NICOLAS ROMERO NEWS

Leads backline in win Romero had one cross (one accurate) and eight clearances in Monday's 0-0 (3-2) penalty shootout victory versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Romero led the Minnesota defensive effort Monday with eight clearances as they earned a 0-0 (3-2) penalty shootout victory versus Seattle. The defender's three blocks across his 90-minute shift marked a career-high in a single MLS appearance. Romero has played the full 90 minutes in each of Minnesota's last two fixtures.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Active display in loss Romero had three off-target shots, created one chance, made three tackles, three clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 3-0 loss against Chic...

Impact Romero had decent numbers on the defensive end while also appearing as an aerial threat on offensive set pieces. However, the center-back was shown another yellow card, which means he'll be suspended for next Saturday's visit to Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal on Saturday Romero made one tackle, three clearances and one interception and scored an own goal during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Portland.

Impact Romero wasn't having an impressive stat line and made things even worse when, in a very unfortunate play, he sent the ball into his own net for the goal that gave the opposition the lead with just 10 minutes to play. However, the center-back, who was coming off assisting and posting double-digit clearances on the previous game, still has a lot of credit and Minnesota fans will hope he's saving the best for the moments that matter the most with the postseason just around the corner.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Lod scores a goal for Minnesota in 1-1 tie with Timbers

Robin Lod scored in the 85th minute for Minnesota United in a 1-1 tie with the Portland Timbers

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Records assist Romero assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 58th mi...

Impact Despite serving as a center-back, Romero continues to find ways to directly contribute to goals. With the defender's second assist in his last six appearances, his 2025 G/A improves to five, all via assists.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Yeboah leads Minnesota United against the Colorado Rapids

Kelvin Yeboah leads Minnesota United into a matchup with the Colorado Rapids after scoring two goals against Saint Louis City SC

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Back from suspension Romero has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the match against Colorado on Aug 10.

Impact Romero had to miss his first match since May 15 after serving a suspension for yellow card accumulation. He had recorded 11 starts in a row, totaling three assists in that span with four overall this season.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended Saturday Romero generated one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 39th minute.

Impact Romero will serve a ban againstSt Louis after picking up his fifth yellow card in the last 15 appearances. He's been able to meet his expectations during his first season in MLS, recording four assists in 20 appearances (19 starts), collecting 87 clearances and 20 interceptions in the process.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Bouanga, Hugo Lloris lead LAFC over Minnesota United 1-0 for third straight shutout victory

Denis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick and Hugo Lloris made it stand up for his third straight clean sheet as Los Angeles FC edged Minnesota United 1-0

JULY 17 • Associated Press

Appears to end match Romero (calf) appeared off the bench for 30 minutes in Tuesday's 3-1 Gold Cup win over Chicago.

Impact Romero has returned from his calf issues after exiting early in their last outing. The defender would appear in injury time to come on for extra time, then play the rest of the match. He is typically a starter when fit, so this is good news for the club, likely to return to that spot next game.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with calf problem Romero left Friday's 2-1 win over FC Dallas with a calf injury in the 80th minute, according to Andy Greder of The St. Paul Pioneer-Press.

Impact Romero suffered a knock to his calf, which forced his departure late in the second half, although Minnesota still found a way to hang on to the win. Romero should be considered questionable for Tuesday's US Open Cup matchup against Chicago.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lone blemish in strong outing Romero recorded an own goal, four tackles (three won), eight clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Romero was a rock at the back for Minnesota Sunday, leading the team with four tackles (three won) in their 3-2 victory over Seattle. The central defender's lone misstep on the day came late in the second half when he redirected a Seattle cross into the back of his own net. Romero has started and played the full 90 minutes in five of Minnesota's last six matches. Over that stretch, he's collected three assists.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tani Oluwaseyi scores twice in the second half and Minnesota claims its first-ever win in Seattle

Tani Oluwaseyi scored two goals in the second half and Minnesota claimed its first-ever win in Seattle with a 3-2 victory over the Sounders

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Assists in draw Romero assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Austin FC.

Impact Romero logged in an assist to help give Minnesota the point on Saturday. This is his third assist in a row as the defender has also started all but one match in MLS play during his first year in the league.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Romero assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory over St. Louis City SC.

Impact Romero created Tani Oluwaseyi's opener in the first half with his second assist in the season. The centerback had a quiet outing stat-wise other than that. That was his ninth start in 10 overall appearances so far.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United wins 3-0, extends St. Louis City's winless streak to 10 games

Tani Oluwaseyi and Joaquín Pereyra each had a goal and an assist, Dayne St. Clair made four saves and Minnesota United beat St. Louis City 3-0

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Assists Saturday Romero assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Inter Miami CF.

Impact Romero recorded his first assist of the season and his first of his MLS career. He made his league debut on March 9, having since started eight times in nine appearances at center back for the Loons.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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 • Associated Press

Logs six clearances in draw Romero had three shots (one won) and made six clearances, three interceptions and one block during Saturday's scoreless draw against Toronto.

Impact Romero was once again brilliant at the heart of the defense and has apparently consolidated himself as an undisputed starter, with six shots and 26 clearances in four games since taking over as a first choice. If the center-back remains fit and keeps helping Minnesota obtaining nice results, he'll quickly become one of MLS' mots coveted players at his position.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Romero had one tackle (zero won) and six clearances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Romero made 16 passes and also won three duels. He has featured thrice this campaign, starting two of them and has accumulated 10 clearances, two tackles and an interception.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United acquire Argentina's Nicolas Romero Minnesota United FC acquired defender Nicolas Romero from Argentina’s Atletico Tucuman on Thursday.The 21-year-old Argentine center back sig...

FEBRUARY 2 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Minnesota United signs Argentine defender Nicolás Romero Nicolás Romero, 21, played center back for the same club in Argentina that produced Loons attacker Joaquín Pereyra.

JANUARY 30 • STARTRIBUNE.COM