Impact Fragapane has been dealing with a nagging injury that has been bothering him after he logged 77 minutes in the season opener against Austin on Feb. 25. Fragapane's next chance to play will come against LAFC on March 16.
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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
Franco Fragapane - Remains out Saturday Fragapane (quadriceps) is out to face Orlando City on Saturday, Andy Greder of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Robin Lod - Will be available Saturday Lod (calf) is expected to be available to face Orlando City on Saturday, Andy Greder of The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact The return of Lod should provide Minnesota United with an experienced presence in the middle of the park, especially considering Emanuel Reynoso (knee) remains out. Lod bagged a goal and played 68 minutes in his season debut, and he figures to play an important role for the Loons in 2024.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Emanuel Reynoso - Expected to train this week Reynoso (knee) is expected to start full team training later in the week, keeping him questionable for Saturday's trip to Orlando, reports Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press.
Impact Reynoso suffered a setback injury to his knee that has kept him out during the first two matches of the season. Even if the midfielder returns to full training, he will be a big doubt for Saturday, depending on how his knee holds up. With Minnesota starting the campaign off in a 4-3-3 formation, Alejandro Bran has been getting the start in the midfield, alongside Wil Trapp and Hassani Dotson in Reynoso's absence.
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Teemu Pukki - Scoreless to open up season Pukki generated two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Columbus Crew.
Impact Pukki is still look for his first goal of the season after recording six shots (two on target) during the first two matches of 2024. He recorded 10 goals during his first campaign in MLS, while averaging about 2.7 shots per contest.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Tani Oluwaseyi lifts Minnesota United | Energy Moment of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Long throw-in. Attempted clearance. Recycled ball. Flicked-on header. Back post. Quick turn. Roof it.
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Bongokuhle Hlongwane - Could return against Orlando Hlongwane (fitness) could return for Saturday's trip to Orlando, according to interim coach Cameron Knowles.
Impact Hlongwane has been building his fitness after missing large portions of pre-season and is nearing a return. With Emanuel Reynoso (knee) and Franco Fragapane (calf) in doubt for that match as well, Minnesota could be left with a makeshift front three.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Joseph Rosales - Seven crosses in Saturday's draw Rosales had seven crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Columbus Crew.
Impact Rosales had another productive match to start the season, highlighted by his seven crosses and two corner kicks. He was productive once again defensively as he won two tackles and intercepted five passes as he once again played the full 90 minutes.
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Sang-bin Jeong - Seven crosses in draw Jeong registered seven crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew.
Impact Jeong recorded seven crosses in Saturday's draw, his second consecutive match with seven or more crosses, although he has yet to record an accurate cross this season. He also created two chances and took three of his side's five corner kicks before being subbed off in the 82nd minute for Jordan Adebayo-Smith.
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Dayne St. Clair - Concedes once in draw St. Clair had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew.
Impact St. Clair conceded one goal Saturday, a Cucho Hernandez outside the box strike in the 59th minute. He faced six shots on target versus Columbus' prolific attack and saved five of them. Next up he heads to Orlando City SC Saturday, a side which has failed to score in its first two matches of the season.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Oluwaseyi's stoppage-time goal gives Minnesota United 1-1 draw with Columbus Crew Tani Oluwaseyi’s goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time gained Minnesota United a 1-1 tie with Columbus Crew on Saturday
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Kervin Arriaga - Given bench role Arriaga (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Columbus.
Impact Arriaga is finally returning to the team sheet, having recovered from the meniscus surgery he received back in August. The midfielder appeared in 20 matches before his injury last season, getting the start in 11, and should be expected to serve a decent role this season. He probably won't be an everyday starter but should appear in the starting XI more than on the bench, holding a solid spot within the midfield. He will most likely get some time on the field against Columbus to test his legs, hoping to get the start in their next match.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Confident Minnesota United look to subdue Crew Minnesota United remain confident heading into Saturday’s home opener against the Columbus Crew in Saint Paul, Minn., despite being without...
MARCH 1 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Emanuel Reynoso - Out, as expected Reynoso (fitness) is out for Saturday's match with Columbus, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact Reynoso is still making his way back from a knee injury and is rebuilding his fitness after missing most of pre-season. The attacking midfielder will be the first name on the team sheet when fully fit, but it's not clear if that will come in the near future. Reynoso's first chance to return is a Saturday trip to Orlando.
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Robin Lod - Officially ruled out Lod (knock) is out for Saturday's clash with Columbus, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact Lod is not available for Saturday's clash despite his injury only being deemed a knock earlier in the week. The midfielder scored during the opener and is a disappointing loss from the starting XI. Lod will hope to get back on the pitch for a March 9 trip to Orlando.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Franco Fragapane - Out against Crew Fragapane (quadriceps) is out for Saturday's clash with Columbus, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact Fragapane isn't an option for Saturday's match, as expected, after struggling earlier in the week. The winger is generally expected to fill a depth role moving forward, but he did get the opening day start due to other injuries in the first team. Fragapane will hope to return for a March 9 trip to Orlando.
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2024 MLS cup odds: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami favored to win
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Robin Lod - Dealing with knock Lod is struggling with a knock ahead of Saturday's clash with Columbus, according to interim manager Cameron Knowles.
Impact Lod is a doubt for the second match of the season after his brilliant season opener against Austin. The midfielder is struggling with a kick to the calf and was only working individually Tuesday. Barring a setback it seems more likely than not that Lod will be back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Franco Fragapane - Struggling with strain Fragapane is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Columbus due to a quad strain, according to interim manager Cameron Knowles.
Impact Fragapane got the start in the season opener but is now in doubt for the second match due to the injury. The strain isn't expected to be an overly serious issue, but it's still something Fragapane will have to contend with moving forward. Fragapane finished the 2023 season as a bench option and may not immediately regain a starting role if injury sidelines him.
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Emanuel Reynoso - Doubtful Saturday Reynoso (knee) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Columbus, interim coach Cameron Knowles told reporters.
Impact Reynoso is in training and is building his fitness after missing almost all of pre-season for the second year in a row. The attacking midfielder is one of the most threatening players in MLS when on the pitch, but it may take him a couple weeks to be ready for his usual workload. Even if deemed fit Reynoso would likely be a bench option Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Bongokuhle Hlongwane - Out Saturday Hlongwane (undisclosed) won't be an option for Saturday's clash with Columbus, according to Jerry Zgoda of The Star Tribune.
Impact Hlongwane is with the Loons, but is still building his fitness and won't be ready for his 2024 debut. The forward should be a starting option when fully fit, which could be as soon as a March 9 trip to Orlando. Hlongwane was replaced Jeong Sang-Bin, who should be competition throughout the season.
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Kervin Arriaga - Trains ahead of home opener Arriaga (knee) is back training with the team ahead of Saturday's clash with the Columbus Crew, per Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press.
Impact Arriaga was forced to sit out last match with a knee injury, however the injury should not be too serious after returning to the grass ahead of Saturday's home opener. He will likely be used as a reliable bench option again for Minnesota, scoring two goals with two assists in 20 appearances in 2023, 11 of them coming as starts.
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Bongokuhle Hlongwane - Trains with team Hlongwane (not injury related) was training with the team ahead of Saturday's home opener against the Columbus Crew, per Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press.
Impact Hlongwane did not play last match for personal reasons, but is back with the team and will look to make his season debut Saturday. He will look to pick up where he left off last campaign. recording eight goals with three assists in 30 appearances, 29 of them coming as starts.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota United finalizes hiring of head coach Eric Ramsay, former Manchester United assistant
Minnesota United has finalized the hiring of head coach Eric Ramsay one game into the MLS regular season after an unusually drawn-out process of replacing Adrian HeathFEBRUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sang-bin Jeong - Eight crosses in start Jeong generated two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Austin FC.
Impact Jeong was given a start as a right winger, a position he had not played during 2023 but took in stride Saturday. However, that was only in terms of maximizing his opportunities quantity-wise. None of Jeong's eight crosses and six corners were delivered with pinpoint accuracy, which is what he will need to maintain a spot in Minnesota United's starting XI, especially after primarily serving as a reserve in 2023.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Joseph Rosales - Excels in start Rosales registered two shots (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win against Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56...
Impact For Minnesota United's first game of 2024, the team had Rosales start at left-back, where he started a few times in the second half of 2023, and he took the promotion in stride. He created more chances and logged more accurate crosses than any of his teammates did Saturday. Ideally for Rosales, his latest log is a sign of what is to come for him in terms of output and opportunities this season.
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