JULY 22 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
MINNESOTA 15-7-12 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
15-7-12 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Robin Lod heads to MLS All-Star Game building off success in Minnesota United midfield The Loons' best performances this season have come with Robin Lod directing play from the center of the field, including in Saturday's long-...
Michael Boxall - Complete suspension Boxall has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Aug 24 match against Seattle.
Impact Boxall will continue to mend the back line for Minnesota as one of the consistent players for the team. He's played an every 90 minutes for the last seven appearances, recording 27 clearances on eight blocks and seven tackles in that span.
JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota United snaps nine-match winless streak with 2-0 victory over Earthquakes
Minnesota United used a first-half own goal and a second-half score by Bongokuhle Hlongwane to snap a nine-match winless streak with a 2-0 victory over the San Jose EarthquakesJULY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota United blank Quakes, halt winless streak An own goal and Bongokuhle Hlongwane’s tally were enough for Minnesota United to defeat the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 in a clash pit...
JULY 21 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Minnesota United vs. San Jose Earthquakes | Full Match Highlights
JULY 21 • YOUTUBE
Struggling Minnesota United, Earthquakes both need a win Minnesota United FC haven’t won in their last nine matches.But they still are in better shape than the San Jose Earthquakes.The teams meet S...
JULY 20 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
San Jose Earthquakes take road losing streak into matchup against Minnesota United
The San Jose Earthquakes visit Minnesota United aiming to break a four-game road losing streakJULY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dayne St. Clair - Gets beaten three times in return St. Clair made one save and conceded three goals during Wednesday's 3-2 loss against D.C, United.
Impact St. Clair returned to his club after defending Canada during Copa America, but the opposition's welcome wasn't exactly a warm one as the goalkeeper got beaten three times out of four shots on target, nightmare numbers for fantasy purposes. St. Clair, who was already having a rough campaign before joining his national team, will try to bounce back during Saturday's clash against San Jose.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Robin Lod - Delivers assist on Wednesday Lod provided an assist, had one off-target shot and made two tackles (one won), one clearance and two interceptions during Wednesday's 3-2 loss against D.C, United.
Impact Lod was having a very quiet performance for his standards but then he came up with a huge contribution in the 80th minute, assisting Teemu Pukki for the goal that momentarily gave his team a 2-1 lead. With six goals and nine assists over 22 appearances, the versatile attacker is enjoying another outstanding campaign with Minnesota.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Teemu Pukki - Scores off bench in loss Pukki scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Wednesday's 3-2 loss against D.C, United.
Impact Pukki was brought in the 73rd minute to replace Devin Padelford and left his mark shortly afterwards, beating the goalkeeper with a powerful right-footed finish into the far post to put his side ahead for the first time. That's now two goals over three appearances off the bench for the forward since he returned from his national team duties.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Hassani Dotson - Logs assist in loss Dotson made an assist, had one off-target shot, created two chances and drew three fouls during Wednesday's 3-2 loss against D.C. United.
Impact Dotson wasn't exactly dominant in the middle of the park but those who picked him for fantasy teams were left happy anyway, as he was credited with an assist for his side's first goal, his second over the last three matches. Defense is Dotson's calling card, but he's no stranger with providing support on attacking end, with three goals and two assists to his name this year.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Tani Oluwaseyi - Scores in return Oluwaseyi scored a goal off his lone shot during Wednesday's 3-2 loss against D.C, United.
Impact Oluwaseyi returned from his national team duties and did what he knows best, using a clinical finish in a one-on-one situation to score his team's first goal in the 32nd minute. That's now eight goals and four assists over 16 appearances (seven starts) this season for the forward, whose return is definitely a huge reinforcement for a struggling D.C. side.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Make-A-Wish Kid Fulfills Dream To Score A Goal for Minnesota United
JULY 18 • YOUTUBE
Michael Boxall - Set for suspension Boxall registered three clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 3-2 loss versus D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.
Impact Boxall will serve a suspension Saturday after picking up his fifth yellow card in 18 matches. He is also set to miss his first game of the season after starting all 24 matches for the Loons, leading the league in clearances with 113. This will give Devin Padelford a chance to get a start for the clash with San Jose.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Moses Nyeman - Set for weeks out Nyeman (ankle) is set for a few weeks on the sideline, Jon Marthaler reports.
Impact Nyeman suffered the ankle injury Tuesday and is now set for a few weeks out. The midfielder will likely be sidelined until MLS goes on break for Leagues Cup. It's possible Nyeman could be back sooner but it's unlikely he will be rushed into minutes with an ankle issue.
JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Dayne St. Clair - Returns to Loons St Clair is back with Minnesota ahead of Wednesdayks match versus D.C United.
Impact St. Clair was benched for MLS rival Maxime Crepeau during Copa America, however did play during the third place match against Uruguary, allowing two goal on three saves. The keeper will take his keeper positiom back for Minnesota, where he has kept two clean sheets in 15 appearances.
JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Tani Oluwaseyi - Seen back with MNU Oluwaseyi was seen back with Minnesota ahead of Wednesday's clash with DC United.
Impact Oluwaseyi is back with Minnesota after a successful Copa America with Canada, resulting in a fourth place finish. He started one of the five games played as he was used as a depth option for the naton. The forward will return to MLS play, where he has scored seven goals with four assists in 15 appearances.
JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Loons seek to end drought after D.C. United put theirs behind them In one way, Saturday night’s 1-1 draw with Houston was a positive result for Minnesota United.The team snapped a six-match losing streak and...
JULY 17 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Minnesota United vs. D.C. United: Keys to the match, projected starting XI and a prediction Minnesota United vs. D.C. United When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Allianz Field Stream: Apple TV Season Pass Radio: KSTP-AM 1500 ESPN Weathe...
JULY 16 • TWINCITIES.COM
Minnesota United FC – Twin Cities Today's Paper
JULY 15 • TWINCITIES.COM
Robin Lod - Scores during game started Lod logged one goal with his two shots (one on goal) during Minnesota United's draw Saturday at Houston.
Impact Lod scored from a low cross by Joseph Rosales for Minnesota's lone goal Saturday. The former had not scored during any starts since April 21. But previous and reserve success has helped Lod improve his 2024 goals to six, which equals those he scored during 2022.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Joseph Rosales - Quickly in great form Rosales logged one assist with his six crosses (two accurate) and four corners during Minnesota United's draw Saturday at Houston.
Impact After beginning his July badly with a missed penalty, Rosales is back in form and rather quickly. He logged at least three accurate crosses and multiple chances created Sunday against the Galaxy. While unable to achieve both Saturday, Rosales excelled nonetheless, particularly from the left flank. One of Rosales' two accurate crosses found its way to Robin Lod, who scored the lone goal Minnesota United recorded at Houston.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Carlos Harvey - Highly active across 90 minutes Harvey (not injury related) logged two tackles (zero won), seven clearances and five interceptions during Minnesota United's 1-1 draw Saturday at Houston.
Impact For more than three weeks, Harvey was with Panama's soccer team as part of the 2024 Copa America. He reported back to Minnesota United by July 8, his first appearance since June. Saturday marked Harvey's first post-Copa game started, something he may log at least a bit more regularly while DJ Taylor (hamstring) is out multiple weeks.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Alec Smir - Concedes goal, logs five saves Smir conceded one goal but logged five saves during Minnesota United's 1-1 draw Saturday at Houston.
Impact For the third straight time, Smir has failed to maintain a clean sheet in MLS action. But unlike his previous appearances, he did not concede multiple goals at Houston. Also, Smir's five saves were more than double those he logged across his past games.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
