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Ends season with six league clean sheets Callender finished the 2026 MLS season with a career-high six clean sheets and a career-worst 56 goals conceded across 34 starts.

Impact Callender started all 34 league games in his first season with Minnesota and finished with six clean sheets, 56 goals conceded and 105 saves. The goalkeeper's season was a mixed one, as his six shutouts were the most he has recorded in a single MLS campaign, but he also conceded more goals than in any previous season. The American was in goal for the seven-match unbeaten run that took the Loons to within a point of the playoffs, though it was not enough to extend their season. He does not have a contract for 2027, so his future is one of the key decisions facing Minnesota this offseason.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in 3-1 win Callender had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Callender was able to make a big difference in the game as his two saves help his team win 3-1 against San Jose Earthquakes. They went 1-0 behind shortly before halftime, but his side were able to come back and win 3-1. This was the third game in a row that he has conceded only one as his team has managed to win 3-1 in each of these games. The keeper has kept six clean sheets so far this year.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pereyra, Valerius help Minnesota United stay in postseason hunt with 3-1 victory over LAFC

Joaquín Pereyra scored two goals, defender Cherrion Valerius scored the first of his career and Minnesota United kept its postseason hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles...

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Makes six saves in road win Callender registered six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Callender played a key role in Minnesota's 3-1 victory at LAFC, producing six saves as the visitors withstood considerable attacking pressure throughout the contest. He was particularly busy as LAFC generated 22 shots, including seven on target, but his interventions helped Minnesota protect the two-goal advantage established during the first half before Joaquin Pereyra added a third late in the match. Callender was eventually beaten by Sergio Vasquez's acrobatic finish in the 90th minute, although his impressive shot-stopping helped Minnesota secure three important points in the playoff race.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

A save and goal conceded Callender had one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Callender has logged a save in back-to-back appearances, but unlike the former, he conceded one goal Wednesday. The goalkeeper's next chance to redeem himself is Sunday at LAFC.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps rare clean sheet Callender registered one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Callender earned a rare clean sheet in Saturday's goalless draw at Houston, which ended a long run of struggles that had left him without a shutout since the end of July. The goalkeeper was not forced to do much, though, as he needed to make just one save on the night. The American has now kept his second away clean sheet of the season, and he will aim to build on it against Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bond earns 12th clean sheet of the season as Dynamo play Minnesota to scoreless draw

Jonathan Bond made five saves for his 12th clean sheet of the season and the Houston Dynamo played Minnesota United to a scoreless draw on Saturday night

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Concedes two Callender recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win versus St. Louis City SC.

Impact Callender recorded four saves and conceded two times in the first 10 minutes. He has now recorded 15 saves and a clearance across the last four games. Next, he takes on Houston Dynamo.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United rallies for 3-2 victory, ending St. Louis City's 19-match unbeaten streak

Marcus Caldeira scored in the 86th minute and Minnesota United ended St. Louis City’s 19-match unbeaten streak with a 3-2 victory

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Concedes twice in draw Callender made two saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Callender was beaten again in Wednesday's draw at Colorado, though he made a big save late on to help secure the point. The goalkeeper has now gone 12 straight games without a clean sheet and has kept just one since the end of April, a stretch in which Minnesota have struggled to pick up wins. He could get a chance to end that drought when Minnesota host St. Louis City on Saturday.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves in draw Callender recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Callender made four or more saves for the 13th time in 28 starts, but Minnesota couldn't win at home. The goalkeeper has only five clean sheets over that span, though. He will now look for better luck at Colorado on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Duncan McGuire scores stoppage-time goal for Dynamo in 2-2 tie with Minnesota

Duncan McGuire scored in stoppage time for the Houston Dynamo in a 2-2 tie with Minnesota United

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Allows three against Seattle Callender had five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Callender had another rough outing for Minnesota, with the goalie allowing three goals while making five saves in the loss. This is the third straight game without three or more goals allowed for the keeper, having last earned a clean sheet against Vancouver on July 26. He will face Houston next, likely to be a tougher match than Seattle was.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer earns 150th MLS win with 3-1 victory over Minnesota United

Seattle got goals from Jordan Morris, Hassani Dotson and Paul Arriola to help the Sounders beat Minnesota United 3-1, upping their unbeaten streak to seven and earning coach Brian...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Concedes three Callender made two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Callender made 15 passes and two saves, but conceded thrice. He has now recorded 10 saves in the last five games and conceded a whopping 17 times in that span. Next, he takes on Seattle Sounders FC.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Reus has 1 goal and 1 assist for Galaxy in 3-2 win over sliding Minnesota

Marco Reus had a goal and an assists, João Klauss and Pablo Ruiz also scored a goal, and the LA Galaxy beat Minnesota United 3-2

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Allows four in loss Callender made four saves and conceded four goals during Saturday's 4-2 loss against St. Louis City.

Impact Callender could've done way better in the first goal scored by the opposition and then allowed three more in what was a nightmare game from a fantasy perspective. That's now 12 goals allowed over the last four starts for the goalkeeper, who made just eight saves during the same stretch.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Navarro scores 2 goals (again) as St. Louis City beats Minnesota 4-2, extends unbeaten streak to 15

Rafael Navarro scored two goals for the second consecutive game to help St. Louis City beat Minnesota United 4-2 and extend its unbeaten streak to 15 games

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Concedes late goal Callender allowed a goal while making three saves during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Dallas.

Impact Callender allowed two second half goals including the game winner in the 84th minute of Wednesday's defeat. The keeper has allowed eight goals while combining for four saves over his last three starts. Callender and company head to St. Louis for their next match Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Moreno, Kaick score goals for Dallas in 2-1 win over Minnesota

Santiago Moreno scored the go-ahead goal in the 84th minute and FC Dallas beat Minnesota United 2-1 to extend its home winless streak to nine games

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Disappointing Saturday Callender made one save and allowed five goals, but also an own goal in Saturday's 5-4 defeat to Portland Timbers.

Impact Callender stopped just one of the five shots he faced during Saturday's loss and scored an own goal. Performances don't get much worse than that for a goalkeeper, as Callender did nothing to even slow down the Portland attack. In the end his own goal proved decisive in the one-goal loss.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Vincent Janssen scores first 3 MLS goals in Timbers' wild 5-4 victory over Minnesota United

Vincent Janssen scored early in the second half to finish off a hat trick in his first start and fourth MLS appearance, helping the Portland Timbers outlast Minnesota United 5-4

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Starting in Portland trip Callender (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's meeting with Portland Timbers.

Impact Callender will continue to get the nod in goal over Alec Smir despite being forced off at half time the last time he appeared. Now that the starting keeper has avoided a severe issue, he should remain busy between the posts, looking to improve on his season average of 3.2 saves per game while retaining limited clean sheet chances against most opposition.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Spicer scores in stoppage time to rally Orlando City to 3-3 draw with Minnesota United

Tyrese Spicer scored three minutes into second-half stoppage time and Orlando City salvaged a 3-3 draw with Minnesota United after blowing a two-goal lead

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Leaves with injury Saturday Callender was withdrawn at halftime after suffering an undisclosed injury in Saturday's clash against Orlando City.

Impact Callender was unable to return for the second half, making his status a primary concern for Minnesota. The goalkeeper has started in all possible league games this season, and his replacement Alec Smir saw action only in the Leagues Cup window in early August. For now, Callender is questionable until there's a clear diagnosis of his issue.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

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