Minnesota United: Postseason Preview

October 19, 2019/ Ryan Anderson

#SnowOpener. Lost 1-6 versus the other new kids on the block. Now Minnesota is the one putting up 7-1 scorelines versus newcomers.

“We deserve more respect in this league.” The former captain was traded to the Chicago Fire, and Minnesota’s defense is now one of the best in the league.

“Three-year plan.” Although the exact origin of this phrase in reference to MNUFC’s inaugural triad of seasons in MLS isn’t well-documented, it looked incredibly unlikely the Loons could turn it around after 2 disastrous years, but they have.

February 13, 2019

Minnesota United FC 2019 Season Preview

February 13, 2019/ Ryan Anderson

I have the unfortunate pleasure of being both a Minnesota United fan and a soccer analytics nerd. MNUFC was bad last year…and the year before that. Historically bad. Despite how genuinely entertaining their home games are to attend, my fanaticism ached for the Loons to cease their fruitless flapping. But every so often I hear the voice of reason telling me to come to my senses and wake to the comforting reality: “they could have been worse.”