Minnesota United brings shutout streak into matchup against the Vancouver Whitecaps
Minnesota United comes into a matchup against the Vancouver Whitecaps after notching two straight shutout winsAPRIL 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HASSANI DOTSON
1 G •
0 A •
0.4 SPG
1 G
0 A
0.4 SPG
Minnesota United hosts Dallas in Western Conference play
Minnesota United takes on Dallas in a conference matchupAPRIL 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Undergoes successful surgery Dotson suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during the game against LA Galaxy and underwent successful surgery in recent days. He will miss multiple months to recover, the cl...
Impact Dotson will miss multiple months after suffering a knee injury and undergoing successful surgery. This is a significant blow for the team, as he started the first five games of the season in midfield. Owen Gene and Ho-yeon Jung are expected to see increased playing time during his recovery period.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 30 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Minnesota United, Real Salt Lake clash in playoff rematch Minnesota United has a hole to fill in the midfield after losing versatile Hassani Dotson to knee surgery.The Loons will try to overcome Dot...
MARCH 29 • KANSASCITY.COM
Set for surgery Dotson is set to be out for months after receiving knee surgery, according to manager Eric Rasmay, per Andy Greder of Twin Cities Pioneer Press.
Impact Dotson will be heading to the sidelines for a couple of months, as he is set for surgery Wednesday after suffering a meniscus injury. This is a tough blow for the club, as he was a regular starter to begin the season. Numerous players will likely see an increase in time due to his absence, with Owen Gene and Ho-yeon Jung as possible replacements.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Will be assessed Monday Dotson was forced off in the 42nd minute of Saturday's 2-2 draw against LA Galaxy due to a knee injury and will likely be assessed on Monday, coach Eric Ramsay said in a press conf...
Impact Dotson suffered a knee injury in Saturday's game and is expected to be assessed on Monday to determine the extent of the issue. According to the coach, it didn't look good, which could be concerning since it's the same knee where he tore his ACL in 2022. The midfielder has been a regular starter this season, and if the injury is serious, Owen Gene could see a larger role in midfield.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Substituted early against Galaxy Dotson registered one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy. He was subbed off because of what appears to be a knee injury in th...
Impact Dotson seemed to ding his right knee early before he landed on it wrong before his substitution. The injury may be a big deal, considering he suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during 2022. After drawing with the Galaxy, Minnesota United's game schedule will be followed up upon with a Saturday matchup against Real Salt Lake.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Scores the opening goal Dotson scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Sporting Kansas City.
Impact Dotson had a solid outing on Saturday against Sporting Kansas City after scoring the opening goal in the 15th minute off a setup from Morris Duggan. This was the midfielder's first goal of the season and his first two shots in four appearances. He also maintained his streak of creating two chances in each of his last three games. He will aim to contribute again on Saturday against LA Galaxy.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
MUST-WATCH golazo: Hassani Dotson scores screamer for Minnesota United | MLSSoccer.com The Loons took the lead in epic fashion on Saturday night.
MARCH 16 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Dejan Joveljic helps Sporting KC rally for 3-3 draw with Minnesota United to end long losing streak
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Trade request aside, Hassani Dotson is still very much in the fold for Minnesota United Loons soccer boss Khaled El-Ahmad says the sides are having “all calm, good conversations.”
FEBRUARY 4 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Option picked up Dotson's option for 2025 was picked up, the club announced.
Impact Dotson will return to Minnesota in 2025 after his contract option was picked up. The midfielder is a huge part of the first team, and 2024 may have been his best season yet. He scored five goals and added two assists, totaling 2,517 minutes in 32 appearances (29 starts.)
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Converts penalty Dotson scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Dotson put forth all all-around performance Saturday as Minnesota edged past Vancouver 1 - 0. The Minnesota-veteran converted a spot kick in the first half to secure the lone goal of the match for Minnesota and kicked on to add one tackle (one won), three interceptions and three clearances to the clean sheet effort. The goal was Dotson's fifth of the season over 28 appearances (25 starts), setting a new career-high for goals in a single MLS season.
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Hassani Dotson, Dayne St. Clair lead Minnesota United to 1-0 victory over Whitecaps
Hassani Dotson scored on a first-half penalty kick and Dayne St. Clair made it stand up to lead Minnesota United to a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver WhitecapsOCTOBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tallies one in victory Dotson scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Colorado Rapids.
Impact Dotson buried his squad's third goal of the match with a shot from outside the box, assisted by Jeong. Sang-Bin in the 82nd minute of play. The goal marked the fourth of the campaign for Dotson, which ties his career high set in 2019. On the other hand, this marked the first time in the last six outings that he did not account for at least one chance created.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist in loss Dotson made an assist, had one off-target shot, created two chances and drew three fouls during Wednesday's 3-2 loss against D.C. United.
Impact Dotson wasn't exactly dominant in the middle of the park but those who picked him for fantasy teams were left happy anyway, as he was credited with an assist for his side's first goal, his second over the last three matches. Defense is Dotson's calling card, but he's no stranger with providing support on attacking end, with three goals and two assists to his name this year.
JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back for Minnesota Dotson has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Wednesday's match against Vancouver.
Impact Dotson will look to retain his midfield position in the starting XI after starting 12 of the 15 matches this season. In the last seven games, he had recorded two goals while producing 10 tackles, nine clearances and seven interceptions in that span.
JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sees red Saturday Dotson was shown a red card and sent off during Saturday's clash with Austin.
Impact Dotson was sent off in the first half, making it just 26 minutes before being handed his marching orders. The midfielder has been a stalwart in the midfield and is obviously a major blow in the starting XI. Dotson will be suspended for the Saturday trip to Portland, and potentially longer.
JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Logs another goal Dotson scored one goal with four shots (one on goal) during Minnesota United's 5-3 loss Wednesday at Dallas.
Impact While his upside in the attacking third has been and will not be relatively high as a central midfielder, Dotson continues to make his few scoring chances count. He has two goals across his three games started in June. With three goals across seven appearances since late-April, Dotson has already equaled his scoring tally from the 2023 MLS season.
JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in draw vs. Dallas Dotson scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas.
Impact Dotson was fortunate to find himself at the right place and time to break the deadlock in the early stages of the first half, as he was set up by Bongokuhle Hlongwane before unleashing a beautiful shot from the edge of the box. Dotson is up to two goals on the season, but with only six shots on target all season long, his upside in the attacking third is not very high.
JUNE 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Returns as expected Dotson (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Colorado.
Impact Dotson had missed the last four matches with a thigh injury, not making him fit to get the start. He's recorded seven starts in the last eight appearances, recording 10 shots (four on target), nine crosses (two accurate) and 10 clearances.
MAY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Will be available Saturday Dotson (thigh) will be available for Saturday's game against Colorado, manager Eric Ramsay told Andy Greder of The Pioneer Press. "He's trained really well over course of two weeks...
Impact Dotson missed four games in a row due to a nagging thigh injury, but the midfielder seems set to return this weekend, although it's unclear if he'll do it off the bench or as a starter right away. For what is worth, Dotson has started in all but one of his eight appearances this season, racking up one goal, 10 shots, four chances created, 10 clearances and eight tackles.
MAY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Trains ahead of Saturday Dotson (thigh) was back to team training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Colorado, per Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press.
Impact Dotson is inching closer to a return after missing the last month with a thigh injury. once healthy, the midfielder will likely return as an option in the midfield, scoring during his last appearance while averaging about a tackle per game.
MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
