Here are 3 key takeaways from Minnesota United’s disappointing home loss to the LA Galaxy.
Lack of attacking depth
This should be expected from an expansion team to some degree, but not to the degree that Minnesota is facing. For the last couple of matches, Minnesota’s most dangerous available substitute was Costa Rican Johan Venegas, who has not looked very impressive over the last few matches, which is why he lost his starting spot to rookie Abu Danladi.
After the Loons went 2-1 down due to an own goal by Christian Ramirez, Minnesota desperately needed an impact sub to come on and level the score, but none were available.