FRANCO FRAGAPANE NEWS

Questionable for Wednesday Fragapane (thigh) is questionable for Wednesday's match versus the Houston Dynamo.

Impact Fragapane has missed the last three matches with a thigh problem. If he is fit to play, he could start off the bench at minimum with Joseph Rosales, Emaniel Reynoso and Bongokuhle Hlongwane the expected started in the midfield.

JULY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in training Fragapane (thigh) has not returned to training with Minnesota, according to Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press, and is a heavy doubt for Saturday's clash against Austin FC. He remain...

Impact Fragapane seems likely to miss a third consecutive match this weekend due to a thigh injury as he's yet to be able to train with his teammates. The return of Joseph Rosales from the Gold Cup will help Minnesota cover for Fragapane's potential absence on the left wing.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable Fragapane (thigh) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Austin, according to the Minnesota injury report.

Impact Fragapane is a doubt as he deals with a thigh injury that forced him to miss a pair of matches. When fit the winger is a stable part of the starting XI and a driving creative threat. Fragapane has been questionable for both matches he has missed, so it's entirely possible his injury is largely pain-management.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status unchanged Fragapane (thigh) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Portland, according to the Minnesota injury report.

Impact Fragapane is questionable once more as he looks to return from a thigh issue. The forward has been a consistent starter when fit though he is yet to score in 2023, with just a single assist across 17 appearances (12 starts.)

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for weekend Fragapane did not train with Minnesota United on Friday, according to Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press, and he's listed as questionable with a thigh injury to face RSL this weekend...

Impact Fragapane has started six consecutive league games for Minnesota after a previous stretch as a substitute, but he's now in doubt for Saturday's Salt Lake clash with a thigh issue. Emanuel Reynoso, Sang-Bin Jeong and Kervin Arriaga are all options to replace him in the XI if necessary, depending on the formation utilized as well.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances Fragapane registered four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to CF Montreal.

Impact Fragapane created multiple chances during each of his last four appearances. Yet, he remains without an assist since March 19 and will try to redeem himself after Minnesota United's extended break.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Fragapane made a clearance and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Timbers. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Fragapane has started back-to-back games in attacking midfield, and he's tallied three shots (two on target) and five chances created across his last three appearances overall after spending time as a backup option in April.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance off bench Fragapane subbed into Sunday's match against FC Dallas in the 64th minute, taking a shot and creating a chance in the 0-0 draw.

Impact Fragapane has come off the bench in each of Minnesota's last three games following a somewhat ineffective start to the season. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has taken over the left wing while Robin Lod slides to the right side with new arrival Sang-Bin Jeong deployed in attacking midfield.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in loss Fragapane made an interception and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Fire.

Impact Fragapane has tallied four shots and six chances created across his six MLS appearances (five starts) from the left wing this season, with one assist to his name thus far.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Colorado Fragapane created three chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Rapids. He also took a shot, made an interception and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Fragapane was a second half substitute on Saturday, but he made the difference by setting up a late winner for Miguel Tapias with a set piece delivery. Fragapane only recorded one assist in all of 2022 after posting nine the year prior, so he will hope that this assist Saturday can kick on a return to that top form from the left wing.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United beats Rapids on road for first time, 2-1

Miguel Tapias scored in the 82nd minute to rally Minnesota United to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids

MARCH 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Whips in ten crosses Fragapane crossed ten times (two accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Fragapane was held off the scoresheet before subbing out of the match in the 80th minute. The winger sent in a team-high ten crosses and lead Minnesota with two chances created as he made his second appearance of the young season.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in win Fragapane took a shot on target and made three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory against FC Dallas.

Impact Fragapane was Minnesota's third-highest scorer last season with seven goals, but of course this season's attack might look completely different without Emmanuel Reynoso if he doesn't plan on returning to the team. Fragapane lined up on the left wing in the opening day win against Dallas.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in finale Fragapane scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and four chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Fragapane scored what could be one of the most important goals of his career to send Minnesota to the MLS Cup Playoffs. The winger was hoping to build on a brilliant 15 goal contribution 2021 in just 20 appearances, but failed to live up to expectations. The biggest hit for Fragapane was his lack of creativity. In 10 more appearances he managed seven fewer assists and just three more chances created. Still Fragapane and Minnesota open their playoffs against Dallas on Monday, a match that will require yet more brilliance from the winger.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Fragapane wants to remain with Loons, but are his days numbered in Minnesota? The 29-year-old from Argentina has been one of the Loons’ most productive players during his two seasons with the club.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Timbers topple Minnesota 1-0 for 4th straight win

Dairon Asprilla scored on a header in the 61st minute and the Portland Timbers beat Minnesota United 1-0

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores goal against Austin Fragapane scored a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Austin FC. He took three shots (two on target) overall in the match.

Impact Fragapane scored the winner Saturday by dispossessing Julio Cascante and chipping the finish over Brad Stuver for his fourth goal in his last five matches, and his sixth overall in the last two months. He's been a live wire on the left wing all summer for Minnesota.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fragapane scores to lead Minnesota United past Austin 2-1

Franco Fragapane’s game-winning goal led Minnesota United to a 2-1 win over Austin

AUGUST 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Franco Fragapane's goal in 62nd minute gives Minnesota United 2-1 win over Austin FC Fragapane's chip over goalie Brad Stuver sealed a home win over Austin, who are in second place in the MLS Western Conference.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Opens scoring against Nashville Fragapane scored a goal and created a chance in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Nashville SC.

Impact Fragapane found the net for the third time in his last four appearances on Sunday, and the fifth time in his last nine. He has been completely locked in as the starter on the left wing for Minnesota since mid-May.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in 4-4 draw Fragapane scored on two shots (one on target) and drew one foul in Saturday's 4-4 draw to Portland Timbers.

Impact Fragapane has now scored in back to back matches and has been on a roll with four scores over his past seven matches. The winger has been clinical converting most of his chances over that span but with just five shots on target and not much in other categories he's very dependent on his goals for fantasy production.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Fragapane scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Houston.

Impact Fragapane found the back of the net in first half stoppage time, opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the third of the season for the attacker coming from his lone shot of the match.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses Wednesday Fragapane had three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 tie to Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Fragapane created two more chances to move to nine created in his last four starts in another creative showing. The draw is a disappointing result but the volume is still there for Fragapane who is having a poor season compared to his six-goal, nine assist return in 2021. Fragapane will hope to find a better finishing touch as he looks to bounce back in the second half of the season, with a favorable clash against D.C. United next time out.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE