While Minnesota United FC’s 1-0 loss at home to the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday evening was an unfortunate result, the circumstances surrounding it provide some measure of explanation. One needs to look no further than the lineup used that evening to see that things are not in a great spot for Adrian Heath’s squad. Out is Robin Lod, he of the team-high six goals and by far the team’s most consistent player in the striker position. Out is Franco Fragapane, an offseason signing made to augment the team’s attack. Out is Niko Hansen, an impact substitute who has shown his value already. The i ..read more

Minnesota United FC bounced back with a dominant 2-0 performance over the Houston Dynamo at Allianz Field Saturday evening. With the win, the Loons moved to 7-5-5 on the season, jumped up to 5th in the Western Conference, and continued their stunning run of form that has seen them go 12 matches undefeated in their last 13. Goals from winger Robin Lod and defender Brent Kallman sealed all three points, but it’s the latter individual’s goal that cannot go unnoticed. Kallman, a Minnesota native and the only remaining player that featured with the club in the NASL before the jump to MLS in 2017, h ..read more

They left it late, but a stunning comeback from Minnesota United saw them steal a point against Los Angeles FC Wednesday evening at Banc Of California Stadium in Los Angeles. The teams traded goals throughout the match, but a 77th minute go-ahead goal from Tristan Blackmon saw the hosts go up 2-1 with what they thought was a winner. However, Loons midfielder Hassani Dotson played spoiler when the 23-year-old midfielder hit home a volley in 90+4 to bring Minnesota level. Fast forward two days and Loons head coach Adrian Heath said the squad is still buzzing over the point on the road, despite t ..read more

Minnesota United FC midfielder Hassani Dotson is enjoying a good spell of form, finally certifying himself as a first-team regular under Adrian Heath. Since joining the Loons in 2018, Dotson has been a regular off the bench but has never managed to break into the starting XI — until now. The versatile 23-year-old has played an “x-factor” role for the Loons, featuring as a defender, midfielder, and winger/attacker for the club. In the past, Heath has explained that he can excel in most places on the pitch because of his athleticism and motivation to improve. This past spring, the Washington nat ..read more

Minnesota United FC left it late Saturday evening at Allianz Field, scoring twice in the final 15 minutes for a 2-1 come-from-behind win over the Portland Timbers, their second win over a Cascadia Cup team in as many weeks. In a match that could have long-term Western Conference Playoff implications, the Loons shrugged off a slow first half and came out of the gates with fire in their eyes. The Loons had 28 shots all game; however, shots don’t necessarily mean success. Despite the attacking prowess the squad featured, Portland remained in control for most of the match, that is until the final ..read more

Following a stunning 1-0 victory over the league-leading Seattle Sounders last Sunday, Minnesota United FC began a week of training in good hopes and high spirits. The Loons have managed to secure 18 points from their last nine matches, a run of form that gaffer Adrian Heath called “incredible.” The word choice by the Englishman makes sense in this situation. They started the year in an utterly dreadful fashion, losing four in a row and obtaining a minus-7 goal differential in the process. But things look positive since that 0-4 start, and MNUFC is playing neat and tidy soccer. They’ve managed ..read more

Robin Lod netted the game-winner for Minnesota United FC on Sunday, giving the club their first-ever win over the Seattle Sounders through seven previous meetings in four years of competition. It was also Adrian Heath’s 50th win as the Loons manager. The winner came late in the second half after teammate Niko Hansen dribbled down the right side of the pitch and crossed the ball to a wide-open Lod on the 6-yard-box, who smashed home down the middle of the net. Postgame, Lod credited the fans for the atmosphere and expressed how amazing it was being at Allianz with full capacity once again. “It ..read more

Following a horrific start to their 2021 campaign that saw them begin the season 0-4, Minnesota United have tabled an incredible run of eight matches unbeaten, including an impressive road win against the Portland Timbers on Saturday. The Loons have managed to go six games unbeaten, acquiring four clean sheets in the process while nabbing 14 out of a possible 18 points during that span. In short, the Loons look rejuvenated. They look like the confident side that tabled a Cinderella run in last year’s playoffs, making it all the way to the national semifinals. The turnaround can be attributed t ..read more

Minnesota United FC collapsed late after a lackluster start to the second half in Frisco on Saturday. They conceded in the 68th minute, forcing them to settle for a 1-1 draw on the road. MNUFC had a chance to claim their first-ever victory at Toyota Stadium, and it seemed like it was going to come together after a stellar first half from Loons newcomer Franco Fragapane. The Argentine scored the Loons opener in the 36th minute of play in his debut and helped contribute to the attacking momentum throughout the first half. However, a slow start to the second half allowed the hosts to get back int ..read more

Minnesota United FC’s 17-year-old homegrown prospect, Patrick Weah, has been touted to make an impact in Major League Soccer this season. Weah, a familiar name in the American soccer scene, is as confident as they come. As a freshman in college this past year, Weah made three appearances for St. Louis University, scoring one goal during their shortened season due to COVID-19 this past February. Before leaving for St. Louis, he played his high school soccer in Wayzata, where he stood out from the moment he stood on the pitch. He instantly became known as one of the top prospects in the country ..read more