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Michael Boxall - Dealing with illness Boxall's status for Saturday's clash against St. Louis City is in doubt after contracting an illness, the Pioneer Press' Andy Greder reported Friday.

Impact Boxall returned from his New Zealand National Team duties this week but he's currently dealing with an illness that makes him doubtful to be able to face St. Louis on Saturday. Brent Kallman could continue in his place alongside Miguel Tapias in central defense for the match.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Reynoso - No resolution in sight Reynoso remains out indefinitely as he is still in Argentina rather than training with his team in Minnesota.

Impact Minnesota manager Adrien Heath told Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune Friday that he remains hopeful that Reynoso will return to the squad at some point this season, but also that he currently doesn't see an end in sight to the situation.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Klauss leads Saint Louis City SC against Minnesota United

Klauss leads Saint Louis City SC into a matchup with Minnesota United after a two-goal showing against Real Salt Lake

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brent Kallman - Six clearances in start Kallman made a block, six clearances and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Whitecaps.

Impact Kallman made his full season debut Saturday after recovering from an Achilles injury he suffered in February. Now that he's healthy, it is unclear at the moment who the preferred center-back starters are between him, Miguel Tapias and Michael Boxall, who missed the Vancouver game while on international duty.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Dunbar - Takes shot in club debut Dunbar made a clearance, an interception and took a shot in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Whitecaps.

Impact Dunbar started his first game Saturday since arriving in Minnesota via a trade from the Galaxy during the offseason, but he wasn't particularly effective from the right wing and should return to the bench in favor of Bongokuhle Hlongwane (not injury related) or Mender Garcia once his absent teammates return from international duty.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wil Trapp - Creates two chances in draw Trapp made a block, an interception and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Whitecaps. He also won one of two tackles in the match, and he recorded a secondary a...

Impact Trapp returned to the XI in midfield on Saturday and put in a solid shift on both sides of the ball against Vancouver.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Amarilla - Takes four shots against Vancouver Amarilla took four shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Whitecaps. He also made two clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Amarilla made his first start of the season Saturday following a delayed beginning to the campaign due to visa issues, but he's now racked up a goal and seven total shots across his last three halves of playing time. He started alongside Mender Garcia in a 4-4-2 due to various international absences against Vancouver, but he's likely to be leading the line on his own once everyone returns from national team duty.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bongokuhle Hlongwane - Status uncertain for weekend Hlongwane (not injury related) will return to Minnesota United on Thursday, the Star Tribune's Jerry Zgoda reports.

Impact Hlongwane won't have too much time to get back up to speed with his club team before Saturday's clash against St. Louis, and he will be questionable to be able to play in the match. He scored one goal from six shots (three on target) across his three starts on the right wing prior to this international window.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dayne St. Clair - Returning to club St. Clair (not injury related) will return to Minnesota United on Wednesday, according to the Star Tribune's Jerry Zgoda. He is expected to be available for Saturday's clash agains...

Impact St. Clair missed last weekend's draw against the Whitecaps, with Clint Irwin filling in while he was away on national team duty. He is expected to return to the XI in goal to take on St. Louis on Saturday.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Rosales - Returning from national team Rosales (not injury related) will come back to Minnesota United on Wednesday, according to Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune. He is expected to be available for Saturday's clash agai...

Impact Rosales missed last weekend's draw against the Whitecaps while away on international duty, but he's expected to be able to return and play against St. Louis. Rosales is mostly a backup option in the Loons' midfield, but he's made two appearances (one start) this season.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kervin Arriaga - Back with club team Arriaga (not injury related) will return to Minnesota United on Wednesday, according to Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune. He is expected to be available for Saturday's clash against...

Impact Arriaga started Minnesota's first three games of the season in defensive midfield before missing last weekend's draw with the Whitecaps, but he gets back from international duty on Wednesday and is expected to be able to play against St. Louis on Saturday.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Lod - Returns to club team Lod (undisclosed) is returning to Minnesota United on Tuesday, according to the Star Tribune's Jerry Zgoda. His status is uncertain for the clash against St. Louis City at the week...

Impact Lod started each of Minnesota's first three games of the season in attacking midfield before missing the draw with the Whitecaps while away on international duty, but he picked up an injury while with the Finnish National Team last week that might make him questionable to face St. Louis on Saturday. Hassani Dotson could continue in the XI in his place if necessary, or Joseph Rosales (not injury related) is another option as well.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kemar Lawrence - Back in Minnesota Lawrence (not injury related) is returning to Minnesota United on Tuesday, according to the Star Tribune's Jerry Zgoda. He is expected to be available for Saturday's clash against...

Impact Lawrence started each of Minnesota's first three games of the season before DJ Taylor replaced him at left-back while he was away on international duty last weekend. But Lawrence should be available for the St. Louis match on Saturday and is likely to slot straight back into the XI.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Boxall - Back with club Boxall (not injury related) is returning to Minnesota United on Tuesday, according to the Star Tribune's Jerry Zgoda. He is expected to be available for Saturday's clash against St...

Impact Boxall started each of Minnesota's first three games of the season alongside Miguel Tapias in central defense before Brent Kallman replaced him in the XI last weekend while he was away on international duty. Boxall should return to the squad by the St. Louis match on Saturday and could plug straight back into the starting lineup.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sang-bin Jeong - Expected to be available Saturday Jeong (not injury related) is almost done with his immigration status and is expected to link up with Minnesota soon and be available to face St. Louis City at the weekend, Andy Gr...

Impact Jeong transferred to Minnesota from Wolverhampton last week and could be available to make his MLS debut as soon as Saturday against St. Louis City. He can play all along the attacking line and will likely be a good impact substitute option for the most part early on.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Becher rallies Whitecaps to 1-1 draw with Minnesota United

Simon Becher scored unassisted in his first match of the season and it came in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time, rallying the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 draw with M...

MARCH 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late goal in stoppage time by Vancouver leads to 1-1 draw with Minnesota United Minnesota United striker Mender Garcia scored his second goal this season and Saturday's first until Simon Becher's late goal sent the Loons...

MARCH 26, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Mikael Marques - Plays five minutes Marques registered one clearance across five minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver.

Impact In a small dose, Marques logged his debut as a member of Minnesota United. It remains unlikely he will replace any of MNU's usual back four, but his appearance is at least a start after an ankle injury prevented him from participating across the team's first three games this year.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mender Garcia - Redeems himself Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's draw versus Vancouver.

Impact Garcia was quiet during both Minnesota United's first two games across March. He redeemed himself by the end, though, scoring MNU's only goal as the team maintained only a single point.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zarek Valentin - Records assist Valentin assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver.

Impact After going quiet across his first three MNU games, Valentin had a chance at redemption Saturday, following fellow full-back Kemar Lawrence's national team call-up. He took advantage of it by logging an assist to a goal scored by Mender Garcia.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clinton Irwin - Records four saves Irwin had four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver.

Impact Dayne St. Clair was called up by Canada's national soccer team, giving Irwin a starting opportunity. Though substitute Simon Becher scored past him, Irwin logged a respectable 80.0 save percentage en route to a draw. Ideally for Irwin, his latest performance will be enough to start Minnesota United's next game. However, St. Clair is expected to be available by then.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Marques - Active as expected Marques (ankle) is available off the bench for Saturday's clash with Vancouver.

Impact Marques is back on the bench after returning to training earlier in the week. The defender will hope to make his way into the team after joining Minnesota from AFC Eskilstuna in the off-season.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLS does Loons — and their fans — no favors by scheduling matches during international window Minnesota United will try to make the most of it. Seven key Loons players are on national team duties and will miss Saturday’s home match ag...

MARCH 24, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Vancouver Whitecaps seek first win of the season, visit Minnesota United

The Vancouver Whitecaps seek their first win of the season when they visit Minnesota United

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robin Lod - Comes off injured with Finland Lod (undisclosed) came off with an injury during the 73rd minute of Thursday's 3-1 loss to Denmark.

Impact Lod picked up an injury in the second half and was forced off. The exact details of the injury are unclear, but Lod would be a big loss for both club and country if the injury proves to be serious. Lod could potentially return from international duty early if injury is serious.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE