Miguel Tapias - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Stern defensively in win Miguel Tapias recorded one tackle (one won), eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Miguel Tapias was integral to the Minnesota clean sheet effort Saturday as the Loons held on for a 1 - 0 victory over Vancouver. The veteran central defender made his return to the Minnesota starting XI after experiencing life as an unused substitute during their previous two matches. Tapias led Minnesota with eight clearances and was even credited with a rare chance created. Tapias has contributed to three clean sheets over his 25 appearances (23 starts) in 2024.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game against Portland Timbers Tapias generated one tackle (one won) and five clearances in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Tapias had a good defensive performance and also blocked a shot. He has now accumulated 18 clearances, seven tackles and three clearances in his last five appearances.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Tapias has completed his one match suspension and will be an option for Wednesday's trip to LAFC.

Impact Tapias has recently returned from a thigh injury, starting three of the four games played since while logging in 13 clearances in that span. This gives him seven starts in eight appearances, averaging about 3.3 clearances per game.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Saturday Tapias was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards in the 91st minute of Saturday's 2-1 win against Portland Timbers. He recorded one shot (zero on goal) before his removal.

Impact Tapias was sent off in the 91st minute after receiving his second yellow card. He will be suspended for Saturday's match at Colorado as a result. Before he was sent off he took one off-target shot, won one tackle, intercepted two passes and made one clearance.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Tapias (hamstring) is on the bench in Sunday's match against Charlotte FC.

Impact Tapias has completed his recovery after a three-game injury absence, becoming a solid center-back option and aiming to replace Devin Padelford either at some point of Sunday's match or in future starting lineups. Prior to the problem, Tapias recorded multiple clearances in each of his first four appearances of the season.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Sunday Tapias (hamstring) trained throughout the week and will be available to play Sunday against Charlotte FC, Minnesota United reporter Jon Marthaler writes.

Impact Tapias recovered earlier than expected, and his return to action will provide a boost for Minnesota's defensive line, especially after the news of Hugo Bacharach suffering a knee injury that will sideline him for multiple weeks. Tapias should recover his starting role as soon as he's fit to feature, as he has been a starter in the four matches he's been available form in the current campaign.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Tapias (hamstring) is back in training, but suffered a minor setback Monday, according to manager Eric Ramsay.

Impact Tapias is still targeting a return before the end of the week, though the setback puts him in heavy doubt for Sunday's trip to Charlotte. The defender was originally expected to return for the final match of April, and in general that appears to be the timeline he's stayed on.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Tapias won't play Saturday against Real Salt Lake due to a hamstring injury, manager Eric Ramsay told Jerry Zgoda of The Minnesota Star Tribune. "He's not quite where we thought he...

Impact The loss of Tapias is a big one for Minnesota, as the Mexican is the leader of the defensive unit. His next chance to play will come against Houston on April 13, and in the meantime, Victor Eriksson could operate as his replacement at center-back.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out with thigh issue Tapias is out for Saturday's match against Philadelphia due to a thigh injury.

Impact Tapias will miss his first match of the season Saturday, being listed as out after appearing to pick up a thigh issue in training. This will affect the starting XI, as he has started in all four contests this season, with Devin Padelford or Victor Eriksson getting the start in his absence.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Constant contributor in debut Tapias made 32 starts and scored once during his first season in MLS.

Impact Tapias quickly established himself as one of the most important pieces of the Minnesota backline and he did it with some strong defensive play throughout. The defender seems set to be a major contributor moving forward, with the only thing limiting him being injuries and rest.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Started in Leagues Cup Tapias started and played all 90 minutes during Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Chicago Fire during the Leagues Cup.

Impact Tapias was back in action after dealing with a knock. He will continue to start at center back for the team after scoring once while totaling 112 clearances in 21 league appearances.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training fully with team Tapias (undisclosed) has returned to full training with Minnesota ahead of the clash against LAFC this weekend, according to team reporter Jacob Schneider on Friday.

Impact Tapias had to sub out in the second half of the midweek win over the Dynamo after picking up a knock, but his return to full training bodes well for his availability on Saturday. The center-back has started all 21 of his side's MLS matches this season.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Saturday Tapias (undisclosed) "has no issue and is fit to play" against Real Salt Lake this weekend, Minnesota manager Adrian Heath told team reporter Jacob Schneider on Thursday.

Impact Tapias has played every minute of Minnesota's league campaign this season and he should remain in the XI at center-back to face RSL on Saturday.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seven clearances in shut out win Tapias made a block, seven clearances and an interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Timbers. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Tapias has now kept back-to-back clean sheets against Houston and Portland this week, making 16 clearances across the two games. He's started all 13 of Minnesota's league matches this season in central defense.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Colorado Tapias took two shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Rapids. He also made six clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Tapias headed in a late gamer winner on Saturday with a reaction effort from a Franco Fragapane free kick. It was his first goal in MLS, but he's also tallied four shots in total across his last two games from central defense.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Tapias made eight clearances and an interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory against FC Dallas.

Impact Tapias kept a clean sheet in his MLS debut on Saturday, starting alongside Michael Boxall in central defense. The new signing from Pachuca could keep that spot in the XI even after Brent Kallman returns from a minor achilles injury.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United sign center back Miguel Tapias from CF Pachuca | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Minnesota United FC have acquired center back Miguel Tapias from Liga MX’s CF Pachuca on a free transfer, t...

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs with Minnesota Tapias will make a move to the U.S after agreeing to a three year contract to Minnesota F.C from Pachuca with a club option for 2026, the club announced.

Impact Tapias will make a move to the MLS, having previously played five seasons in Liga MX with Pachuca. He will join the team pending a physical and will use an international spot on the roster. Tapias will be a big plus for Minnesota's defense, in which he had logged in 45 clearances in 13 appearances with Pachuca already. He will look to complete for the starting center-back position with Michael Boxall, Brent Kallman and Bakaye Dibassy (quadriceps).

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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