Now, using more subs! The 2021 Game Thread [R]

WE HAVE A #MNUFC (preseason) SCHEDULE! pic.twitter.com/O2ZCTNDVBX

— Jeremy Rushing (@JeremyGRushing) March 5, 2021

 

Season Opener... in 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 pic.twitter.com/iMAA8GnhYU

— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) March 10, 2021

 

Stadium/game related

Looks like #mnufc will be able to have 4850 people and @BlackHartSTP will be at 150 people max. For the latter, I have no clue when we'll even get close to that. https://t.co/Vo5bIk0jX1

— Wes Burdine (@MnNiceFC) March 12, 2021

 

Here we go!

Go directly to Allianz Field.

Do not pass Go.
Do not collect $200. pic.twitter.com/xpLPncQ4dS

— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) March 24, 2021

https://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/schedule/minnesota-united-fc

 

Five nationally televised matches at this point for #MNUFC, against three clubs.

- 4/16 @ SEA (FS1)
- 7/18 vs. SEA (ESPN)
- 8/14 vs. LAG (FOX)
- 8/21 vs. SKC (ESPN)
- 10/31 vs. SKC (ESPN)

Nicest rivalry in sports getting plenty mothership coverage.

— Jeremy Rushing (@JeremyGRushing) March 24, 2021

 

EDIT: a lot of teams we play 3 times each.

Yeah, I can imagine they are playing it safe, like the end of last year.

 

As we took a couple of their players, do they even have a team anymore?

 

Today’s Starting XI:

Miller

Chase, Boxy, Kallman, Taylor

Jacori, Wil

Hansen, Reynoso, Finlay

Agudelo pic.twitter.com/FheaVXcpvd

— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) March 27, 2021

 

FT

Loons: 9
Battery: 0

Goals:
• Niko (2)
• Ethan (2)
• Juan
• Weah
• McMaster
• Ozzie (PK)
• Foster

— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) March 27, 2021

 

#MNUFC just crushed the defending MLS Cup champions.

Did we watch the game? No.
Is it still preseason? Yes.
Do we even know who played for the Crew? No.

Are we nonetheless going to confidently state that the Loons are the team to beat in MLS this year? Absolutely. https://t.co/FE5xe8QYdG

— Fifty Five One (@FiftyFiveOne) March 31, 2021

 

HALFTIME. Gotta say the Loons weathered the early Cinci storm well. Some good chances early on for the opponents, but @MNUFC grew into the half and earned a lot more possession. Hansen and Langsdorf had the Loons best efforts. Reynoso the lone goal from the spot.

1-0

— Eric Durkee (@durkeee) April 3, 2021

 

FCC PK

Loons: 2
FCC: 1

— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) April 3, 2021

3 PKs

 

FT

Loons: 3
FCC: 1 pic.twitter.com/vhzDD40Pqo

— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) April 3, 2021

 

MLS also confirms that it’ll carry last season’s standard substitution protocol into 2021 — 5 subs in three windows, not counting halftime.

— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) April 5, 2021

 

Continuing its role as a leader in prioritizing player safety, Major League Soccer today announced that the league will participate in FIFA’s concussion substitute pilot program.https://t.co/7SgG3g3BLq

— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) April 5, 2021

Beginning in 2021, Major League Soccer teams will be allowed to make up to two concussion substitutes during a match to replace players suffering from a concussion or a suspected concussion, regardless of the number of substitutions already used. Providing clubs an additional two concussion substitutes allows teams to make substitutions in the interest of player health and safety, without being placed at a competitive disadvantage.

 

Very frustrating experience, but I was able to procure two tickets for first 4 home games (located in Wonderwall).

 

Judging by Heath's history of getting his starters minutes together (and @andygreder's notes about Dibassy injury) I think we can safely assume this will be the lineup Friday vs Seattle.

MAYBE Abila starts with Lod out left. https://t.co/QAOWgg2E4l

— Collin Solberg (@collinsolberg) April 9, 2021

 

FT

Loons: 2
Lions: 3

Goals:

• Hansen
• McMaster

— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) April 9, 2021

 

.@justinmc876 ➡️ @wanchopeabila9 ➡️ @justinmc876 ➡️ Goal pic.twitter.com/AMFtOF16Dz

— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) April 9, 2021

 

Update: #Sounders star Nico Lodeiro seems doubtful to play vs. #MNUFC in season opener, per quotes shared by @JacksonBFelts. Coach Brian Schmetzer: “I don’t think (Nico) is going to make it for Friday.” GM Garth Lagerwey: “We are going to be cautious … esp. early in season.”

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) April 14, 2021