MARCH 23, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
MINNESOTA 15-7-12 · 2024 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
15-7-12 · 2024 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Your Thursday Kickoff: Missing key pieces across MLS & a looming depth chart test | MLSSoccer.com Minnesota United sign South Korean forward Jeong from Wolves Minnesota United FC have gone overseas to boost their attack, announcing Wednes...
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MARCH 23, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Mikael Marques - Training with team Marques (ankle) is not listed in Minnesota's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Whitecaps.
Impact Marques returned to training with his teammates last week and could be available for selection for the first time against Vancouver as he's making progress recovering from an ankle injury he suffered just before the start of the season.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sang-bin Jeong - Transfers to Minnesota permanently Jeong has signed a three-year contract with the option to add another year with Minnesota United after transferring from Wolverhampton, the club announced Wednesday.
Impact Jeong made 13 Swiss Super League appearances while on-loan with Grasshopper Club Zurich over the last 14 months or so, and before that he tallied six goals and two assists in 31 appearances across all competitions for Korean side Suwon Samsung Bluewings. The 20-year-old forward is now moving to MLS on a permanent basis with Minnesota United, where he could be a versatile backup option all along the attacking line once he gets his visa.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Seven Minnesota United starters will miss Saturday's game vs. Vancouver They will be away on international duty, as the Loons look to build on their 2-0-1 start.
MARCH 21, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Dayne St. Clair - Gets called up to national team St. Clair has been called up by the Canadian National Team for upcoming CONCACAF Nations League fixtures on March 25 and 28.
Impact St. Clair has kept one clean sheet and conceded two goals across his first three MLS starts of the season for Minnesota, but Clint Irwin is likely to replace him between the sticks against the Whitecaps on Saturday, and possibly for the April 1 clash with St. Louis City as well, while St. Clair will be linking up with Canada during the international window.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kemar Lawrence - Earns call up to national team Lawrence has been called up by the Jamaican National Team for an upcoming CONCACAF Nations League match against Mexico on March 26.
Impact Lawrence has started all three of Minnesota's MLS matches to begin the 2023 campaign, but he will miss the clash against the Whitecaps on Saturday while on international duty. DJ Taylor is likely to replace him at left-back for the game.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bongokuhle Hlongwane - Going on international duty Hlongwane has been called up by the South African National Team for upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifiers on March 24 and 28.
Impact Hlongwane will miss Saturday's clash against the Whitecaps while away with South Africa, and he may be questionable for the following match versus St. Louis City as well. Cameron Dunbar could be an option to replace him on the right wing for Minnesota United.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joseph Rosales - Gets call from national team Rosales has been called up by Honduras for upcoming CONCACAF Nations League fixtures on March 22 and 28.
Impact Rosales made his first MLS start of the season last weekend in defensive midfield, but he is set to miss Saturday's clash with the Whitecaps and possibly the following game against St. Louis City as well while with Honduras during this international window.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kervin Arriaga - Receives national team call-up Arriaga has been called up by Honduras for upcoming CONCACAF Nations League fixtures on March 22 and 28.
Impact Arriaga has started all three of Minnesota's MLS matches this season, but he will miss Saturday's clash with the Whitecaps and possibly the following match against St. Louis City as well while on international duty. With Robin Lod and Joseph Rosales also away with their national teams, Hassani Dotson is the most likely option to replace Arriaga in defensive midfield.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Boxall - Joining up with national team Boxall has been called up by the New Zealand National Team for upcoming fixtures on March 23 and 25.
Impact Boxall will miss Saturday's clash against the Whitecaps while on international duty. Brent Kallman (Achilles) could replace him in central defense for the game if he's fit enough.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Robin Lod - Linking up with national team Lod has been called up by the Finnish National Team for upcoming European Championship qualifiers on March 23 and 26.
Impact Lod will miss Saturday's MLS clash against the Whitecaps while on international duty, with Franco Fragapane a potential option to slide over and replace him in attacking midfield for the game.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
D.J. Taylor - Creates two chances in start Taylor made three clearances, two interceptions and won three of three tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Rapids. He also created two chances in the match.
Impact Taylor made his season debut Saturday and played well on both sides of the ball as his side took down Colorado. He should continue battling with Zarek Valentin for the starting right-back spot in Minnesota.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hassani Dotson - Creates chance in win Dotson took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Rapids. He also made three clearances, an interception and won two of three tackles in the match.
Impact Dotson made his first MLS start in 11 months on Saturday, lining up on the left wing against Colorado. He is a versatile player who can start in a multitude of positions and a welcome return for Minnesota after his ACL tear last April.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dayne St. Clair - Concedes goal to Colorado St. Clair made two saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Rapids.
Impact St. Clair was beaten by a Cole Bassett strike on Saturday but his side was still able to come from behind and win the game in the second half. St. Clair will be looking for his second clean sheet of the season next weekend against the Whitecaps, which have scored four goals in as many MLS matches.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Franco Fragapane - Records assist against Colorado Fragapane created three chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Rapids. He also took a shot, made an interception and won one of two tackles in the match.
Impact Fragapane was a second half substitute on Saturday, but he made the difference by setting up a late winner for Miguel Tapias with a set piece delivery. Fragapane only recorded one assist in all of 2022 after posting nine the year prior, so he will hope that this assist Saturday can kick on a return to that top form from the left wing.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Miguel Tapias - Scores goal against Colorado Tapias took two shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Rapids. He also made six clearances and an interception in the match.
Impact Tapias headed in a late gamer winner on Saturday with a reaction effort from a Franco Fragapane free kick. It was his first goal in MLS, but he's also tallied four shots in total across his last two games from central defense.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Amarilla - Scores penalty against Colorado Amarilla subbed into Saturday's match against the Rapids at halftime, taking three shots and scoring a goal in the 2-1 victory.
Impact Amarilla continued his steady reintegration into Minnesota's XI after a delayed start to the campaign due to visa issues, and he equalized Saturday's game from the penalty spot shortly after his introduction into the match. He seems likely to take over from Mender Garcia as the starting striker by next weekend's clash against the Whitecaps.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United
MARCH 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Minnesota United beats Rapids on road for first time, 2-1
Miguel Tapias scored in the 82nd minute to rally Minnesota United to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado RapidsMARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colorado Rapids host Minnesota United in conference matchup
The Colorado Rapids and Minnesota United meet in conference actionMARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brent Kallman - Taken off injury report Kallman (Achilles) is not listed in Minnesota's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Rapids.
Impact Kallman returned to training in some capacity with Minnesota this week, and Adrian Heath told Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press that he expects Kallman to be available for selection against Colorado on Saturday. He will want to challenge Michael Boxall and Miguel Tapias for a starting spot in central defense once he's back at full fitness.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zarek Valentin - Has quiet game in draw Valentin made a clearance and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Red Bulls.
Impact Valentin has started each of Minnesota's first two games of the season at right-back over last year's preferred option DJ Taylor.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Boxall - Makes eight clearances in draw Boxall made eight clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Red Bulls.
Impact Boxall has defended well in each of Minnesota's first two games of the season, starting alongside Miguel Tapias in central defense while Bakaye Dibassy (quadriceps), Brent Kallman (Achilles) and Mikael Marques (ankle) all continue recovering from various injuries in the position.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hassani Dotson - Takes two shots off bench Dotson subbed into Saturday's match against the Red Bulls in the 65th minute, taking two shots and creating a chance in the 1-1 draw.
Impact Dotson is continuing his steady progress towards full fitness after recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last April, and he looked active coming off the bench against New York on Saturday. He is a versatile option who could start in a number of positions once he's fully healthy again.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
