Author: Jacob Schneider
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Loon droppings: Playoffs? Home playoffs? Who knows?
As the final International break before the 2022 FIFA World Cup comes to an end, all eyes in Major League Soccer are on the respective playoff sides in each conference. With just two matchweeks left in the campaign, it’s make-or-break for much of the league, including a Minnesota United team who actively occupies the final […]
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The “Minnesota Messi” Mukwelle Akale’s footballing journey back to the United States
It’s been a long, strange trip overseas for Minneapolis’ own Mukwelle Akale. But his return to professional soccer, in the U.S. no less, signifies a second chance that many players don’t receive. Akale left the United States at age 16 to sign with Villareal in the La Liga Santander – the top division of Soccer […]
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Goalless and Winless: Minnesota United’s scoring woes have come at the worst time
A 1-0 loss to the Portland Timbers on the road in Week 30 saw Minnesota United FC lose their third straight game to a Western Conference playoff contender, with each respective side shutting out the Loons. The three match stretch has seen MNUFC concede seven goals while failing to find the back of the net […]
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MNUFC Notebook: Escaping the trap, Dibassy goes down, and a look ahead at the West
Minnesota picked up three points Saturday despite playing far from their best. But how do they replace CB Bakaye Dibassy as an important week looms?
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MNUFC2’s season is on the line in Loons double-header at Allianz Field
It’s make-or-break time for MNUFC2. The MLS NEXT Pro season is on its last leg and the “Twosies” are sitting just outside the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Tonight’s contest against Houston Dynamo 2 will be the defining moment for their inaugural season as they’re in must-win territory. Let’s break down the scenario, […]
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Minnesota United Mailbag: Buy Clauses, MVPs, and Cup Runs (Oh My!)
In his latest MNUFC mailbag, Jacob Schneider discusses Rosales’ future, Reynoso’s MVP candidacy, and what could keep the Loons from competing for the Cup.
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Following Major Win vs. Austin, Where Does Minnesota United Truly Rank in MLS?
Arguably the most in-form team over the summer across Major League Soccer outside of both LAFC and Austin FC, Minnesota United are cruising through the Western Conference. A week 26 victory over Austin at Allianz Field – a 2-1 win – has the Loons flying higher than any point throughout their 2022 campaign. In their […]
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Five reasons why Minnesota United’s win in Nashville is more important than we realize
In arguably their most important win of the season yet, Minnesota United salvaged three points on the road against Nashville SC Sunday evening in a Western Conference showcase event. The match, being broadcast on national TV via FOX Sports 1, saw the Loons score late through mid-summer arrival Alan Benitez to secure a 2-1 road […]
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MNUFC2 academy product Carlos Leatherman set to represent team in MLS NEXT ALL STAR game
Minnesota United 2 defender Carlos Leatherman — a 17-year-old prospect out of the Loons academy — was selected to participate in the 2022 MLS NEXT ALL STAR game. Leatherman, along with MNUFC2 assistant Coach Jeremy Hall, will take the pitch at the National Sports Center on Wednesday, August 10. Leatherman has been a standout defender […]
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MNUFC Twitter Mailbag: Transfer Rumors, Call-Ups, and Hypotheticals
It’s mailbag season, folks. I took to twitter, asking all of you, for questions about all things Minnesota United. I picked a handful to respond to here. So, without further ado, the mailbag. I think if the Loons were to make a move for a younger, more prominent CB, it would come in the offseason […]