Michael Boxall - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Returns from international duty Boxall has returned to Minnesota training after international duty with New Zealand, putting him in line to face Houston on Saturday, according to the club.

Impact Boxall is back with Minnesota United and should be available for selection against Houston Dynamo on Saturday. The 38-year-old defender has made 16 starts across 18 MLS appearances this season, contributing 57 clearances and 19 interceptions to the defensive effort. His return restores a key senior figure to a back line that has relied heavily on his leadership and physical presence throughout the campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Called up by New Zealand Boxall has been called up for international duty with New Zealand but will not miss any club games, since the next fixture comes against Houston on Oct. 10 and he will be back avai...

Impact Boxall recently served a one match suspension before making the trip to Seattle, continuing to anchor central defense after another steady season that includes 57 clearances and 19 interceptions in 18 appearances, for only one clean sheet secured. His call up now gives him a chance to add to his international appearances without any disruption to his club schedule.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders play Minnesota United after shutout win

A game after shutting out Real Salt Lake 2-0, the Seattle Sounders host Minnesota United

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Making trip to Seattle Boxall has served his one match suspension and will make the trip to Seattle on Saturday.

Impact Boxall should slide back into center back without issue, continuing to anchor his spot after another steady season. He'll still need more support around him, though as he hasn't kept a clean sheet in his last eight outings, even while stacking 25 clearances and 13 interceptions in that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Set for ban Boxall registered three clearances and one interception in Saturday's 4-2 defeat against St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th minute and is set fo...

Impact Boxall will miss his first match since April as he serves a suspension for yellow-card accumulation. He's been a steady presence in the back line, posting 34 clearances and six blocks through 10 games, and his absence should open the door for Jefferson Diaz to start against the Galaxy on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pereyra scores in the 89th, Callender has 6 saves for Minnesota in 1-1 tie with RSL

Joaquín Pereyra scored in the 89th minute and Drake Callender had six saves for Minnesota United in a 1-1 tie with Real Salt Lake

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

One cross in 2-2 draw Boxall recorded one cross (zero accurate) and eight clearances in Monday's 2-2 draw against Iran.

Impact Boxall made eight clearances, second-most by a New Zealand player in the match. To go with that, he also made a couple of interceptions. Boxall won a couple of aerial duels as well.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Set to anchor defense Boxall has been named in New Zealand's World Cup squad and is expected to start at center-back under coach Darren Bazeley, bringing MLS experience to the heart of the All Whites' d...

Impact Boxall made seven MLS appearances for Minnesota this season, posting three tackles and three interceptions in limited action that reflects a reduced role at club level heading into the tournament. Despite the limited playing time, his physical presence, aerial dominance and experience at international level make him a reliable option in the heart of New Zealand's defense. For New Zealand, Boxall's ability to organize those around him and win aerial duels in both penalty areas will be crucial in a tournament where the All Whites will face some of the most technically gifted attacking units in the world. His leadership and defensive authority give New Zealand the backbone they need to remain competitive and organized throughout the group stage.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Boxall: World Cup profile | New Zealand & Minnesota United defender | MLSSoccer.com Meet Michael Boxall.

JUNE 3 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Michael Boxall & Finn Surman make New Zealand's 2026 World Cup roster | MLSSoccer.com Minnesota United FC defender Michael Boxall and Portland Timbers defender Finn Surman have made New Zealand's 26-player roster for the 2026...

MAY 13 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Yeboah and Minnesota United host Austin

Kelvin Yeboah leads Minnesota United into a matchup with Austin after scoring two goals against the Columbus Crew

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Made return Boxall had one clearance in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew.

Impact Boxall makes his return to the pitch Saturday after missing the last two months with an injury. He is typically a starter at center back, however will need to regain fitness before returning to the starting XI, making two start prior to his injury for Minnesota.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United takes road win streak into matchup with the Columbus Crew

Minnesota United visits the Columbus Crew looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Training with team Boxall (groin) has returned to practice with the squad, according to pictures posted by the club Thursday.

Impact Boxall appears to be in the final stages of his recovery after being inactive since Feb. 28. The veteran defender will aim to be an option at some point in upcoming fixtures, joining the competition for center-back spots with current starters Morris Duggan, Jefferson Diaz and Nicolas Romero. Prior to the issue, Boxall tallied 14 clearances over 167 minutes of league pay in 2026.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United takes shutout streak into matchup against Los Angeles FC

Minnesota United heads into a matchup with Los Angeles FC after notching two straight shutout wins

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Working separately Boxall (groin) was not yet in team training Tuesday as he continued to take part in partial exercise on the side, Andy Greder of Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Boxall will remain a late decision after failing to appear in the previous four MLS matchups due to an adductor issue. The center-back made two straight starts when he was available early in the season, tallying 14 clearances and two interceptions over that span. All of Morris Duggan, Jefferson Diaz and Nicolas Romero will likely retain starting positions until Boxall returns to contention.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Galaxy clash Boxall (groin) is not ready to return in the upcoming meeting with LA Galaxy, Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Boxall will miss a fourth consecutive league game after starting in the initial two contests of the year. This issue implies a difficult situation for a back line that allowed nine goals over the last three matches without him. All of Morris Duggan, Jefferson Diaz and Nicolas Romero could continue to play in a three-man central defense until Boxall is available.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined in training Boxall (adductor) has yet to return to normal work with the team after missing the previous game against Nashville due to injury, Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Boxall is unlikely to see action in the immediate future while he continues to struggle with a muscle injury. He had started in the initial two matches of the 2026 MLS campaign, tallying 14 clearances and two blocks in that span. Devin Padelford and Carlos Harvey are the current candidates to feature alongside Morris Duggan in the middle of the defense with Boxall out.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out with adductor injury Boxall (groin) is out for Saturday's match against Nashville, according to Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press.

Impact Boxall will not be with his team Saturday after what was thought to be a substitution for precautionary reasons, instead missing with a groin injury. He is a starting defender, so this will force a change, with Carlos Harvey as a likely replacement until fit again.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off as precautionary Boxall was subbed off due to a suspected head injury in the 77th minute of Saturday's 1-0 win versus FC Cincinnati, reports Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press.

Impact Boxall was hit in the face by Tom Barlow, which resulted in him leaving the match with a suspected head injury. The good news is he was alert after the match, which may indicate the sub was strictly for precaution. He was having a solid match prior to that, making six clearances with two interceptions to keep the clean sheet vs Cincinnati.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Yeboah's goal, Callender's heroic saves lead Minnesota United 1-0 past Cincinnati

Kelvin Yeboah’s rebound goal and Drake Callender’s four saves gave Minnesota United FC a 1-0 win over Cincinnati FC on Saturday

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Michael Boxall, Wil Trapp to return to Minnesota United in 2026 At the beginning of October, the MLS Players Assocaition released its list of players headed toward free agency at the end of this season. M...

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Stalwart defensive performance Boxall registered eight clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Boxall led Minnesota's clean sheet effort Saturday with eight clearances as they held the Seattle attack at bay in an 1-0 victory. The central defender also made two interceptions across his 90 minutes of play. Boxall has started and played the full 90 minutes in 13 of Minnesota's last 14 fixtures.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Harvey and Markanich score goals, St. Clair has 5 saves as Minnesota beats Dallas 2-1

Carlos Harvey and Anthony Markanich each scored a goal, Dayne St. Clair had five saves and Minnesota United snapped a four-game winless streak against FC Dallas with 2-1 win

JULY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Minnesota United surprises Michael Boxall with news he's a first-time MLS All-Star Michael Boxall and Dayne St. Clair will represent the Loons at the MLS All-Star Game on July 23 in Austin, Texas.

JUNE 25, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

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