match. He also received his eighth yellow card of the season in the proccess.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return from suspension Boxall will be available for selection in Wednesday's clash against the Dynamo after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Boxall missed Saturday's blowout loss to Austin while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he's likely to plug straight back into the XI ahead of Bakaye Dibassy in central defense midweek against Houston.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Austin Boxall will miss next weekend's clash against Austin FC due to a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Boxall picked up his fifth booking of the season in Saturday's win over the Timbers, so he won't be available to face Austin next weekend as he'll be suspended. Brent Kallman or Bakaye Dibassy should replace him in the XI alongside Miguel Tapias in central defense.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in shut out win Boxall made three blocks, four clearances and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Timbers.

Impact Boxall helped his side to consecutive clean sheets in shutting out Portland on Saturday, following a similar effort against Houston in midweek.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Boxall scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Boxall got on the scoresheet from central defense during Sunday's narrow loss. The center-back isn't much of a goal-scoring threat but the most of his only shot on goal during Sunday's clash. Boxall has only scored five MLS goals during his seven season with Minnesota and isn't worth chasing for any sort of offensive hot streak.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shown yellow in loss Boxall registered eight clearances and four interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.

Impact Boxall put up nice defensive numbers Saturday, as he intercepted a season high four passes, tied his season high with eight clearance and blocked one shot in his 90 minutes of action. He did pick up a yellow card in the 56th minute though, his first booking of the season.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Boxall made three clearances, two interceptions and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory against St. Louis City.

Impact Boxall returned from national team duty and a slight illness to start alongside Miguel Tapias in central defense on Saturday, and he helped shut out the current MLS leaders with his second clean sheet of the season.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Boxall (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with St. Louis.

Impact Boxall picked up an illness Friday but is straight back in the starting XI. The defender was deemed fully fit after the illness proved to be non-serious.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Boxall's status for Saturday's clash against St. Louis City is in doubt after contracting an illness, the Pioneer Press' Andy Greder reported Friday.

Impact Boxall returned from his New Zealand National Team duties this week but he's currently dealing with an illness that makes him doubtful to be able to face St. Louis on Saturday. Brent Kallman could continue in his place alongside Miguel Tapias in central defense for the match.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with club Boxall (not injury related) is returning to Minnesota United on Tuesday, according to the Star Tribune's Jerry Zgoda. He is expected to be available for Saturday's clash against St...

Impact Boxall started each of Minnesota's first three games of the season alongside Miguel Tapias in central defense before Brent Kallman replaced him in the XI last weekend while he was away on international duty. Boxall should return to the squad by the St. Louis match on Saturday and could plug straight back into the starting lineup.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Michael Boxall and Tani Oluwaseyi score goals; Minnesota beats Sporting KC 2-1