Recap: Loons drop points in Vancouver, fall below playoff line

Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports Minnesota United came into last night’s match on the inside of the playoff picture, but after the 90 minutes of football the team ended the night on the outside looking in. The Loons only managed one late, ultimately inconsequential goal, to Vancouver’s two.

Minnesota started the match with 10 of the 11 starters returning from Saturday’s draw against LAFC. Dotson would shift from RB to LB, replacing Chase Gasper, while Métanire would come back in at right back.

The first 45 minutes of the match we’re fairly back and forth with the teams roughly splitting stats. Minnesota had more shots and just a bit more possession while the Vancouver Whitecaps did have…