WIL TRAPP NEWS

Getting Ready for Work: Wil Trapp's nap breaks up soccer-heavy gamedays Midfielder Wil Trapp enjoys the game he loves with the ones he loves on Minnesota United gamedays.

OCTOBER 8 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Box-to-box performance Trapp generated one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Trapp was the leader of Minnesota's midfield engine room Saturday as they earned three points in their 1 - 0 victory over Vancouver. Trapp created one chance offensively. Defensively, the midfielder added two tackles (one won), an interception, a clearance and a block to the Vancouver clean sheet effort.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist Saturday Trapp logged one assist on his three chances created during Minnesota United's 3-2 loss Saturday against Seattle.

Impact The best pass Trapp sent Saturday was a through ball that Kelvin Yeboah used to score his second goal against Seattle. That assist marks Trapp's first since 2021, more than two years ago. Breaking the cold streak was an excellent consolation for Trapp, who had sat out for two months because of a problem concerning one of his hamstrings.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Seattle Trapp (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Seattle Sounders.

Impact Trapp is expected to play a central midfield role as he makes the squad for the first time since June 23. Prior to the injury, he scored once from a penalty kick in 18 matches played while averaging 38.4 accurate passes and 2.1 tackles per game.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Monday Trapp (hamstring) took part in training Monday and could be an option to face Necaxa on Tuesday in the 2024 Leagues Cup, Andy Greder of the St. Paul Pioneer-Press reports.

Impact Trapp suffered a hamstring injury in late June and was initially given a recovery timeline of between three-to-five weeks, so he seems to be on schedule. The fact that he returned to training suggests he might be a game-time call to take on Necaxa in Minnesota's final match of the 2024 Leagues Cup group stage.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Set for 3-5 week absence Trapp has been suffering from a hamstring injury and will miss the next 3-5 weeks, reports Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press.

Impact Trapp looked to have suffered a hamstring injury during the warmups Saturday, leading him to be late scratch during the loss to Portland. He will not miss the next few weeks, also putting him at jeopardy for the League Cup tournament. The midfielder had started all 18 games played for Minnesota, totaling a goal with 37 tackles (21 won), 21 clearances and 16 crosses (four accurate). Moses Nyeman will likely replace him in the starting XI as he recovers from his injury.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Saturday Trapp was a late scratch during Saturday's clash with Portland.

Impact Trapp was scratched shortly before kick off during Saturday's clash for undisclosed reasons. It's not clear what the injury was but it's obviously a large concern as Trapp has been a consistent piece of the starting XI throughout the season.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Rare goal Wednesday Trapp scored one goal with three shots (one on goal) during Minnesota United's 5-3 loss Wednesday at Dallas.

Impact After logging his first 2024 DNP on Sunday, likely because Minnesota's team must play thrice across six days, Trapp was added back to its starting XI at Dallas. He rewarded the addition by recording his first goal since 2021.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't train Thursday Trapp didn't participate in Thursday's training session despite being present with the rest of the group, Andy Greder of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Perhaps this was nothing more than a scheduled off day for the veteran midfielder, as he's yet to miss a game while being ever-present in the starting lineup this season. He should return to training in the coming days, as Minnesota is on a bye this weekend and won't play until May 15 when facing the Galaxy.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots Saturday Trapp registered four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact After recording zero shots in his previous five matches, Trapp recorded four (two on target) in Saturday's loss. He also recorded a secondary assist on Franco Fragapane's goal in the 70th minute. He was subbed off in the 81st minute for Jordan Adebayo-Smith.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United re-sign captain Wil Trapp to one-year deal The deal also includes a club option for 2025 for the 30-year-old midfielder.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Minnesota United re-sign Wil Trapp | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed Minnesota United have re-signed veteran midfielder Wil Trapp through the 2024 MLS season with an option f...

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs extension Trapp signed an extension with Minnesota through 2024 with a club option for 2025.

Impact Trapp has been a key part of the midfield for the past three seasons and now he extends his stay with Minnesota by at least one more season. The midfielder should be a consistent piece of the first team as always, as the anchor of the midfield. Trapp finished 2023 with 30 appearances (28 starts) and 21 chances created.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Dallas Trapp (hamstring) had two shots not on target, three tackles (all won) and two interceptions in Sunday's scoreless draw against Dallas.

Impact Trapp was back in the XI Sunday after a minor hamstring tweak held him to 33 minutes the prior two matches. It looks like he's full go again with another full 90 under his belt. He doesn't have a ton of upside as a defensive midfielder, but he's taken a few shots in recent starts and that at least shows an ability to make the score-sheet in a rare match or two.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Trapp (hamstring) returned to training with Minnesota United on Thursday and is expected to be available for selection to face FC Dallas this weekend, manager Adrian Heath told tea...

Impact Trapp missed last weekend's loss to the Sounders with a tweaked hamstring, but he is back with the team and is expected to be an option for Sunday. He could plug straight back into the XI in defensive midfield as Kervin Arriaga (thigh) is now an injury doubt.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring tweak Trapp missed Saturday's defeat against the Sounders with a hamstring injury, the Pioneer Press' Andy Greder reported before the game.

Impact Hassani Dotson continued in Trapp's place alongside Kervin Arriaga in defensive midfield against Seattle, and Trapp will not travel for Tuesday's U.S. Open Cup match either.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in draw Trapp made a block, an interception and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Whitecaps. He also won one of two tackles in the match, and he recorded a secondary a...

Impact Trapp returned to the XI in midfield on Saturday and put in a solid shift on both sides of the ball against Vancouver.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against NYRB Trapp (ribs) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against New York Red Bulls, Jacob Schneider of MLSSoccer.com reports.

Impact Despite suffering a rib injury in training, Trapp is fit to enough and will reclaim his regular role in midfield in a 4-3-3 tactic.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers rib injury in training Trapp cracked a rib in training with Minnesota United last Wednesday and is expected to miss 1-3 weeks while recovering, according to team reporter Jacob Schneider on Monday.

Impact Trapp has been able to train partially with Minnesota since his injury, but he will still be questionable for Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls. Joseph Rosales and Hassani Dotson are both options to replace him alongside Kervin Arriaga in defensive midfield if necessary. Trapp told Schneider that he missed about two weeks with a similar injury in 2022.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Regular in Minnesota's midfield Trapp made 28 MLS appearances (26 starts) this season for Minnesota United.

Impact Trapp was a consistent feature in defensive midfield this season, but due to injuries and positional changes it was never entirely clear who the preferred starting pairing was between him, Robin Lod and Kervin Arriaga. With Hassani Dotson also presumably returning from a torn ACL in 2023, Trapp will want to prove he can lock down a spot in the XI during the next campaign.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Trapp (hamstring) is absent from the Minnesota injury report for Saturday's clash with Austin.

Impact Trapp was targeting a return for Saturday's match with Austin and he has been removed from the injury report, indicating he may get his wish. The midfielder is a consistent starter in defensive midfield when healthy, though after a month out he may be eased into first-team action.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming to return at weekend Trapp (hamstring) is expected to be available for selection in Saturday's clash against Austin FC, Minnesota manager Adrian Heath told Sota Soccer reporter Jeremy Rushing on Tuesda...

Impact Trapp has missed about a month with a hamstring injury he suffered against D.C. United on July 17, but he is aiming to return to the squad against Austin. He will try to take back his starting spot in defensive midfield from Kervin Arriaga once he's fully fit again.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out once more Trapp (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's trip to Nashville, according to the Minnesota injury report.

Impact Trapp is ruled out of Sunday's trip to Nashville as he deals with a hamstring injury picked up in July. The midfielder's time out was expected to sit at three-to-four weeks putting him on target for a return against Austin next time out.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Colorado Trapp (hamstring) is still listed as out for Saturday's clash against the Rapids in Minnesota's injury report.

Impact Trapp has missed his side's last two MLS matches with a hamstring injury he suffered in mid-July, and he will still be sidelined against Colorado.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE