Arriaga, Oluwaseyi lead Minnesota United over Atlanta United 2-1
Kervin Arriaga and Tani Oluwaseyi scored six minutes apart in the second half and Minnesota United held on for a 2-1 victory over Atlanta UnitedMAY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MINNESOTA 15-7-12 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
15-7-12 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Clint Irwin - Won't be an option Saturday Irwin is not available for Saturday's match against Atalanta due to a thigh issue, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact Irwin will have to bow out for the weekend as he is now affected by a thigh issue. Luckily for the club, he is their second option in net, so this will not be a big loss. He will now look for a swift recovery in the meantime, hoping not to serve too long of a spell on the sidelines.
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Dayne St. Clair - Allows one against SKC St. Clair made two saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City.
Impact St. Clair couldn't do much to stop Alan Pulido's powerful close-range strike in the 37th minute but other than that displayed safety between the posts to help his side winning all three points for the second consecutive game. With three saves and one goal allowed over his last two starts, the goalkeeper will try to keep it up during next Saturday's visit to Atlanta.
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Teemu Pukki - Quiet in win over SKC Pukki had zero shots during Saturday's 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City.
Impact Pukki returned to the starting XI after coming off the bench for the first time this year but once again had a very disappointing performance, even failing to attempt a single shot, and that led him to be subbed off at halftime. There were a lot of expectations regarding Pukki's performance in his first full MLS campaign but, other than a Mar. 10 brace against Orlando, the forward has been largely unproductive.
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Joseph Rosales - 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.
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Robin Lod - Logs assist in win Lod delivered an assist, created two chances and made three tackles (two won) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City.
Impact Lod was once again instrumental for his side to win all three points as he assisted Michael Boxall for the opening goal, initiated the play that led to the second and even provided defensive help when needed. With three goals and six assists over eight starts, the attacker is off to another great start of campaign and should be picked for fantasy teams regardless of who Minnesota faces.
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Michael Boxall - 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.
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Minnesota United squeezes past Sporting Kansas City Michael Boxall and Tani Oluwaseyi scored first-half goals and Minnesota United held for a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday...
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Minnesota United vs. Sporting Kansas City | Full Match Highlights
APRIL 28 • YOUTUBE
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 seriesAPRIL 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SKC strive to extend dominant run vs. Minnesota Sporting Kansas City, unbeaten in their past four regular-season road matches, will try to keep that streak alive on Saturday night when the...
APRIL 27 • SACBEE.COM
Tani Oluwaseyi seizes moment with Minnesota United: "I've been waiting" | MLSSoccer.com One of the enduring joys of a new season is the new faces and storylines they so often deliver: Players or teams who burst into the limeligh...
APRIL 26 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Emanuel Reynoso's Minnesota United absence could result in a summer transfer The Argentine playmaker is once again missing from the Loons, and the club's new hierarchy is ready to move on
APRIL 26 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jordan Adebayo-Smith - Rehabbing injury Adebayo-Smith is out for Saturday's match against Miami, as he is rehabbing from an undisclosed issue, according to manager Eric Ramsey, per Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press.
Impact Adebayo-Smith looks to be set for a spell on the sidelines due to an undisclosed injury he is currently rehabbing. Luckily, this shouldn't affect the club all that much, with the forward only appearing in three matches off the bench for a total of 30 minutes of play. He will now hope for minimal time on the bench, looking to return in the club's next match against Atlanta on May 4.
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Hassani Dotson - Doesn't train Friday Dotson is in question for Saturday's match against Kansas City after missing training Friday, according to Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press.
Impact Dotson looks to be a game-time call for Saturday's contest, as the midfielder was held out of training multiple times this week due to an ankle issue he battled in the club's last match against Charlotte. This will most likely leave the midfielder on the bench even if he is an option, although he could be left off the team sheet altogether. With that being said, expect Alejandro Bran or Kervin Arriaga to start in his place against Kansas City, with Dotson hoping to be an option off the bench.
APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota United hosts Sporting Kansas City after shutout win
A game after shutting out Charlotte FC 3-0, Minnesota United faces Sporting Kansas CityAPRIL 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Franco Fragapane - Assists in Sunday's win Fragapane assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Charlotte FC.
Impact Fragapane recorded his first assist of the season Sunday as he assisted Robin Lod's goal in the 49th minute. He now has two goal contributions this season, both of which have come in his last two matches. The assists came on one of his two chances created and he also attempted one tackle and intercepted one pass before being subbed off in the 60th minute for Bongokuhle Hlongwane.
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Hassani Dotson - Goal and clean sheet Sunday Dotson scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Charlotte FC.
Impact Dotson scored his first goal of the season Sunday, a header in 53rd minute off a Robin Lod corner. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet as he contributed one tackle and one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.
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Dayne St. Clair - Keeps clean sheet Sunday St. Clair had one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 3-0 win against Charlotte FC.
Impact St. Clair had a relatively easy day Sunday as he faced just one shot on target and kept a clean sheet. It marked his second clean sheet of the season and his first since March 17. He faces a more difficult matchup Saturday versus Sporting Kansas City, a side which has scored 17 goals in nine league matches this season.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Charlotte FC vs. Minnesota United | Full Match Highlights
APRIL 22 • YOUTUBE
Robin Lod dominates as Minnesota United knock off Charlotte FC Robin Lod had a goal and two assists in a 22-minute stretch of match time as Minnesota United posted three goals in a sudden burst of offens...
APRIL 22 • KANSASCITY.COM
Zarek Valentin - In squad against Charlotte Valentin (thigh) is among the substitutes for Sunday's visit to Charlotte FC.
Impact Valentin could play his first minutes since March 10 in this match after being able to train during the week. However, the defender is usually limited to a bench role with both DJ Taylor and Joseph Rosales favored in the full-back positions.
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Miguel Tapias - 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.
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