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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...

3 HOURS AGO • 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

4 DAYS AGO • 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

Which Loons players most deserve an All-Star Game spot? Goalie Dayne St. Clair and Michael Boxall top the list; only one is looking forward to the possibility.

JUNE 4, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Leads defensive effort in backline Boxall generated one tackle (one won), five clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Boxall anchored Minnesota's backline, contributing to a resilient defensive display that limited Vancouver to four shots on target. He made one key intervention, including five clearances and two blocks, to thwart the Whitecaps' attacking threats. Boxall's leadership and organization were pivotal in securing the clean sheet for Minnesota. He contributed to seven clean sheets this season and is only two clean sheets away from his career highs from 2019 and 2021.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores for Minnesota Boxall scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Austin FC.

Impact Boxall recorded his first goal of the season to help give Minnesota a point Saturday. He remains a pivotal part of the back line for the Loons, averaging about eight clearances a game.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kolmanič goal levels score and Austin FC forges 1-1 tie against Minnesota United FC

Žan Kolmanič scored the game-tying goal at 27 minutes and Austin FC remained unbeaten its last four contests and salvaged a 1-1 tie against Minnesota United FC

MAY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Hlongwane, Markanich and Lod each score a goal as Minnesota beats Miami 4-1

Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Anthony Markanich and Robing Lod each scored a goal to help Minnesota United beat Inter Miami 4-1

MAY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Tani Oluwaseyi, Wil Trapp lead Minnesota United to 2-1 victory over NYCFC

Tani Oluwaseyi scored for the fifth time this season, Wil Trapp scored for the fifth time in 328 appearances and Minnesota United beat New York City FC 2-1 at Yankee Stadium

APRIL 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Called up with New Zealand Boxall has been called up by New Zealand for the match against Fiji for the World Cup qualifications on March 21.

Impact Boxall has been an undisputed starter for Minnesota's defense this season helping his team secure two clean sheets in four games but will miss Saturday's match against LA Galaxy due to the call-up. He should return in time to face Salt Lake on March 29. His absence will force a change in the starting XI with Nicolas Romero likely starting in central defense for that game.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in victory Boxall assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Boxall directed a loose ball into the box during the first half Saturday, setting up Minnesota's lone goal in a 1-0 victory over San Jose. in addition to his attacking output, the central defender led the team's clean sheet effort with nine clearances. Boxall has started and played the full 90 minutes in each of Minnesota's first three league fixtures.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Yeboah scores for 2nd consecutive game, Minnesota beats Earthquakes 1-0

Kelvin Yeboah scored for the second consecutive game and Dayne St. Clair had two saves to help Minnesota United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0

MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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