Minnesota Team News Page 49 - Soccer

Bongokuhle Hlongwane - Absent from injury report Hlongwane (knee) is absent from the Minnesota injury report for Monday's trip to Dallas.

Impact Hlongwane also trained earlier in the week, giving him a real chance of playing some part in Monday's playoff clash. The forward hasn't been a major contributor, but he would be a worthwhile depth option if available.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dayne St. Clair - Clean sheet on Decision Day St. Clair made seven saves and two clearances in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact St. Clair ended his first year as a nailed-on starter with what is perhaps his best showing of the campaign. Stopping all seven shots he faced for his fifth clean sheet and a berth into the playoffs. The goalkeeper ends the regular season with 109 saves and 48 goals conceded before heading into an MLS Cup Playoffs clash with Dallas.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

D.J. Taylor - Sends in nine crosses Taylor had two shots (zero on goal) and nine crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Taylor sent in nine crosses, a season-high, but failed to create a chance during Sunday's win. The right-back has become a nailed-on starter during the 2022 campaign and ended with four goal contributions and over 2,000 minutes played. Taylor will be the starter throughout the MLS Cup Playoffs, and with the volume he often finds Taylor could be an upside defender against a strong Dallas side.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Lod - Five shots in return Lod had five shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Lod made his return from an injury and took five shots as well as creating a chance. There was concern that the defensive midfielder would be available let alone start, but start he did, going 78 minutes in the win. Lod should be right back in the middle of the park for a Monday clash with Dallas to open the playoffs.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mender Garcia - Picks up knock Garcia came off with a knock and had one tackle (zero won) and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Garcia came off with a knock in the 58th minute of Sunday's 2-0 win. The forward has been a starter in the final five matches of the season since joining the squad, and any absence would certainly sting heading into the MLS Cup Playoffs. Garcia was replaced by Jonathan Gonzalez on the right wing.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Reynoso - Assists yet again Reynoso assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), nine crosses (one accurate), and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Reynoso ends the regular season with 10 goals and 11 assists to cap off a brilliant 2022. The midfielder will be the crux of everything positive for Minnesota heading into the MLS Cup Playoffs as he looks to build on an already career year. Reynoso missed three of the final seven matches of the campaign, but should be a nailed-on starter to open the playoffs against Dallas.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Gonzalez - Nets off bench Jonathan Gonzalez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Gonzalez came off the bench for the final 32 minutes Sunday and scored the goal to guarantee a playoff berth. The midfielder has made just one start in 2022 alongside eight appearances total, with Sunday's goal being his first. Gonzalez likely won't break into the starting XI to open the MLS Cup Playoffs.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Fragapane - Nets in finale Fragapane scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and four chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Fragapane scored what could be one of the most important goals of his career to send Minnesota to the MLS Cup Playoffs. The winger was hoping to build on a brilliant 15 goal contribution 2021 in just 20 appearances, but failed to live up to expectations. The biggest hit for Fragapane was his lack of creativity. In 10 more appearances he managed seven fewer assists and just three more chances created. Still Fragapane and Minnesota open their playoffs against Dallas on Monday, a match that will require yet more brilliance from the winger.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Decision Day: Philadelphia Union win East, playoff bracket is set

Doug McIntyre recaps all of the action from MLS Decision Day.

OCTOBER 10, 2022

MLS Decision Day: Philadelphia Union win East, playoff bracket is set

Decision Day puts RSL, Minnesota and Orlando in the playoffs

With a number of playoff spots still up for grabs on the final day of Major League Soccer’s regular season, bedlam reigned as teams scrambled to make the postseason

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota United FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Minnesota United FC clinch Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs spot | MLSSoccer.com Minnesota United FC will be part of the Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs, securing their place on Decision Day with a 2-0 win over Vancouver White...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Minnesota United is MLS playoff-bound after 2-0 win over Vancouver Sunday's "Decision Day" victory - and three points - was the Loons' first since August. They did so with a goal in each half.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Minnesota earns playoff spot with 2-0 victory over Vancouver

Franco Fragapane scored early in the first half, Jonathan González added an insurance goal in the second and Minnesota United defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 to clinch a playo...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Whitecaps-Minnesota United Live: It's Decision Day. Win and you're in — there's no better drama Follow along in today's game with Postmedia writer J.J. Adams as the Vancouver Whitecaps visit Minnesota United FC with everything on the li...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Robin Lod - Starting on Decision Day Lod is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Vancouver.

Impact Lod is back in the starting XI after missing the previous two matches. It was originally reported that Lod would be an option off the bench but evidently he is healing ahead of schedule, as he returns right back to the starting role in defensive midfield.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps look to extend win streak in matchup with Minnesota United

The Vancouver Whitecaps will try to continue a three-game win streak with a victory over Minnesota United

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collapse or clinch? Loons' season comes down to Decision Day Sunday’s foe, Vancouver, can leap past Minnesota United and into the final MLS Western Conference playoff spot with a win over the Loons.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Minnesota United, amid late-season slump, still faces playoff opportunity in home finale The Loons are on a six-game winless streak but can make the postseason with a win or a draw Sunday vs. Vancouver. Coach Adrian Heath calls t...

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Franco Fragapane wants to remain with Loons, but are his days numbered in Minnesota? The 29-year-old from Argentina has been one of the Loons’ most productive players during his two seasons with the club.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Robin Lod - Trains separately Lod trained on his own during Tuesday's session ahead of Sunday's match against Vancouver, according to Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press.

Impact Lod now has a better chance to play before the season comes to an end, though in what role or capacity will be determined by how much better he gets by Sunday. He's missed each of the last two games and Mender Garcia should continue to start on the right wing if Lod can't play.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United in 'huge hole' with Playoffs hopes now in balance Minnesota United’s wait to seal their spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs went on with a frustrating 2-0 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kervin Arriaga - Suspended against Vancouver Arriaga took two shots, created three chances and won three of four tackles in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Minnesota United. He also picked up his eighth booking of the season, w...

Impact Arriaga will miss Decision Day next weekend with a suspension for yellow card accumulation, a huge blow for a Minnesota team on a slide in form and still looking to book a spot in the playoffs. With Robin Lod (calf) still questionable with injury, Joseph Rosales or Jonathan Gonzalez may have to slide into the XI in defensive midfield in his place.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United's playoff hopes on shaky ground after 2-0 loss to last-place San Jose The Loons' winless streak reached six games with one game left to potentially save their season.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Emanuel Reynoso - Excellent despite no goal Reynoso attempted nine crosses, seven shots and six corner kicks during a 2-0 loss to the Earthquakes on Saturday.

Impact Reynoso was Minnesota United's most valuable footballer Saturday. So despite the clean-sheet loss at San Jose, his latest game log indicates he should continue being valued for an admirable team that signed him to a contract extension and fantasy managers alike.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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