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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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Wasteful Loons Fall Out of U.S. Open Cup in 1-0 Loss at Houston
By David Naylor - Jun 18, 2018
The uncharted territory of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 came at an interesting time for Minnesota United. They had survived the opening portion […]
MN Soccer Pod: MN United Beats FC Cincinnati, World Cup Preview
By David Naylor - Jun 10, 2018
David Naylor and Nic Hallett discuss Minnesota United’s win over FC Cincinnati in the U.S. Open Cup before previewing the World Cup. A Zone Coverage Network Production […]
Lethargic Loons Good Enough, Advance in U.S. Open Cup on Penalties
By David Naylor - Jun 6, 2018
The timing of Wednesday night’s opening U.S. Open Cup fixture for Minnesota United was not ideal. United had the shortest possible turnaround from an away game in […]
MN Soccer Pod: Routed in Kansas City
By David Naylor - Jun 4, 2018
David Naylor and Nic Hallett question Adrian Heath’s tactics and Maximiano’s discipline after Minnesota United’s 4-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City and describe the SKC’s stadium experience […]
“Nowhere Near Good Enough” — Loons Collapse to Another Road Loss in Kansas City
By David Naylor - Jun 3, 2018
Minnesota United’s road form this season has been nightmare fuel. After a win over Orlando City in their second match of the season, United have lost each […]
Taurasi Overwhelms Lynx Late as Minnesota Drops Third Straight
By David Naylor - Jun 2, 2018
The Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury each entered Friday night’s game at 2-3. Both teams had All-Star pedigrees, marquee matchups and needed a win badly. The Lynx […]
MN Soccer Pod: Miguel Ibarra and Ibson Shine in Shutout of Montreal
By David Naylor - May 27, 2018
David Naylor and Nic Hallett break down another slow start, but a good final 60 minutes and a few solid performances in Minnesota United FC’s shutout of […]
Montreal Threatens, but Minnesota United Finish Homestand with 2-0 Win
By David Naylor - May 26, 2018
Minnesota United’s final game of a busy month of May was an opportunity to cement themselves as an early-season playoff contender. After last Sunday’s 1-1 draw against […]
MN Soccer Pod: Injuries Test United, but Also Open New Doors
By David Naylor - May 21, 2018
David Naylor and Nic Hallett discuss Minnesota United’s 1-1 draw with Sporting KC, why Kansas City is a model for United, injuries mounting, Adrian Heath’s subs and […]
Minnesota United Withstand Kansas City Assault, Earn Valuable 1-1 Draw
By David Naylor - May 20, 2018
Sporting Kansas City entered Sunday’s game at TCF Bank Stadium as the envy of the MLS Western Conference. They led the league by three points, with an […]
Frustration Simmers as Minnesota United Lose at Home to Lowly San Jose
By David Naylor - May 12, 2018
Saturday was meant to be the reassuring return home for Minnesota United. After Wednesday’s letdown in Los Angeles, they needed one. Sure, it was their third game […]
Undermanned Loons Outclassed in Los Angeles
By David Naylor - May 9, 2018
Minnesota United’s second game in a stretch of three in eight days was always bound to be a challenge. Wednesday’s matchup was the only away game of […]