MAY 5, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
MINNESOTA 15-7-12 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
15-7-12 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Stingy Whitecaps put focus on Minnesota United The Vancouver Whitecaps are closing in on a franchise record for not allowing a goal as they host Minnesota United on Saturday night.
Kervin Arriaga - Not traveling for Vancouver game Arriaga (thigh) will not be available for selection in Saturday's match against the Whitecaps, Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press reported Friday.
Impact Arriaga was not listed in Minnesota's injury report for Saturday's game, but Greder reports that he was only able to train partially with the reserve team this week and will not be traveling to Vancouver. Wil Trapp and Hassani Dotson should continue as the starters in defensive midfield in Arriaga's absence, though Joseph Rosales and even Robin Lod are options in the position as well.
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bakaye Dibassy - Steps up training Dibassy (quadriceps) returned to team training with Minnesota United on Tuesday, according to club reporter Jeremy Rushing.
Impact Dibassy took another step forward this week in his rehabilitation from torn quad tendon that required surgery last August. He won't be available to Saturday's clash against the Whitecaps, but he can aim to return to the squad at some point this month.
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kervin Arriaga - Removed from injury report Arriaga (thigh) is absent from the Minnesota injury report ahead of Saturday's clash with Vancouver.
Impact Arriaga was removed from the injury report after missing a scoreless draw with Dallas. The midfielder also returned to training earlier in the week, meaning he should be a full go to return to defensive midfield against Vancouver.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mikael Marques - Shelved Saturday Marques (ankle) is listed as out on the Minnesota injury report for Saturday's clash with Vancouver.
Impact Marques will be sidelined for a third straight match as he continues to deal with an ankle issue. Even when fully fit and available Marques has made just a single five-minute appearance. Marques is more likely to appear with MNUFC II than the senior team as he returns from the ankle issue.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kervin Arriaga - Back in training Arriaga (thigh) was able to train in some capacity with Minnesota United on Tuesday, according to Sota Soccer's Jeremy Rushing.
Impact Arriaga missed last weekend's draw with FC Dallas due to a thigh injury, but he was able to return to training on Tuesday and could be fit in time for Saturday's clash against the Whitecaps.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Franco Fragapane - Creates chance off bench Fragapane subbed into Sunday's match against FC Dallas in the 64th minute, taking a shot and creating a chance in the 0-0 draw.
Impact Fragapane has come off the bench in each of Minnesota's last three games following a somewhat ineffective start to the season. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has taken over the left wing while Robin Lod slides to the right side with new arrival Sang-Bin Jeong deployed in attacking midfield.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Robin Lod - Takes five shots against Dallas Lod took five shots (two on target) and created three chances in Sunday's 0-0 draw against FC Dallas.
Impact Lod took six shots and created one chance during his four starts in attacking midfield to begin the season, but he's posted 11 shots and seven chances created across three games on the right wing following the arrival of Sang-Bin Jeong.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bongokuhle Hlongwane - Takes four shots in draw Hlongwane took four shots (two on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 0-0 draw against FC Dallas. He also made a block and won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Hlongwane has taken multiple shots in seven of his eight MLS appearances (all starts) this season, and that production hasn't changed since switching over to the left wing a few weeks ago in place of Franco Fragapane.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Amarilla - Takes three shots against Dallas Amarilla took three shots and created two chances in Sunday's 0-0 draw against FC Dallas. He also made three clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Amarilla returned to the XI Sunday and played well despite not getting on the scoresheet, posting his fourth game with at least three shots taken this season. He should be the preferred striker over Mender Garcia at the moment.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dayne St. Clair - Keeps clean sheet against Dallas St. Clair made two saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against FC Dallas.
Impact St. Clair kept his third clean sheet of the season on Sunday, and his first since the start of April. He'll want to do it again next weekend versus the ninth-placed Whitecaps, which have scored 11 goals in nine MLS matches.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kervin Arriaga - Out against Dallas Arriaga (thigh) was not involved in Sunday's draw against FC Dallas.
Impact Arriaga missed Sunday's match with a thigh injury, while Will Trapp and Hassani Dotson started in defensive midfield in his place.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wil Trapp - Wins three tackles against Dallas Trapp (hamstring) had two shots not on target, three tackles (all won) and two interceptions in Sunday's scoreless draw against Dallas.
Impact Trapp was back in the XI Sunday after a minor hamstring tweak held him to 33 minutes the prior two matches. It looks like he's full go again with another full 90 under his belt. He doesn't have a ton of upside as a defensive midfielder, but he's taken a few shots in recent starts and that at least shows an ability to make the score-sheet in a rare match or two.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kemar Lawrence - Crosses eight times in draw Lawrence (personal) had one shot on goal, two chances created and eight crosses (two accurate) in Sunday's scoreless draw against Dallas.
Impact Lawrence was back in the XI Sunday after missing the prior contest with a family matter. He produced one of his best fantasy performances of the young season against Dallas, getting his first shot along with double the amount of crosses he had in any prior contest. While this won't happen every match, he's still a left-back who gets forward a decent amount.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota United FC vs. FC Dallas
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Kemar Lawrence - Returns to training Lawrence (personal) was back training with Minnesota United this week, the Pioneer Press' Andy Greder reported Thursday. He should be available for selection for Sunday's clash aga...
Impact Lawrence is back with the team after missing last weekend's loss to the Sounders due to a family matter, and he should be an option to return to the starting lineup at left-back against Dallas.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wil Trapp - Back in training Trapp (hamstring) returned to training with Minnesota United on Thursday and is expected to be available for selection to face FC Dallas this weekend, manager Adrian Heath told tea...
Impact Trapp missed last weekend's loss to the Sounders with a tweaked hamstring, but he is back with the team and is expected to be an option for Sunday. He could plug straight back into the XI in defensive midfield as Kervin Arriaga (thigh) is now an injury doubt.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kervin Arriaga - Questionable Sunday Arriaga (thigh) did not train with the team Friday ahead of Sunday's clash with FC Dallas, reports freelance reporter Jeremy Rushing.
Impact Arriaga is in big doubt for Sunday after not training Friday with a thigh injury. He's started in all seven matches played, totaling a goal with 15 clearances and 12 interceptions. With Will Trapp (hamstring) off the injured list, he could see the start at the defensive midfield if Arriaga is not fit to play.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mikael Marques - Dealing with ankle injury Marques (ankle) will not be available for selection for Sunday's match against FC Dallas.
Impact Marques has been dealing with an ankle issue and will not play Sunday. He had only played in five minutes in league play so far, and will continue to be a limited role for the team this season.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tani Oluwaseyi - Loaned to USL Oluwaseyi has joined USL side San Antonio FC on a season-long loan from Minnesota United, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Oluwaseyi made two MLS appearances off the bench for Minnesota at the start of this season, but the 22-year-old forward will move down to USL on-loan for the remainder of 2023.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Newcastle, Everton clash with relegation implications (File photo) Everton defender Michael Keane (5) passes against Minnesota United in the first half at Allianz Field.
APRIL 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Brent Kallman - Played in cup match Kallman started and played 90 minutes during Tuesday's 3-1 U.S Open Cup win against Detroit City F.C.
Impact Kallman returned to the team after dealing with a family matter and played the full match Tuesday. In the MLS, the defender has only started once in three appearances, totaling nine clearances thus far. He is still expected to remain a backup option, but could see starts in non-league games for the club this season.
APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wil Trapp - Out with hamstring tweak Trapp missed Saturday's defeat against the Sounders with a hamstring injury, the Pioneer Press' Andy Greder reported before the game.
Impact Hassani Dotson continued in Trapp's place alongside Kervin Arriaga in defensive midfield against Seattle, and Trapp will not travel for Tuesday's U.S. Open Cup match either.
APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
