Minnesota United hosts the Portland Timbers in conference action
Minnesota United and the Portland Timbers meet in Western Conference playJUNE 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MINNESOTA 15-7-12 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
15-7-12 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Franco Fragapane - Status unchanged Fragapane (thigh) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Portland, according to the Minnesota injury report.
Impact Fragapane is questionable once more as he looks to return from a thigh issue. The forward has been a consistent starter when fit though he is yet to score in 2023, with just a single assist across 17 appearances (12 starts.)
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mikael Marques - Ruled out Saturday Marques (shoulder) is out for Saturday's clash with Portland, according to the Minnesota injury report.
Impact Marques is ruled out for yet another match despite returning to training earlier in the week. The defender has made just one appearance and isn't likely to play any sort of major role even when fully fit.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota United battles the elements, rallies to beat FC Kaiserslautern 2-1 in international friendly From smoky air to lightning delays, the Loons had their work cut out for them.
JUNE 29, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Pukki signs for Minnesota United Teemu Pukki has signed for MLS side Minnesota United. Pukki, 33, was available on a free transfer after his contract with English club Norwi...
JUNE 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Teemu Pukki - Signs with Minnesota Pukki has signed with Minnesota United as a Designated Player through the 2025 season.
Impact This had been a rumored move for Pukki for a couple weeks and it's confirmed ahead of the upcoming transfer window. It's a massive get for Minnesota, as central striker has been a problem for them in recent seasons. Pukki is 33 years old, but he still has top-end goal-scoring quality after hitting 10 goals this past season in the English Championship from 41 appearances. Of course, given that he played 41 games last season, there's a chance he doesn't plug immediately into Minnesota's starting XI once eligible.
JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sang-bin Jeong - Assists in draw Sang-Bin Jeong assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Sang-Bin Jeong assisted Emanuel Reynoso in the 39th minute. He also recorded two interceptions and one tackle. He has scored and assisted once in 12 appearances (seven starts) this season. He was replaced by Brent Kallman in the 80th minute.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Emanuel Reynoso - Scores in draw Reynoso scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Reynoso scored in the 39th minute assisted by Sangbin Jeong. He completed eight dribbles and registered two tackles and one interception. This was his first start of the season. He has only made three appearances and taken nine shots.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hassani Dotson - Scores against Real Salt Lake Dotson scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Real Salt Lake.
Impact Dotson netted the opener in the 27th minute. He completed three dribbles and also recorded four tackles, one clearance and one interception. He has scored and assisted once in 18 appearance (13 starts) this season and also averages 1.9 tackles, 1.3 clearances and 0.9 interceptions per game. He was replaced in the 80th minute by Kervin Arriaga.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Clinton Irwin - Concedes twice in draw Irwin registered four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute.
Impact Irwin recorded four saves and two clearances and conceded a late 98th minute equalizer to Justen Glad. This was only his second start of the season as Dayne St. Clair was unavailable for selection this week.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FC
JUNE 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Emanuel Reynoso, Minnesota United aim to cool Real Salt Lake All-Star midfielder Emanuel Reynoso could make his first start of the season Saturday night when Minnesota United face Real Salt Lake in San...
JUNE 24, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Emanuel Reynoso - Could return to starting XI Reynoso could return to the starting XI with Franco Fragapane listed as questionable on the Minnesota injury report.
Impact Reynoso has made two appearances off the bench since returning but could now make his way back into the starting XI. When fit the midfielder is a lethal option as both a creative threat and a finisher, coming off 17 goal contributions in 2022.
JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryen Jiba - Training individually Jiba (knee) is running on the grass and training individually.
Impact Jiba has yet to make his MLS debut as he continues to recover from a knee injury. It should not be long until the defender returns to full training, where he can then be an option for the team once healthy.
JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Franco Fragapane - Status uncertain for weekend Fragapane did not train with Minnesota United on Friday, according to Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press, and he's listed as questionable with a thigh injury to face RSL this weekend...
Impact Fragapane has started six consecutive league games for Minnesota after a previous stretch as a substitute, but he's now in doubt for Saturday's Salt Lake clash with a thigh issue. Emanuel Reynoso, Sang-Bin Jeong and Kervin Arriaga are all options to replace him in the XI if necessary, depending on the formation utilized as well.
JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zarek Valentin - Back with club team Valentin (not injury related) should be available to feature in Saturday's clash against RSL after returning from international duty, Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Valentin was with the Puerto Rican national team during the June window over the last week or so but the country failed to qualify for the Gold Cup and he has returned to Minnesota. Valentin has started six MLS matches at right-back this season, and he's set to continue in the XI while Kemar Lawrence (not injury related) is away with Jamaica.
JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mikael Marques - Back in training Marques (shoulder) has returned to training with Minnesota United, manager Adrian Heath told the Pioneer Press' Andy Greder on Friday.
Impact Marques has been out since mid-April, first with an ankle injury and then with a shoulder issue, but he's progressing with his recovery even though he still won't be available against RSL this weekend. Even when healthy, Marques is more of a reserve team player in MLS NEXT Pro at the moment as he's only featured one time off the bench for the senior team in 2023.
JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bakaye Dibassy - Taken off injury report Dibassy (quadriceps) is no longer listed in Minnesota's availability report for Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Minnesota manager Adrian Heath told reporters a few weeks ago that Dibassy would be targeting a squad appearance in this RSL game, and he seems to be on track as he's not carrying an injury designation into the match.
JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Loons star Emanuel Reynoso shares why he was away from club for four months Argentine star missed the first 40 percent of MLS season due to issues with his daughter.
JUNE 20, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Kemar Lawrence - Selected for Gold Cup Lawrence has been called up by the Jamaican national team for the Gold Cup from June 24-July 16, meaning he will miss at least two MLS matches for Minnesota United.
Impact Lawrence has missed his club's last two games with a thigh injury, and he's set to remain unavailable for a few more as he'll be competing at the Gold Cup with Jamaica. Zarek Valentin might also make the tournament with Puerto Rico, which would leave DJ Taylor and Devin Padelford as the only natural full-backs at Minnesota.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joseph Rosales - Called up for Gold Cup Rosales is set to miss at least two MLS games for Minnesota United while he links up with the Honduras national team at the Gold Cup from June 24-July 16.
Impact Rosales has started five consecutive league games for Minnesota mostly on the left wing, his longest streak of starts for the club. But he'll now be unavailable for at least a few weeks while competing with Honduras at the Gold Cup. Perhaps Emanuel Reynoso is ready to take over his spot in the XI along the attack.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
New Zealand match abandoned after alleged racist abuse of player New Zealand’s players refused to come out for the second half of a friendly against Qatar after one of their players was allegedly racially...
JUNE 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Dayne St. Clair - Called up for Gold Cup St. Clair will miss at least Minnesota's next two MLS games while competing at the Gold Cup with the Canada national team.
Impact St. Clair has kept five clean sheets and conceded 21 goals across 16 MLS games this season for Minnesota, but he's set to be unavailable to his club for a few weeks while away at this tournament with Canada. Clint Irwin should replace him in goal until he can return.
JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Franco Fragapane - Creates three chances Fragapane registered four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to CF Montreal.
Impact Fragapane created multiple chances during each of his last four appearances. Yet, he remains without an assist since March 19 and will try to redeem himself after Minnesota United's extended break.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dayne St. Clair - Concedes four goals St. Clair recorded four saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against CF Montreal.
Impact Despite having four saves logged during each of his first three June appearances, St. Clair also conceded seven goals, thereby logging a relatively disappointing 63.2 save percentage. The goalkeeper will try to redeem himself after an extended break, which ends for Minnesota United at Real Salt Lake on June 24.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
