Tag: Robin Lod
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What’s wrong with Minnesota United?
Across the state of Minnesota, from Warroad to Caledonia and Luverne to Grand Marais, a cry has gone up: what’s wrong with Minnesota United? What happened to the team that won eight out of eleven games, that rocketed from below the playoff line into contention, briefly, for a top-three spot in the Western Conference? Where […]
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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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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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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 […]
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Emanuel Reynoso: MLS All-Star, Dark Horse MVP Candidate and…leading goalscorer?
Emanuel Reynoso, on his best day, is one of the best players across Major League Soccer. It’s something Minnesota United FC manager Adrian Heath has reiterated week-in and week-out since the Argentine landed in Minnesota. Reynoso has kept the Loons afloat over the past three months, and without him, they would presumably be nowhere near […]
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MLS’ schedule has Minnesota United “feeling it” midway through
The “nicest rivalry in sports” ended in a stalemate as the Loons drew Sporting Kansas City 1-1 at Allianz Field Wednesday evening. The Loons failed to find the back of the net on their own, being gifted an own-goal by Sporting goalkeeper John Pulskamp right before the halftime whistle. Substitute Johnny Russell scored the equalizing […]
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Loons score three unanswered in second half comeback victory over Vancouver Whitecaps Saturday evening
By: Jacob Schneider In thrilling comeback fashion, Minnesota United knocked off the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 at BC Place Saturday evening to earn their third straight win. After conceding the first goal of the match, the Loons scored three unanswered over the final 19 minutes of regulation to secure the road victory. The win marked the […]
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MNUFC Twitter mailbag: Disaster vs. Miami, Transfer Rumors, Looking Ahead
By: Jacob Schneider The 2022 MLS campaign has not been what Minnesota United hoped it would be through 16 matchdays. They’re struggling – in all areas of the pitch – including from the touchline. Their strikers are not scoring goals, their defenders are making sloppy mistakes and tactical errors have, presumably, been costly. However, taking […]
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Match Preview: MNUFC at LA Galaxy
This is quite the road trip for Minnesota United FC – Boston, then Miami, then Los Angeles. The Loons have zero points so far on this swing, but their frequent-flyer accounts must be looking pretty healthy. Wednesday night’s game is at 9pm Central, and once again, it’s on Channel 23 in the Cities, as well […]