Minnesota Team News Page 33 - Soccer

D.J. Taylor - Absent from injury report Taylor (undisclosed) is absent from the Minnesota injury report for Saturday's clash with Austin.

Impact Taylor is absent from the injury report despite coming off with an undisclosed injury during Sunday's 4-1 win over Portland. The left-back has started all but the opening two matches of the 2023 season and seems set to continue that streak against Austin.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Iwe - Status uncertain Iwe (thigh) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Austin, according to the Minnesota injury report.

Impact Iwe is a doubt for Saturday's clash after picking up a thigh injury. This comes less than a week after Iwe was promoted to the first team so it couldn't have possibly come at a worse time. The winger could see an immediate role if he is fit Saturday with Franco Fragapane and Sang-Bing Jeong both questionable Saturday.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sang-bin Jeong - Added to injury report Sang-Bin Jeong (thigh) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Austin, according to the Minnesota injury report.

Impact Sang-Bin Jeong is questionable Saturday in a surprise addition to the injury report. The forward has been excellent on the left wing with four chances created in the last two matches, but is now on the injury report. With Franco Fragapane also on the injury report it's unclear who would fill in at left wing if Jeong can't pass the late fitness tests.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Fragapane - Remains questionable Fragapane (thigh) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Austin, according to the Minnesota injury report.

Impact Fragapane is a doubt as he deals with a thigh injury that forced him to miss a pair of matches. When fit the winger is a stable part of the starting XI and a driving creative threat. Fragapane has been questionable for both matches he has missed, so it's entirely possible his injury is largely pain-management.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Marques - Remains out Marques (shoulder) is ruled out for Saturday's clash with Austin, according to the Minnesota injury report.

Impact Marques is set to miss another match, something that is becoming a constant in 2023. The defender has made one five-minute bench cameo in 2023 and isn't likely to establish a major role even when fully fit.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi - Signs with Minnesota Tajouri-Shradi will make a return to the MLS after agreeing to a one-year deal with Minnesota United, with a club option for 2024 and 2025.

Impact Tajouri-Shradi begun his MLS career with New York City F.C, spending four seasons which included an MLS Cup win during his time in the Big Apple. He then signed with LAFC, which proved to be unsuccessful after making just six appearances, scoring two goals in that span. The midfielder then signed an 18-month contract with Cyprus-side Omonia Nicosia. His experience playing already in the MLS can help with the depth of the team's midfield, despite not being in his prime anymore after a disappointing last season.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

With Adrian Heath suspended, Minnesota United turns to Sean McAuley Heath, suspended for card accumulation, will not be on the touchline for Saturday's Loons game against Austin FC.

JULY 6, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Teemu Pukki - Arriving in Minnesota soon Pukki (not injury related) is expected to arrive in Minnesota on Wednesday and have a few training sessions with his new team before possibly debuting against Austin FC this weeken...

Impact MLS's secondary transfer window opens Wednesday so Pukki is eligible to join Minnesota following his transfer from Norwich City last week. He's hoping to be able to feature as soon as Saturday and he'll aim to take over the starting spot at striker from Mender Garcia.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Rosales - Will return to club team Rosales (not injury related) is expected to return to Minnesota and might even be available to face Austin FC at the weekend following Honduras' elimination from the Gold Cup, Andy...

Impact Rosales missed Minnesota United's last two MLS games while competing at the Gold Cup, but Honduras was knocked out at the group stage and he'll be returning to his club side soon. Rosales had started five consecutive league games mostly on the left wing prior to his national team callup.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Boxall - Suspended against Austin Boxall will miss next weekend's clash against Austin FC due to a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Boxall picked up his fifth booking of the season in Saturday's win over the Timbers, so he won't be available to face Austin next weekend as he'll be suspended. Brent Kallman or Bakaye Dibassy should replace him in the XI alongside Miguel Tapias in central defense.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Reynoso - Records brace Reynoso scored two goals to go with five shots (two on goal), 12 crosses (two accurate) and eight corners in Sunday's 4-1 win against Portland Timbers.

Impact Reynoso has three goals across his last two games started. It seems Minnesota United really missed Reynoso's goal-scoring tendencies over the past four-plus months. For the first time this season, MNU scored multiple goals in back-to-back games. And even though Reynoso has already missed a good chunk of Minnesota United's 2023 MLS season, his prowess will make the team a legitimate threat in future games.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bongokuhle Hlongwane - Goal and assist Hlongwane scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and four chances created in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Hlongwane had a three-minute span of brilliance during the game's second half. He logged Minnesota United's third goal and recorded an assist to the team's fourth, which Emanuel Reynoso scored.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D.J. Taylor - Suffers injury Taylor was subbed off due to injury in the 60th minute of Sunday's 4-1 win over Portland Timbers. He generated two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created before exiting the...

Impact An undisclosed injury prevented Taylor from logging more than one hour of action against Portland. Thus, his availability will be a game-time decision before the Minnesota team is expected to host Austin FC on Saturday.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zarek Valentin - Records assist Valentin assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Valentin logged the assist to Minnesota United's third goal, scored by attacking midfielder Bongokuhle Hlongwane. The right-back now has two goals across his 2023 MLS season.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clinton Irwin - Two saves, one goal conceded Irwin made two saves and conceded one goal in Sunday's 4-1 win against Portland Timbers.

Impact Irwin saved shots from Portland's wide midfielders, Marvin Loria and Santiago Moreno. However, the goalkeeper was unable to prevent Franck Boli from scoring. Minnesota United's next matchup is currently scheduled to be a home game against Austin FC. Once again, Irwin is expected to be MNU's goalkeeper with Dayne St. Clair still out because of Gold Cup duties.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reynoso powers Minnesota United to 4-1 victory over Timbers

Emanuel Reynoso scored twice after Minnesota United benefited from an own-goal in a 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers

JULY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Emanuel Reynoso (2 goals), Minnesota United snap skid against Timbers Emanuel Reynoso’s brace helped Minnesota United to a 4-1 win against the visiting Portland Timbers on Saturday night.

JULY 2, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

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JULY 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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JULY 2, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Portland Timbers vs. Minnesota United score updates, live stream, how to watch The Timbers and Minnesota United are both on the outside looking in on the postseason.

JULY 1, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Slumping Minnesota United set to host road-averse Timbers Two struggling sides try to get back on track when Minnesota United host the Portland Timbers on Saturday.

JULY 1, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Minnesota United sign midfielder Emmanuel Iwe from MLS NEXT Pro | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Minnesota United have tapped into the MLS NEXT Pro-to-first team pipeline for the first time, announcing Fr...

JUNE 30, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Portland Timbers vs. Minnesota United: 3 Points to watch The Timbers need points. Minnesota United is right there with them in the hunt for a playoff spot.

JUNE 30, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Teemu Pukki - Hoping to debut vs. Austin Pukki (not injury related) is sorting out his visa but Minnesota United is "hopeful" he'll be available for selection either against Austin or Houston on July 8 or 12, the Pioneer...

Impact Pukki's move from Norwich City to MLS was made official earlier this week, but he won't be eligible until he receives his visa and the MLS transfer window opens on July 5. He should eventually become Minnesota's first-choice striker, though he'll need to integrate with his new team and perhaps still recover from a long season in the Championship that ended less than two months ago.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Iwe - Promoted to first team Iwe has signed a six-month contract with options to add three additional years with Minnesota United after getting promoted from the reserve team, the club announced Friday.

Impact Iwe has featured twice off the bench in MLS this season, and he's now signing a full contract with Minnesota's senior side after tallying six goals and three assists in 27 MLS NEXT Pro appearances with the reserves over the last two campaigns. The 22-year-old could be a backup option to Franco Fragapane, Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Joseph Rosales (not injury related) on the wings.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Reynoso powers Minnesota United to 4-1 victory over Timbers