Impact Taylor made his season debut Saturday and played well on both sides of the ball as his side took down Colorado. He should continue battling with Zarek Valentin for the starting right-back spot in Minnesota.
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MINNESOTA UNITED FC
2-1-0 · 5TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Next Match vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC (H) · Sat 8:30PM
MIN -110 TOTAL 2.5
D.J. Taylor - Creates two chances in start Taylor made three clearances, two interceptions and won three of three tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Rapids. He also created two chances in the match.
Hassani Dotson - Creates chance in win Dotson took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Rapids. He also made three clearances, an interception and won two of three tackles in the match.
Impact Dotson made his first MLS start in 11 months on Saturday, lining up on the left wing against Colorado. He is a versatile player who can start in a multitude of positions and a welcome return for Minnesota after his ACL tear last April.
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Dayne St. Clair - Concedes goal to Colorado St. Clair made two saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Rapids.
Impact St. Clair was beaten by a Cole Bassett strike on Saturday but his side was still able to come from behind and win the game in the second half. St. Clair will be looking for his second clean sheet of the season next weekend against the Whitecaps, which have scored four goals in as many MLS matches.
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Franco Fragapane - 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.
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Miguel Tapias - Scores goal against Colorado Tapias took two shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Rapids. He also made six clearances and an interception in the match.
Impact Tapias headed in a late gamer winner on Saturday with a reaction effort from a Franco Fragapane free kick. It was his first goal in MLS, but he's also tallied four shots in total across his last two games from central defense.
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Luis Amarilla - Scores penalty against Colorado Amarilla subbed into Saturday's match against the Rapids at halftime, taking three shots and scoring a goal in the 2-1 victory.
Impact Amarilla continued his steady reintegration into Minnesota's XI after a delayed start to the campaign due to visa issues, and he equalized Saturday's game from the penalty spot shortly after his introduction into the match. He seems likely to take over from Mender Garcia as the starting striker by next weekend's clash against the Whitecaps.
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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 Rapids1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colorado Rapids host Minnesota United in conference matchup
The Colorado Rapids and Minnesota United meet in conference action3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brent Kallman - Taken off injury report Kallman (Achilles) is not listed in Minnesota's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Rapids.
Impact Kallman returned to training in some capacity with Minnesota this week, and Adrian Heath told Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press that he expects Kallman to be available for selection against Colorado on Saturday. He will want to challenge Michael Boxall and Miguel Tapias for a starting spot in central defense once he's back at full fitness.
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Zarek Valentin - Has quiet game in draw Valentin made a clearance and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Red Bulls.
Impact Valentin has started each of Minnesota's first two games of the season at right-back over last year's preferred option DJ Taylor.
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Michael Boxall - Makes eight clearances in draw Boxall made eight clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Red Bulls.
Impact Boxall has defended well in each of Minnesota's first two games of the season, starting alongside Miguel Tapias in central defense while Bakaye Dibassy (quadriceps), Brent Kallman (Achilles) and Mikael Marques (ankle) all continue recovering from various injuries in the position.
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Hassani Dotson - Takes two shots off bench Dotson subbed into Saturday's match against the Red Bulls in the 65th minute, taking two shots and creating a chance in the 1-1 draw.
Impact Dotson is continuing his steady progress towards full fitness after recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last April, and he looked active coming off the bench against New York on Saturday. He is a versatile option who could start in a number of positions once he's fully healthy again.
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Mender Garcia - Has quiet game against New York Garcia made a clearance and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Red Bulls.
Impact Garcia scored the winner on opening day but had much less of an impact in game two of the season on Saturday. He will face increased pressure for his starting spot up front now that Luis Amarilla (visa) has rejoined the team.
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Luis Amarilla - Comes off bench in draw Amarilla subbed in and played the final 25 minutes or so of Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Red Bulls.
Impact Amarilla made his season debut for Minnesota on Saturday after a delayed start to the campaign due to visa issues. He will aim to reclaim the starting striker position from Mender Garcia moving forward.
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Brent Kallman - In partial training Kallman (Achilles) was able to participate in parts of Tuesday's training session with Minnesota United, according to the Pioneer Press' Andy Greder.
Impact Kallman is yet to feature this season as he's been dealing with a minor Achilles injury he suffered in February, but he's getting closer to making his return and might even be available for Saturday's clash against the Rapids.
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Doneil Henry - Back in training Henry (thigh) participated in partial training with Minnesota United on Tuesday, Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Henry has been dealing with a thigh injury since the preseason, but he's making progress with his recovery and could even aim to be available for Saturday's clash against the Rapids.
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Reyes helps Red Bulls earn 1-1 draw with Minnesota United
Andrés Reyes scored a goal early in the second half to help the New York Red Bulls earn a 1-1 draw with Minnesota UnitedMARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SNOW GOAL: Bongokuhle Hlongwane puts Minnesota United ahead | MLSSoccer.com The snow made a special appearance Saturday night at Allianz Field, and Minnesota United FC welcomed the winter wonderland with a memorable...
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Bongokuhle Hlongwane - Opens the scoring Saturday Hlongwane scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.
Impact Hlongwane found the back of the net in the 18th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season through two starts for the winger while his three shots led Minnesota in the draw.
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Robin Lod - Takes two shots Lod took two off target shots and crossed three times (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.
Impact Lod was held off the scoresheet as Minnesota found just one goal during Saturday's draw. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of shots and crosses on the team as he is in search of his first goal involvement through two games.
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Dayne St. Clair - Concedes once in draw St. Clair allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.
Impact St. Clair conceded the game tying goal in the 49th minute as Minnesota split the points with the Red Bulls on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed one goal in two league starts while his three saves upped his season total to four.
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Franco Fragapane - 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.
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Bongokuhle Hlongwane - Starts Saturday Hlongwane (hamstring) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against New York Red Bulls, Jacob Schneider of MLSSoccer.com reports.
Impact Hlongwane gets the nod in the front three alongside Franco Fragapane and Mender Garcia. He started in the team's season debut and registered three shots (one on target).
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