The One With Wings! 2020 Game Thread [R]

INBOX: #MNUFC upgrades Ethan Finlay to questionable, drops Ozzie Alonso off of their injury report ahead of Saturday's game against #FCCincy. pic.twitter.com/uPYZAwByTJ

— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) October 2, 2020

 

Sorry for the late reply on this. Ankle issues. He has been getting injections, but Heath said they may have to do surgery.

 

Missed the game, as I couldn’t be arsed to switch from YouTube tv to Hulu. (*damn you, Sinclair). Did you watch any of the game? When I saw that DSC was man of the match (against FCC), I was like, I probably did not miss much.

 

News: Slovakian Jan Gregus is only #MNUFC player to leave on international duty, with Robin Lod (Finland) and Kevin Molino (Trinidad and Tobago) staying with #Loons, Adrian Heath said.

Minnesota's DP mid will miss handful of games, but Ozzie Alonso is nearing return to field.

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) October 5, 2020

 

.@MNUFC intends to send Luis Amarilla for one more opinion on ankle in next couple days. "We’re hoping he doesn’t need an op & he can get through it until the end of the year," Adrian Heath said. If he's out & w/ Toye traded, that'd leave just Kamara & Schoenfeld at striker

— Jerry Zgoda (@JerryZgoda) October 5, 2020

 

Heath says the team is looking at bringing another option at striker, but his preference is finding someone long-term rather than short term.

Team is getting 2nd opinion on Amarilla Monday, decision has to be made soon regarding his future.

— Jacob Schneider (@_jacobschneider) October 9, 2020

Ozzie Alonso is training with the group, hopeful to have him Sunday.

— Jacob Schneider (@_jacobschneider) October 9, 2020

 

Schedule Update. @mls has postponed tomorrow's game vs. @FCDallas following two confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/KxFjZART7h

— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) October 11, 2020

 

INBOX: At last, the #MNUFC injury report. A reminder that teams aren’t required by MLS to disclose which players tested positive for COVID. pic.twitter.com/OimYFTS2Hg

— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) October 14, 2020

So, I guess from the starting lineup tonight, we will have good idea of which players have Covid. Not sure why the team is not out front with this?

 

Pretty much no one will be watching the game.

News: After YouTube TV dropped Fox Sports North (and other regional sports networks) Oct. 1, Hulu+Live TV said Thursday they'll "no longer have the rights" for FSN on Friday.

It's bad news for Minnesota sports fans, including those interested in #MNUFC vs. Cincinnati Saturday.

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) October 22, 2020

 

#MNUFC confirms that José Aja and Emanuel Reynoso were the two players who tested positive for COVID-19. Aja trained today, Reynoso expected to train tomorrow. Both are expected to play this weekend

— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) October 22, 2020

Question from @JerryZgoda on Hassani Dotson's status after taking a horrific tackle to his ankle. Adrian Heath says it's unclear on a return timeline, but expects the midfielder to be unavailable for #MNUFC for "three to five weeks."

— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) October 22, 2020

 

That was an awful, awful game. Both teams to the glue factory.

 

News: #MNUFC forward Kei Kamara is not available to play Colorado on Wednesday due to a "gentleman's agreement" in the trade with Rapids this summer, Adrian Heath said Tuesday.

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) October 27, 2020

 

#MNUFC has confirmed a player has tested positive for #COVID19. Tonight’s match vs #Rapids96 will be played as scheduled though. pic.twitter.com/dgtkuiGkf1

— Northland Soccer Journal (@NorthlandSoccer) October 28, 2020

 

and just like that...

WE'RE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS pic.twitter.com/PBto6keELa

— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) October 29, 2020

 

INBOX: #MNUFC confirms additional case.

Tomorrow’s match against #SportingKC is cancelled. #Quakes74 v #LAFC is also postponed. pic.twitter.com/iAaasHEbQs

— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) October 31, 2020

 

News: #MNUFC striker Luis Amarilla will have season-ending surgery on his ankle next week, and this will allow Noah Billinglsey to receive a roster spot given international slots, manager Adrian Heath said Saturday.

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) October 31, 2020

 

News: #MNUFC to be hit hard by international duties taking 4 starters away for #MLSCupPlayoffs first round.

Jan Gregus, Robin Lod, Romain Metanire, Kei Kamara will leave after Sunday match vs. Dallas.

With Ozzie Alonso, Jacori Hayes, Hassani Dotson injuries, midfield up in air.

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) November 7, 2020

So, we may not even be able to field a team.

 

☑️ Score a brace
☑️ Secure postseason game at home
☑️ Earn Player of the Week

Not a bad week for @kevinmolino10! #MNUFC pic.twitter.com/JAB92MQyvv

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) November 9, 2020