This is the Minnesota United we all expected to see

Minnesota United midfielder Adrien Hunou celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the first half against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Now this is the Minnesota United that everyone expected to see, a 1-0 win on Saturday night at a very good Portland Timbers side underscoring that ‘the Loons’ are on the rise.

And with the win, Minnesota United’s four losses in as many games to start the season looks like a very distant memory. A team that was within a game of MLS Cup last year is beginning to look like one of the top sides in the Western Conference and in fact the league.

“I knew this team was capable of that but that is was…