Tag: Luis Amarilla
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Only the players can end MNUFC’s collapse
Minnesota United’s collapse down the stretch has been bewildering at every turn. It began with a fairly understandable defeat in Utah – it was a midweek game, it was a thousand degrees in Salt Lake City, and MNUFC was resting a bunch of players. It was easy enough to write it off at the time. […]
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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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Silver linin(xG): Underlying numbers paint a better picture for MNUFC
I’ve got something shocking to tell you: according to the underlying “Expected Goals” numbers, the Loons just had their best stretch of the year. I can hear you now: Game’s not played on a spreadsheet, mate! Duly noted. Also noted: the only statistic that counts in the standings is the one that shows that Minnesota’s […]
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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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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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Once a Weakness, Minnesota United’s Pace is Now a Major Strength
Minnesota United used to have to make up for its lack of speed. Now, their pace is one of their biggest strengths, writes Jon Marthaler.
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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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Marthaler: The Joy of Emanuel Reynoso Can’t Be Overstated
The joy of Emanuel Reynoso is when he’s on the ball. There was a moment, in the second half of Minnesota’s 2-1 win against Nashville, when Reynoso forgot to pretend that his play was only about creating an offensive chance. In the corner, he stood up, facing Nashville’s Shaq Moore, put his right foot on […]
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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 […]