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MINNESOTA 15-7-12 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
15-7-12 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Oluwaseyi helps Minnesota United earn 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake Tani Oluwaseyi scored late in the second half to help Minnesota United earn a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake
Joseph Rosales - Sent off again Rosales was sent off in the 89th minute of Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake after picking up his second yellow card of the match.
Impact Rosales has already earned his second suspension of the season, as he not only received a yellow card in the 40th minute but also was given one in the 89th minute, leading to a red card and his removal from the match. He will now miss out on the club's next match against Houston on April 13, with Devin Padelford most likely taking over his spot at left-back while Victor Eriksson moves into the middle of the defense. Rosales will next be an option on April 21 to face Charlotte.
APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE
Emanuel Reynoso - Awaiting green card Reynoso is out for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake while he awaits a green card, per the Minnesota injury report.
Impact Reynoso is off to a tough start to the season to say the least. Fitness and now paperwork have kept him to just a single bench appearance in the first six matches. His next chance to return is an April 13 clash with Houston.
APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE
Miguel Tapias - 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
Arango and Real Salt Lake visit Minnesota United
Christian Arango leads Real Salt Lake into a matchup with Minnesota United after scoring three goals against Saint Louis City SCAPRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michael Boxall - 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 • ROTOWIRE
Sang-bin Jeong - Attempts four crosses Sang-Bin Jeong recorded one shot (one on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Philadelphia Union.
Impact San-Bin Jeong attempted four crosses (zero accurate) Saturday during Minnesota's 0-2 loss to Philadelphia. The match marked the third successive appearance in which San-Bin Jeong has attempted four crosses and the first occasion in which he's played the full 90 minutes this seasaon. Early on in this 2024 campaign, San-Bin Jeong has regularly provided width to the Minnesota attack, attempting 27 crosses in their first five matches, However, only two of the 27 crosses has been accurate.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Teemu Pukki - Quiet performance in loss Pukki recorded two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Philadelphia Union.
Impact Pukki was unable to pick the lock of the Philadelphia Union defense during Minnesota United's 0-2 loss Saturday. In his 70 minutes of play, Pukki managed to create two chances and land one shot attempt on target. Pukki has been selected to the starting XI in each of Minnesota's five matches, but he has yet to remain in any match past the 70th minute mark. Through five matches of the young 2024 campaign, Pukki has scored twice and created four chances.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Dayne St. Clair - Allows two goals in loss St. Clair made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Philadelphia Union.
Impact St. Clair turned away two of the four shots on target from Philadelphia Union during Minnesota's 0-2 loss Saturday. He was also credited with a clearance for the fourth successive match. Overall, St. Clair has allowed six goals in his first five starting appearances in 2024. His next opportunity should come next Saturday as Minnesota take on a Real Salt Lake attack that has scored 10 times in six matches.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Philadelphia Union vs. Minnesota United | Full Match Highlights
MARCH 30 • YOUTUBE
Gazdag, Carranza help Union cool off Minnesota United 2-0 Dániel Gazdag scored early, Julián Carranza added a late insurance goal and the Philadelphia Union cooled off Minnesota United with a 2-0 vi...
MARCH 30 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
The Union will be at full strength for the first time all year vs. Minnesota Last weekend's win at Portland was the first time all year the Union entered a regular-season game with a week of rest. Now they have their...
MARCH 29 • INQUIRER.COM
West-leading Minnesota United set to visit Union The Philadelphia Union look to ride the momentum of their first win of the season into Saturday afternoon’s encounter against fellow unbeate...
MARCH 29 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Minnesota United takes undefeated record to Philadelphia after brief pause The Loons are back from their international break but won't have star Emanuel Reynoso for Saturday's match.
MARCH 29 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Zarek Valentin - Held out with thigh injury Valentin is not an option for Saturday's match against Philadelphia after picking up a thigh injury.
Impact Valentin will have to sit out Saturday, as he looks to have picked up a thigh injury in the buildup to Saturday's contest. Luckily for the club, this will be a minor issue, as he has only appeared on the field twice as a substitute this season, registering 16 minutes. However, they will still hope to add his depth back into the team by their next contest against Real Salt Lake on April 6.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Miguel Tapias - 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
Kervin Arriaga - Picks up injury Arriaga is out for Saturday's match against Philadelphia due to a knee issue.
Impact Arriaga is heading to the sidelines once again, having picked up a knee issue after missing the club's first match of the season due to a different injury. Luckily for the club, this shouldn't alter much, as he serves in a bench role, only earning 56 minutes of play as a substitute this season.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Emanuel Reynoso - Season debut after injury Reynoso recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 win over Los Angeles Football Club.
Impact Reynoso subbed on in the 60th minute to make his season debut for Minnesota. The midfielder registered the second-most crosses for his side despite the limited time in the pitch. He is now fully recovered from the knee injury that forced him to miss the first thre games in the campaign.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
D.J. Taylor - Makes five clearances versus LA FC Taylor recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Los Angeles Football Club.
Impact Taylor had a great defensive outing to help Minnesota win at home, leading them in both clearances and tackles. His five clearances and four tackles were both season-highs as well. The right-back was cleared to play and started for the fourth time in the campaign following a minor ankle injury.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Bongokuhle Hlongwane - Scores as substitute Hlongwane scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Los Angeles Football Club.
Impact Hlongwane subbed on in the second half and scored in the 88th minute to seal the deal in Minnesota's home win. The forward scored for the second game in a row, both coming off the bench. He will now look for more playing time after the international break.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Robin Lod - Scores opener in win Lod scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 win over Los Angeles Football Club.
Impact Lod scored the opener in the 16th minute with his second goal in the season. The midfielder had a good all-around outing during Minnesota's home win. He logged his third start in the campaign and also assisted once so far.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Dayne St. Clair - Keeps clean sheet in win St. Clair recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Los Angeles Football Club.
Impact St. Clair logged his first clean sheet in the season to help Minnesota win at home. The goalkeeper made just two saves, though, after coming from nine in the previous two starts. He will now visit Philadelphia on Mar 30 after the international break.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota United has two competitions to look forward to on Wednesday The Loons' second team opens the U.S. Open Cup in Chicago, while the first team plays a friendly against St. Patrick's, from suburban Dublin...
MARCH 19 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Minnesota United vs. LAFC | Eric Ramsay Era Begins | Full Match Highlights
MARCH 17 • YOUTUBE
Minnesota United blank Los Angeles FC, remain unbeaten Robin Lod scored his second goal of the season early and Minnesota United continued their unbeaten start with a 2-0 victory over slumping LA...
MARCH 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
