State of the Loons

May 15, 2021 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Emmanuel Reynoso kisses the ball before taking a corner kick that would lead to the game winning goal vs FC Dallas at Allianz Field. (Photo by Tim C McLaughlin)Since the Loons 1-0 stoppage time winner from Robin Lod against FC Dallas five weeks ago one would be excused for not keeping up with MNUFC very much, myself included. After that late winner Minnesota United had a bye week after three games in seven days. They then looked to avenge an early season loss with a road trip at Real Salt Lake which ended 1-1, with a late equalizer from Niko Hansen. Since then MLS has been on an extended International Break. With some countries having qualifiers or nation league games, as others prepared for continental tournaments (EURO and Copa América). One should be excused for not paying attention, especially after a very long 2020, however a lot of subtle changes within Minnesota United have occurred.

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