Minnesota Team News Page 45 - Soccer

Franco Fragapane - Takes shot in win Fragapane took a shot on target and made three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory against FC Dallas.

Impact Fragapane was Minnesota's third-highest scorer last season with seven goals, but of course this season's attack might look completely different without Emmanuel Reynoso if he doesn't plan on returning to the team. Fragapane lined up on the left wing in the opening day win against Dallas.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Lod - Has quiet game in season opener Lod made three clearances and an interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory against FC Dallas.

Impact Lod started in attacking midfield to open the 2023 campaign while the Emmanuel Reynoso saga continues. Lod wasn't able to get much going offensively, but he still put in a solid defensive shift as his side defeated Dallas.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Rosales - Features off bench in win Rosales (not injury related) subbed into Saturday's match against FC Dallas in the 71st minute, making an interception in the 1-0 victory.

Impact Rosales secured his visa in time to be available for Minnesota's season opener on Saturday, though he should remain mostly a backup option in midfield for now.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hassani Dotson - Comes off bench in Dallas win Dotson (knee/illness) subbed into Saturday's match against FC Dallas in the 63rd minute, making two clearances in the 1-0 victory.

Impact Dotson made his first appearance since tearing his ACL last April on Saturday, coming off the bench in place of Mender Garcia. Dotson should return to the starting lineup once he's fully back up to speed, and his versatility will allow him to be able to play in many different positions for Minnesota.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D.J. Taylor - On bench against Dallas Taylor (strain) was an unused substitute in Saturday's victory against FC Dallas.

Impact Taylor was fit enough to make the match day squad for Saturday's season opener, although he didn't see the pitch after recovering from minor tendonitis. Zarek Valentin got the start at right-back in his place.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Micky Tapias shines in Minnesota United debut, and coach Adrian Heath says he'll be a 'top, top MLS player' The defender who played in Mexico last season was instrumental as he stepped in alongside Michael Boxall and helped the Loons open the seaso...

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Minnesota United "stick it up to people" by winning without Emanuel Reynoso | MLSSoccer.com No Emanuel Reynoso, no problem for Minnesota United FC – at least for now.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Garcia Torres scores as Minnesota United defeat Dallas

Mender Garcia Torres scored a goal and Dayne St. Clair’ had a shut out to lead Minnesota United to a 1-0 win over Dallas in the season opener for both teams

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wil Trapp - Lively defensive showing Trapp registered two tackles (two won), three clearances and four interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 win over FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 24th minute.

Impact Trapp paced his squad in both clearances and interceptions for the fixture. Last season, he posted 42 clearances and 34 interceptions across 28 appearances.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bongokuhle Hlongwane - Busy at both ends Hlongwane recorded three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory against FC Dallas.

Impact Hlongwane also added an interception and helped key Minnesota's clean sheet victory. His three shots were a team-high. He logged two goals and five assists during 30 appearances (19 starts) in 2022.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mender Garcia - Opens account in first match Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus FC Dallas.

Impact Garcia did well to collect a Franco Fragapane rebound and hammer it into the back of the net for the game's only and deciding goal. In one game, he's now already equalled his goal total across 10 appearances last season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dayne St. Clair - Clean sheet opener St. Clair had one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win versus FC Dallas.

Impact It was an excellent start to the 2023 season for St. Clair, and despite being out-possessed, Minnesota United looked stout defensively throughout this contest. Next up for the keeper is NY Red Bulls in a couple weeks.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kervin Arriaga - Starting against Dallas Arriaga (not injury related) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against FC Dallas, Jacob Schneider of MLSSoccer.com reports.

Impact Arriaga obtained his green card and as expected, he gets the starting nod. He will play in a three-men midfield alongside Wil Trapp and Robin Lod.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loons without Emanuel Reynoso? Duck and cover With its star No. 10 in the lineup, MNUFC averages 1.2 points a game. Without him, it’s 0.7.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Absent All-Star Emanuel Reynoso texts Minnesota United teammates, wishing them 'all the best' Coach Adrian Heath said, "It'd be foolish to say it has not been a little wrinkle in the way we tried to plan things."

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Minnesota United searches for answers without Argentinian playmaker Minnesota United playmaker Emanuel Reynoso hasn't returned to the team, leaving the Loons with holes to fill.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kervin Arriaga - Obtains green card Arriaga (not injury related) has secured his green card and will meet up with Minnesota United on Friday ahead of Saturday's season opener against FC Dallas, Andy Greder of the Pio...

Impact Arriaga may already be in line to start against Dallas this weekend just one day after straightening out his immigration status and linking up with his teammates.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Rosales - Green card secured Rosales (not injury related) has obtained his green card and will link back up with Minnesota on Friday ahead of Saturday's season opener against FC Dallas, Andy Greder of the Pion...

Impact Rosales is expected to be available for selection against Dallas on Saturday after getting his immigration status in order. He made 25 MLS appearances (eight starts) for Minnesota United last season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D.J. Taylor - Should be an option in opener Taylor (strain) will be available for selection in Saturday's clash against FC Dallas, Minnesota manager Adrian Heath told Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press on Friday.

Impact Taylor has been dealing with minor tendonitis this week, but he's expected to be available against Dallas and would be the first choice to start at right-back if he's fit enough.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hassani Dotson - Fit for season opener Dotson (knee/illness) will be available for Saturday's clash against FC Dallas, Minnesota manager Adrian Heath told Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press on Friday.

Impact Dotson is healthy again after recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last April. He's also been dealing with an illness this week but Heath says he'll be good to go for the 2023 curtain raiser against Dallas. The 25-year-old started 33 of a possible 42 MLS matches in 2021 and 2022 prior to his injury, and he will want to break back into the XI once he's back up to full speed.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Marques - Out for season opener Marques (ankle) will not be available for Saturday's clash against FC Dallas, according to Minnesota's injury report.

Impact Marques injured his ankle in training this week and will miss the Dallas game to open the 2023 campaign on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doneil Henry - Out against Dallas Henry (thigh) has been ruled out of Saturday's season opener against FC Dallas, according to Minnesota's injury report.

Impact Henry has been dealing with a thigh injury that will sideline him for the first game of the 2023 campaign this weekend.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Reynoso - Suspended for season opener Reynoso is currently being suspended without pay by MLS after failing to report to training with Minnesota United.

Impact Reynoso chose to remain in Argentina rather than link up with his team for preseason, and there doesn't seem to be any quick resolution upcoming to this situation. For now, Minnesota are stuck without their star player who tallied 11 goals and six assists last season from attacking midfield.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United visits Dallas for season opener

Dallas squares off against Minnesota United at home in the season opener

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota United's Hassani Dotson shares journey back from injury An ACL injury and fatherhood have helped Minnesota United's Hassani Dotson reframe his career.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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