Minnesota Soccer Spot

  Minnesota Soccer Spot  Tuesday, March 26th Nations League (DOS A CERO), Loons On International Duty, MNUFC On The Road This Weekend, And A Look Around MLS *Disclaimer: My takes are not thoughtful, and they are NOT based in knowledge.*  First, An Apology Before I begin, I apologize for this post being late. I flew home from Dallas, Texas yesterday, and, of course, with my luck, I must've picked up a virus at the Nations League final (still worth it, though). I am not a punctual person, so I will not give the "this isn't normal" excuse. This is who I am to my core: being late, and complaining about soccer. So, let's get into the complaining.  Nations League I did not travel to Texas for the barbecue or the politics. (I may have seen some cattle a little against my will, but that isn't the point). For those of you who don't know, I graduated college this past December. One thing I really wanted to do at some point in my life was to attend a USMNT Vs Mexico ...

  Minnesota Soccer Spot  Monday, March 18th Loons Undefeated, Chicago Fire on FIRE, A Look Around MLS, and Nations League *Disclaimer: My takes are not thoughtful, and they are NOT based in knowledge.*  Loons Undefeated! The Loons own the West! Minnesota United stole all three points at home against the reigning Western Conference champions, LAFC, this past Saturday. Securing ten points in four matches, the Loons sit atop the conference standings with daylight between the rest of the West. This was also the first victory under new head coach Eric Ramsay.  Once again, my lineup predictions were wrong. To be fair, I have made it a point to say:  "My takes are not thoughtful, and they are not based in knowledge"  (see above). I assumed DJ Taylor wouldn't be available. His injury looked more major than it was, I guess. He  maintained  his starting position. Other than Rosales being absent, the starting lineup mirrored the previous week.  With Ros...

Minnesota Soccer Spot  Monday, March 11th Insanity in Orlando, MLS' Stoppage Time M adness, USWNT Victorious, and Nations League Next Week *Disclaimer: My takes are not thoughtful, and they are NOT based in knowledge.*  MNUFC VS Orlando City This past weekend, Minnesota United flew down to Orlando, Florida and stole three points from the Eastern Conference powerhouse. Orlando City, who has been struggling to gain form so far in the 2024 season, had a frustrating night: Many missed chances came back to haunt them, and the Loons took advantage. This game had everything: giveaways, great goals, violence... it was the whole package and a night to remember (the stress was alive and well).  Going into this match, I assumed Bongi Hlongwane would get the start since he wasn't coming off of an injury, and Robin Lod would be sidelined for precautionary reasons. Turns out it was the other way around: Robin Lod regained his starting position, forcing Alejandro Bran to the bench. Cade...