Atlanta reacquires goalie Rios Novo after losing Guzan
Atlanta United has reacquired goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo for the rest of the year after a season-ending injury to Brad GuzanAPRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
OSVALDO ALONSO MIDFIELDER - NO TEAM
MIDFIELDER - NO TEAM
Tears ACL against D.C. Alonso tore his ACL in his right knee in Saturday's victory over D.C. United, Atlanta announced Monday.
Impact Alonso has started four of five MLS games so far after joining Atlanta in December, but his season is likely over after tearing his ACL on Saturday. The 36-year-old faces a long road back to recovery and likely won't see the pitch again until 2023.
APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play Alonso (undisclosed) has been cleared by cardiologists -- from Atlanta United, MLS and from an independent third party -- to return to team activity and is available for selection,...
Impact Alonso missed last weekend's defeat against Colorado with what appears to be some sort of heart issue, but he has been cleared to play once again. Even so, the 36-year-old might be benched soon with the potential returns of Santiago Sosa and Thiago Almada in midfield.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Colorado Alonso will miss Saturday's match against Colorado and will undergo further tests to determine the length of absence.
Impact It's unknown when this issue occurred, but it's likely it happened more than three hours before match time. No matter, Atlanta will have to replace him in the midfield after he went the full 90 in last week's opening win.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Atlanta Alonso has signed a one-year contract with Atlanta United with the option to extend for an additional year, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Alonso leaves Minnesota after making 72 appearances in his three years with the club, but the 36-year-old now moves to Atlanta where he will provide an experienced backup option in midfield behind Santiago Sosa and Matheus Rossetto.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starts in playoff loss Alonso made two clearances and an interception in last weekend's 3-1 Round One defeat against Portland. He also won two of three tackles in the match.
Impact Alonso ended the season mostly as a backup in defensive midfield, with one goal and six clean sheets in 25 MLS appearances (16 starts). The 36-year-old will likely continue to see his playing time decline in 2022.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended against Los Angeles Alonso will miss next weekend's season finale against the Galaxy with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Alonso picked up a yellow card in Sunday's victory against Kansas City, meaning he will be suspended for next weekend's game, where Hassani Dotson will likely replace him in defensive midfield. Alonso's regular season is over, but Minnesota is sitting pretty at fifth in the Western Conference, so he should be back for the playoffs.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal during start Alonso scored one goal during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus the Los Angeles Football Club.
Impact Alonso's goal saved one point for a Minnesota United team three games away from potentially competing during the 2021 Major League Soccer Cup playoffs. He will try to continue recording more starts in place of defensive midfielders Hassani Dotson or Wil Trapp.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cristian Arango, LAFC play Minnesota United to 1-1 tie
Cristian Arango scored for the third consecutive game and Jamal Blackman had a career-high seven saves and Los Angeles FC tied 1-1 with Minnesota UnitedOCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GOAL: Osvaldo Alonso, Minnesota United FC - 65th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Solid defensively in big win Alonso took two shots (none on target), made four tackles (three won), intercepted twice and received one yellow card in the 1-0 victory against Austin FC on Saturday.
Impact Alonso looked effortless in the big performance Saturday. The midfielder continued to bridge the gap between the backline and the counter for Minnesota. This was by far his best performance of the season as well and things have been looking up over the past few appearances. Over the last five matches, Alonso is averaging, 0.8 shots, 0.2 crosses, 2.0 tackles and 2.0 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions. For any platforms that reward defensive peripherals, Alonso would be an excellent shout.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles takes on Minnesota United FC after 3 straight ties
Los Angeles faces Minnesota United FC after playing to a draw in three straight gamesSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suspended against Kansas City Alonso will miss Wednesday's clash against Sporting KC with a suspension for card accumulation.
Impact Alonso picked up a yellow card in Saturday's defeat against Seattle, meaning he will be suspended for Wednesday's game. Jan Greguscould replace him in defensive midfield if he's fit, or Hassani Dotson could drop back into the role.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sounders seek another MLS Cup, but up first is Minnesota
The defending MLS Cup champion Sounders have played for the conference title in four of the last five seasonsDECEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota United FC starts playoffs against Colorado
Minnesota United FC plays the Colorado Rapids in the opening round of the MLS Cup PlayoffsNOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FC Dallas brings 2-game shutout win streak into matchup against Minnesota United FC
FC Dallas heads into a matchup against Minnesota United FC after securing two straight shutout winsNOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota United FC hosts Chicago in non-conference action
The Chicago Fire visit Minnesota United FC in a non-conference matchupNOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota 2, Colorado 1
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota 1, Cincinnati 0
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston 2, Minnesota 2
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston visits Minnesota United FC in conference matchup
The Houston Dynamo take on Minnesota United FC in the Western ConferenceOCTOBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago visits Minnesota United FC in non-conference action
Minnesota United FC takes on the Chicago Fire in non-conference playOCTOBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota United FC visits FC Dallas in conference play
Minnesota United FC visits FC Dallas in the Western ConferenceOCTOBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FC Cincinnati faces Minnesota United FC in a non-conference matchup
Minnesota United FC plays FC Cincinnati in non-conference playOCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Real Salt Lake visits Minnesota United FC after shutout victory
A game after shutting out Los Angeles 2-0, Real Salt Lake visits Minnesota United FCSEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
