Minnesota Team News Page 31 - Soccer

D.J. Taylor - Supplies six crosses Taylor registered six crosses (zero accurate) and five tackles in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 45th minute.

Impact Taylor was once again an effective two-way player for Minnesota as he provided six crosses and five tackles. The 25-year-old has been a consistent starter for Minnesota this year, starting every match this season except the first two which he did not play in at all. He has now recorded 70 crosses and 50 tackles in 20 matches this season.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bongokuhle Hlongwane - Takes four shots against LAFC Hlongwane recorded four shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Hlongwane was very active around the net Saturday, taking four shots but only having one on target in the draw. It was disappointing to not see the 23-year-old score as he was presented with multiple tap-in goal opportunities but failed to convert on any of them. He has scored six goals this season and is averaging just under three shots per game. Hlongwane has only missed one game all season for Minnesota and has started in all 21 matches he has appeared in.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Teemu Pukki - Records four shots in draw Pukki recorded four shots (zero on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Pukki was quiet in his third game for The Loons as he only registered one cross to go along with four shots in his 70 minutes of play. The Finnish striker has registered one goal in his three appearances so far this season to go along with eight shots in those three games. It is hard to judge how the 33-year-old is setting into the MLS with such a small sample size, but thus far he has been pretty average in his three appearances.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kervin Arriaga - Picks up assist against LAFC Arriaga assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Arriaga picked up a beautiful assist when he flicked the ball over LAFC's defenders to find Emanuel Reynoso for Minnesota's equalizer. The 25-year-old has struggled to constantly stay in the squad this season only picking up 16 appearances, starting in 10 of those matches. Arriaga has been efficient when given his chances this year, contributing two goals and two assists despite being a more defensive minded player.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Reynoso - Nets goal in draw Reynoso scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), 16 crosses (seven accurate) and 11 corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Reynoso was the final piece of a beautiful team goal as he scored Minnesota's lone goal in Saturday's draw. The Argentine was spectacular against LAFC, being the vocal point in every attack as he put up insane numbers recording 16 crosses and 10 chances created to go along with his goal. The 27-year-old has been brilliant for The Loons since his return from suspension as he has now scored four goals and supplied one assist in his seven appearances.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dayne St. Clair - Gives up goal in draw St. Clair made one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact St. Clair was not tested much in Saturday's draw only making one save while one goal. The Canadian wasn't able to pick up a second consecutive clean sheet due to being beaten in a one on one situation against a well composed Carlos Vela. St. Clair will look to pick up his seventh clean sheet of the season in his next match when Minnesota take on New York City who has scored 25 goals in 24 games this season.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Reynoso - Assists against Houston Reynoso (hamstring) was subbed off due to injury in the 60th minute of Thursday's 3-0 victory over Houston Dynamo. He assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one cor...

Impact Reynoso assisted Teemu Pukki in the 20th minute. He has played very well as he has recorded three goals and one assist in six appearances this season. He is not expected to feature in the next game against Los Angeles Football Club due to his hamstring injury.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi - Scores off the bench Tajouri-Shradi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 3-0 win against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Tajouri-Shradi replaced Joseph Rosales at the hour mark and scored the final goal of the game in the 87th minute. He completed two dribbles and also recorded two tackles. This was also only his second appearance of the season as he joined the club early this month.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Teemu Pukki - Scores in victory Pukki scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Thursday's 3-0 victory over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Pukki scored in the 20th minute assisted by Emanuel Reynoso. He was replaced at the hour mark by Mender Garcia. He displayed great striking and positioning ability. This was only his second game of the season as he has joined the club this month as a free agent.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bongokuhle Hlongwane - Scores against Houston Hlongwane scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-0 victory versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Hlongwane scored the opener in the 15th minute. He took two shots and completed a dribble. He was very good defensively as he recorded five tackles, one interception and one clearance. He has had a great run of form as he has recorded three goal involvements in the last three games.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dayne St. Clair - Keeps clean sheet St. Clair had six saves and secured a clean sheet in Thursday's 3-0 victory versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact St. Clair put up a fantastic performance as he made six saves and one clearance. He has conceded eight goals in the last five games in the league. He has kept six clean sheets in 17 games this season averaging over 2.5 saves per game.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota craves boost from Teemu Pukki vs. LAFC Minnesota United are hoping to throw a Pukki Party on Saturday night when they host defending MLS Cup champion Los Angeles FC in Saint Paul,...

JULY 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Minnesota craves boost from Teemu Pukki vs. LAFC Minnesota United are hoping to throw a Pukki Party on Saturday night when they host defending MLS Cup champion Los Angeles FC in Saint Paul,...

JULY 14, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Robin Lod was 'the guy in the middle' of Teemu Pukki's move to Minnesota United Compatriots on the Finland national team join forces with Loons into 2025.

JULY 14, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Mikael Marques - No injury designation Marques (shoulder) carries no injury designation for Saturday's clash with LAFC, according to the Minnesota injury report.

Impact Marques avoided an injury designation as he works towards a return from a long-term injury. The defender has played an extremely minor role even when fit, and isn't likely to compete for any sort of significant role.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kemar Lawrence - Returns to Minnesota Lawrence (international duty) is absent from the Minnesota availability report for Saturday's clash with LAFC.

Impact Lawrence and Jamaica were eliminated from the Gold Cup and Lawrence has now returned to Minnesota. The defender has been a consistent starter at left-back when fully fit, but depending on his fitness it could be Zarek Valentin who takes the start at left-back.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Iwe - Absent from injury report Iwe (thigh) was removed from the Minnesota injury report for Saturday's clash with LAFC.

Impact Iwe was removed from the injury report after spending a pair of matches on the sideline. Even when fit the midfielder hasn't played much for the senior team and that isn't likely to change in the closing stages of MLS.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Fragapane - Remains questionable once more Fragapane (thigh) is questionable for Saturday's clash with LAFC, according to the Minnesota injury report.

Impact Fragapane is questionable once more after spending four matches on the sideline with a thigh issue. The forward would have a full month to recover if he wasn't deemed fully fit for Saturday's clash with LAFC.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sang-bin Jeong - Expected to return Saturday Jeong (thigh) will be in Minnesota's squad to take on LAFC this weekend, manager Adrian Heath told team reporter Jacob Schneider on Friday.

Impact Jeong has missed his side's last two games with a thigh injury, but he should be available for selection against LAFC at the weekend. He had started three of the previous four matches prior to his injury but Joseph Rosales has since returned from the Gold Cup and is likely to remain in the XI in Jeong's place.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Reynoso - Able to train with team Reynoso (hamstring) was back in full training with Minnesota on Friday, according to team reporter Jacob Schneider ahead of this weekend's clash against LAFC.

Impact Reynoso picked up a hamstring knock around the hour mark of the midweek win over Houston, but he was fully involved in training on Friday and seems likely to be available off the bench at least to take on LAFC. Reynoso has racked up three goals and an assist from 18 shots (six on target) and 19 chances created across his six games (four starts) since returning to his club team.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Tapias - 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

Minnesota United hosts Los Angeles FC after shutout victory

A game after shutting out the Houston Dynamo 3-0, Minnesota United hosts Los Angeles FC

JULY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Emanuel Reynoso - Suffered hamstring knock Reynoso assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 3-0 win versus Houston Dynamo. He was subbed off due to a hamstring injury in the 60th minut...

Impact Reynoso recorded his first assist of the season to put him at three goals and one assist since his return on June 4. However, he suffered a pulled hamstring and was forced to exit the match Wednesday. The team hopes that it is nothing series, however if he has to sit out Saturday, then Wil Trapp will likely return to the lineup after starting on the bench Wednesday for the first time since April 16.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hlongwane, Pukki propel Minnesota United over Dynamo 3-0

Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Teemu Pukki scored five minutes apart early in the first half and Minnesota United breezed to a 3-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo

JULY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota United score early, blank Dynamo 3-0 Teemu Pukki scored his first Major League Soccer goal and teammate Bongokuhle Hlongwane also tallied in the first half as the Minnesota Unit...

JULY 13, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

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