NOVEMBER 7 • MLSSOCCER.COM
MINNESOTA 15-7-12 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
15-7-12 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Next Match vs LA Galaxy (A) · Sun 11:00PM
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Kelvin Yeboah fined after Minnesota United vs. Real Salt Lake match | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued the following rulings after Game 2s of Round One Best-of-3 Series in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoff...
Kelvin Yeboah - Assists and scores crucial penalty Yeboah assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2) penalty shootout win over Real Salt Lake.
Impact Yeboah assisted his side's only goal before scoring their opening penalty in a 3-1 shootout win. This was his second assist of the season, both coming in his last three games. In his 11 games since joining Minnesota, he has contributed to nine goals and will look to continue this record as his side progress in the playoffs.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Joseph Rosales - 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
Dayne St. Clair - Penalty shootout hero St. Clair had no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2) penalty shootout victory versus Real Salt Lake.
Impact St. Clair conceded once for only the second time in his last seven games. This is the first game he hasn't made a save since June. However, he did save two penalties in the shootout which allows his side to advance to the playoffs.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Loons goalie is master of shootouts Dayne St. Clair, with the help of misfiring Real Salt Lake players, led Minnesota United through two shootout victories in the MLS Cup playo...
NOVEMBER 3 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Minnesota United knock off Real Salt Lake in PKs, get past first round Dayne St.Clair made two saves during a shootout that Minnesota United won 3-1, and the Loons advanced to their first Western Conference semi...
NOVEMBER 3 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Dayne St. Clair stellar in shootout as Minnesota United completes 1st-round sweep of Real Salt Lake
Emeka Eneli scored the equalizer for Real Salt Lake in the 75th minute of a 1-1 tie in regulation, but Dayne St. Clair had two saves in the shootout as Minnesota United came out on...NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Loons plan to stay defense-first in order to sweep RSL Minnesota United will try to put on yet another exceptional defensive performance and advance to the Western Conference semifinals when they...
NOVEMBER 2 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Minnesota United hosts Real Salt Lake in Western Conference semifinals
Minnesota United hosts Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference semifinalsNOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michael Boxall - 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 • ROTOWIRE
Joseph Rosales - 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
Kelvin Yeboah - Four shots, two on goal Yeboah had four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 0-0 (5-4) penalty shootout win versus Real Salt Lake.
Impact After five goals in five games across September, Yeboah entered the 2024 MLS Cup without any goals in October. While the forward's goal tally for this month remains zero, his latest appearance was better than previous ones in terms of shot quantity and quality. For the first time in October, Yeboah logged more than three shots and got multiple of them on target.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Dayne St. Clair - Excellent in playoff opener St. Clair registered six saves and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 0-0 (5-4) penalty shootout win versus Real Salt Lake.
Impact Minnesota United opened their playoff run as the lower seed against a higher-seed Real Salt Lake. Building off recent momentum, only one goal conceded across his previous five appearances, St. Clair continued to prevent goals by logging six saves. They mark only the second time he has logged more than five of them in a game for 2024.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Analysis: Minnesota United employees heckled team to help prepare for penalty shootout Loons coach Eric Ramsay got creative to help his players get ready for Game 1 against Real Salt Lake. His team delivered.
OCTOBER 30 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Clint Irwin - Plays with Minnesota II Irwin has been making appearances with Minnesota United II in the MLS Next Pro.
Impact Irwin has failed to return to the senior team following an injury back in June. His future in the club is up in the air after he has also failed to get consistent minutes with the reserves.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota United takes 1-0 series lead on Real Salt Lake Dayne St.Clair made six saves during normal time and Minnesota United benefitted from two Real Salt Lake misses during a seven-kick penalty...
OCTOBER 30 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Minnesota United takes 1-0 series lead on Real Salt Lake Dayne St.Clair made six saves during normal time and Minnesota United benefitted from two Real Salt Lake misses during a seven-kick penalty...
OCTOBER 30 • SACBEE.COM
Minnesota United takes 1-0 series lead on Real Salt Lake Dayne St.Clair made six saves during normal time and Minnesota United benefitted from two Real Salt Lake misses during a seven-kick penalty...
OCTOBER 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Zarek Valentin - Announces retirement Valentin announced his retirement from professional football after tearing his Achilles.
Impact Valentin has called it quits following a few seasons of severe injuries. He began his career in MLS back in 2011 with Chivas USA, spending most of his time with in the U.S. He's made 233 appearances in the league, totaling five goals. Valentin also spent three years in Norway with Glimt, making 58 appearances while winning the league in 2013.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
How Minnesota United dug out of a huge hole and made the MLS Cup Playoffs The Loons shook everything up, endured a brutal, eight-game stretch and landed in a playoff series against Real Salt Lake that many think th...
OCTOBER 28 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Minnesota United visits Real Salt Lake in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs
Minnesota United visits Real Salt Lake in the opening round of the MLS Cup PlayoffsOCTOBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Analysis: Minnesota United's playoff series has penalty kicks written all over it Loons games against Real Salt Lake are almost always close, and with no overtime in the MLS Cup Playoffs, penalty kicks could very well deci...
OCTOBER 25 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Franco Fragapane - Assist as substitute Fragapane assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus St. Louis City SC.
Impact Fragapane replaced Joaquin Pereyra in the 68th minute and quickly made an impact, assisting Sang-Bin Jeong's goal just four minutes later in the 72nd minute. Fragapane also completed a dribble during his appearance. He has featured in 24 games this season, starting only a quarter of them, and contributed with a goal and two assists. This assist marks his first goal involvement since his contribution against Charlotte back in April.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Tani Oluwaseyi - Assists as Substitute Oluwaseyi assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 win against St. Louis City SC.
Impact Oluwaseyi replaced Kelvin Yeboah in the 68th minute and set up Minnesota's fourth goal for Sang-Bin Jeong in the 83rd minute. Oluwaseyi also contributed defensively with a clearance and missed a decent chance in the 86th minute. This season, he started 10 of his 25 appearances and tallied eight goals and five assists. He has often been a clinical presence coming off the bench, providing valuable contributions in key moments.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Kelvin Yeboah - Assists on Saturday Yeboah assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory over St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 65...
Impact Yeboah set up the opener for Robin Lod in the 21st minute. Yeboah also completed a dribble and made a clearance during the game. Since joining from Standard Liege in August, he has made nine appearances (eight starts) and has been remarkably clinical, accumulating seven goals and an assist, showcasing his sharp finishing in a short span of time.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
