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David Naylor
David Naylor is a contributor to Zone Coverage's Minnesota United coverage and the Minnesota Soccer Podcast. He previously covered the Timberwolves for SB Nation.
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Christian Ramirez Traded to Los Angeles FC for Allocation Money
By David Naylor - Aug 7, 2018
Late Monday night, Minnesota United announced a move that seemed to have been rumbling beneath the surface since the club’s signing of second designated Ángelo Rodríguez: the […]
MN Soccer Pod: United Sits Back in Second Half, Loses in 97th Minute
By David Naylor - Aug 5, 2018
David Naylor and Nic Hallett react to Minnesota United’s last-second loss to the Seattle Sounders and a potential Christian Ramirez trade, then discuss the weird Sporting Kansas […]
A “Killer Blow” for Minnesota United as Seattle Steals all Three Points Late
By David Naylor - Aug 5, 2018
The Saturday evening game against the Seattle Sounders had been characterized by many, including Adrian Heath and Francisco Calvo, as the most important game of Minnesota United’s […]
MN Soccer Pod: Road Woes Continue in Vancouver
By David Naylor - Jul 29, 2018
David Naylor and Nic Hallett discuss Minnesota United’s 1-9 road record, what happened in the loss to Vancouver and if Adrian Heath is too conservative as a […]
Moore Wins Third Straight All-Star MVP as Team Parker Wins Minnesotan Celebration
By David Naylor - Jul 28, 2018
There was a moment early in the 2018 WNBA All-Star Game that told the story of the game from a Minnesota perspective. Diana Taurasi drained a three, […]
MN Soccer Pod: Minnesota United Wins Three Straight
By David Naylor - Jul 23, 2018
David Naylor and Nic Hallett break down Minnesota United FC’s three straight wins at home, including a surprise blowout of LAFC, Christian Ramirez breaking his slump and […]
Dominant Minnesota United Finish Homestand With a Bang, Crush Los Angeles FC
By David Naylor - Jul 22, 2018
The expectations entering Sunday night’s clash between Minnesota United and Los Angeles FC were hard to read. LAFC were the comfortable favorites looking at the standings, sitting […]
A Third Straight Home Win as Minnesota United Find Form and Ramirez Breaks Drought
By David Naylor - Jul 19, 2018
Playing perhaps their best soccer since their inception, Minnesota United is beginning to eye a playoff spot in the MLS’s Western Conference. A 2-1 win Wednesday night […]
Lynx Overwhelmed by Sun, Blown Out of Target Center
By David Naylor - Jul 15, 2018
The danger signs for the Minnesota Lynx have been building, and on Sunday night at Target Center their worst game not just of the season but possibly […]
MN Soccer Pod: Heath Goes Off After MN United Beats Real Salt Lake, World Cup Final!!!
By David Naylor - Jul 15, 2018
David Naylor and Nic Hallett talk about both Adrian Heath and Real Salt Lake’s coaches going off after Minnesota United FC almost blows a lead to RSL. […]
Sigh of Relief for Minnesota United in 3-2 Win over Real Salt Lake
By David Naylor - Jul 15, 2018
The tone and mood after a 3-2 Minnesota United win would be much different had you just checked your phone for the final score and seen a […]
Aces, Lynx Moving in Different Directions as Minnesota Struggles for Consistency
By David Naylor - Jul 14, 2018
The question of parity in the WNBA in 2018 continues to be an interesting one for both the league at large and the most dominant team of […]