Player Ratings: Substitutes Key as United Earn Late Draw in Los Angeles
By Nic Hallett - Aug 12, 2018
Positives Substitutes. Based on their recent performances it was clear who the difference makers off the bench could be for Minnesota. Romario Ibarra has shown to be […]
Player Ratings: United Stunned in Final Minutes, Lose 2-1 to Seattle
By Nic Hallett - Aug 4, 2018
Positives Home form. The Loons looked well-oiled in the first half, integrating the new boy Ángelo Rodríguez swimmingly and flowing forward to create numerous good chances, including […]
Player Ratings and Report: Loons Continue Abysmal Road Form in Thrilling 4-2 Loss
By Nic Hallett - Jul 29, 2018
The question on every Minnesota United fan’s mind was if they could finally parlay their recent winning streak — three games, which is a franchise record — […]
Player Ratings: Loons Stun LAFC as Ramirez and Ibarra Wind Back the Clock For Vintage Performance
By Nic Hallett - Jul 23, 2018
Positives Playing at home (and scoring first). Minnesota United is now 8-1 on the season after scoring first. Scoring proficiency has been a major factor in their […]
Player Ratings: Quintero Shoulders the Loons’ Load Again
By Nic Hallett - Jul 15, 2018
MNUFC vs. Real Salt Lake Positives Designated players. Minnesota United could be renamed the Darwin Quinteros and, honestly, no one could really have an argument against it. […]
Player Ratings: Houston Heat Suffocates Loons
By Nic Hallett - Jul 7, 2018
Positives The new formation wasn’t the problem. The 3-5-2 formation has been a revelation since Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath made the switch a few games […]
Player Ratings: Dazzling Darwin Trumps Toronto With Harmonious Hat Trick
By Nic Hallett - Jul 5, 2018
Positives The 3-5-2. Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath has found a genius tactical adjustment for his team, and its potential could be boundless. The new formation […]
Player Ratings: United Checks off Everything on the “Do Not Do” List
By Nic Hallett - Jun 24, 2018
Positives Alexi Gomez finding a new position and the 4-3-3 providing a different platform. It’s clear Gomez has explosive and useful attributes, but the question is where […]
Player Ratings: United Suffocated by Press in Kansas City
By Nic Hallett - Jun 3, 2018
Positives There were slim to none. Tyrone Mears’ strike was stunning and will go down as one of the goals of the season. Given the four goals […]
Player Ratings: Ibson Returns, Boxall Shows Out as Loons Win 2-0
By Nic Hallett - May 26, 2018
Positives United won this game largely without much from Darwin Quintero. At times, Quintero’s performances do feel like the shtick “He put the team on his back.” […]
Player Ratings: Shuttleworth Massive in 1-1 Draw Versus Kansas City
By Nic Hallett - May 21, 2018
Minnesota United scrapped to earn a point against Sporting Kansas City in a 1-1 draw at TCF Bank Stadium on Sunday. The Loons were without midfield maestro […]
Sporting KC Represents Model Organization for MNUFC
By Nic Hallett - May 17, 2018
Minnesota United faced off against Sporting Kansas City on four occasions last year, finishing with a record of 1-1-2. The Loons face SKC for the first since […]