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Rodríguez will see passing lanes no one else on this team can imagine — and complete them. A true #10 is back on the menu at Minnesota United. It may be short-lived, but we’re in for quite a joyride.
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Él está aquí.
The club has signed Colombian international attacking midfielder James Rodríguez to a guaranteed contract through June 2026, with a club option through December 2026.
Details » https://utd.mn/4klMtQZ
The club has signed Colombian international attacking midfielder James Rodríguez to a guaranteed contract through June 2026, with a club option through December 2026.
Details » https://utd.mn/4klMtQZ
February 6, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Rodríguez will see passing lanes no one else on this team can imagine — and complete them. A true #10 is back on the menu at Minnesota United. It may be short-lived, but we’re in for quite a joyride.
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
February 6, 2026 at 8:17 PM
February 5, 2026 at 1:31 AM
February 5, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Trapp on the differences in training under Knowles vs. Ramsay — another clue to how #MNUFC may look different this season:
"...what we do with the ball are obviously going to look different with a new coach ... so for him it's different exercises that we're doing in training."
"...what we do with the ball are obviously going to look different with a new coach ... so for him it's different exercises that we're doing in training."
January 31, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Trapp on the differences in training under Knowles vs. Ramsay — another clue to how #MNUFC may look different this season:
"...what we do with the ball are obviously going to look different with a new coach ... so for him it's different exercises that we're doing in training."
"...what we do with the ball are obviously going to look different with a new coach ... so for him it's different exercises that we're doing in training."
January 28, 2026 at 9:46 PM
January 20, 2026 at 11:45 PM
A look at Mauricio Gonzalez radar chart & all his stats where he ranked in the top 20 (vs. other wingers in the Colombian league)
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
NEWS: the club has acquired winger Mauricio González from Colombia’s first-division side Deportes Tolima through the 2029-30 MLS season, with a club option for 2030-31.
More » https://utd.mn/4sJBDrT
More » https://utd.mn/4sJBDrT
January 20, 2026 at 11:37 PM
A look at Mauricio Gonzalez radar chart & all his stats where he ranked in the top 20 (vs. other wingers in the Colombian league)
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
Michael Boxall had some comments on our style & a couple players in an interview on the latest @soccerwisehq.bsky.social episode:
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
January 13, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Michael Boxall had some comments on our style & a couple players in an interview on the latest @soccerwisehq.bsky.social episode:
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
Rumor: Minnesota United was interested in Benteke but couldn't meet salary demands.
#MNUFC
www.footnews.be/news/488880/...
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www.footnews.be/news/488880/...
Benteke a été approché par pas moins de 10 clubs
Christian Benteke a décidé de poursuivre et sans doute terminer sa carrière à Al Wahda. Un joli ...
www.footnews.be
January 3, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Rumor: Minnesota United was interested in Benteke but couldn't meet salary demands.
#MNUFC
www.footnews.be/news/488880/...
#MNUFC
www.footnews.be/news/488880/...
Minnesota linked with Juan Lucero (34yr/Striker) from Fortaleza (Brazil).
#MNUFC
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Coritiba, Minnesota United e Universidad de Chile disputam contratação de Juan Lucero, do Fortaleza; entenda cenários
Atacante é colocado no mercado após rebaixamento, e futuro passa por ajuste financeiro em um clube que redesenha a folha
rtiesporte.com.br
December 31, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Minnesota linked with Juan Lucero (34yr/Striker) from Fortaleza (Brazil).
#MNUFC
rtiesporte.com.br/coritiba-min...
#MNUFC
rtiesporte.com.br/coritiba-min...
Romero participated in a charity match back in Argentina this past weekend:
“Friends of Aníbal Moreno vs. Friends of Nico Romero”
#MNUFC
www.elesquiu.com/deportes/202...
“Friends of Aníbal Moreno vs. Friends of Nico Romero”
#MNUFC
www.elesquiu.com/deportes/202...
Ferrocarriles de Chumbicha se consagró campeón de la “Copa Diario El Esquiú”
Los amigos de Aníbal Moreno y Nicolás Romero se enfrentaron en un encuentro a beneficio y, además, se confirmó la incorporación de Moreno a River Plate.
www.elesquiu.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Romero participated in a charity match back in Argentina this past weekend:
“Friends of Aníbal Moreno vs. Friends of Nico Romero”
#MNUFC
www.elesquiu.com/deportes/202...
“Friends of Aníbal Moreno vs. Friends of Nico Romero”
#MNUFC
www.elesquiu.com/deportes/202...
Hope the scouting department has been busy. Forget upgrading the starting XI next season - it’s going to be a tall order just to replace DSC and Tani.
Shaping up to be a massive offseason for KEA.
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Shaping up to be a massive offseason for KEA.
#MNUFC
December 18, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Hope the scouting department has been busy. Forget upgrading the starting XI next season - it’s going to be a tall order just to replace DSC and Tani.
Shaping up to be a massive offseason for KEA.
#MNUFC
Shaping up to be a massive offseason for KEA.
#MNUFC
December 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
End of an era. He never quite reached his potential imo. Played out of position too often - though his versatility was always valuable - and suffered two brutal knee injuries. Wishing him the best.
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
December 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
End of an era. He never quite reached his potential imo. Played out of position too often - though his versatility was always valuable - and suffered two brutal knee injuries. Wishing him the best.
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
It was definitely a tale of two extremes for me this season.
On one hand: we finished 4th, set a club-record 58 points, 16 wins, and reached the semis - which is an incredible achievement.
On the other: it was some of the least enjoyable football I’ve seen from Minnesota.
#MNUFC
(1/2 🧵)
On one hand: we finished 4th, set a club-record 58 points, 16 wins, and reached the semis - which is an incredible achievement.
On the other: it was some of the least enjoyable football I’ve seen from Minnesota.
#MNUFC
(1/2 🧵)
November 26, 2025 at 1:41 AM
It was definitely a tale of two extremes for me this season.
On one hand: we finished 4th, set a club-record 58 points, 16 wins, and reached the semis - which is an incredible achievement.
On the other: it was some of the least enjoyable football I’ve seen from Minnesota.
#MNUFC
(1/2 🧵)
On one hand: we finished 4th, set a club-record 58 points, 16 wins, and reached the semis - which is an incredible achievement.
On the other: it was some of the least enjoyable football I’ve seen from Minnesota.
#MNUFC
(1/2 🧵)
Unused again. Even when needing a goal, Ramsay instead subbed in two defenders at 80th min.
Hope there's a question asked next media day for an update on how he's settling in.
#mnufc
Hope there's a question asked next media day for an update on how he's settling in.
#mnufc
Been thinking about Fitz today. We all had such high expectations, but he’s only played about 20 minutes across the last 3 games and has just 1 start in the last 7.
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
November 5, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Unused again. Even when needing a goal, Ramsay instead subbed in two defenders at 80th min.
Hope there's a question asked next media day for an update on how he's settling in.
#mnufc
Hope there's a question asked next media day for an update on how he's settling in.
#mnufc
On the opposite end of the field, #MNUFC need to make more of our established possession in the final 1/3. It’s less dangerous than our transitions & set pieces, but they can't always be wasted.
Lod & Pereyra must find better spaces. Connect & create. They were dreadful in Game 1.
Lod & Pereyra must find better spaces. Connect & create. They were dreadful in Game 1.
November 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
On the opposite end of the field, #MNUFC need to make more of our established possession in the final 1/3. It’s less dangerous than our transitions & set pieces, but they can't always be wasted.
Lod & Pereyra must find better spaces. Connect & create. They were dreadful in Game 1.
Lod & Pereyra must find better spaces. Connect & create. They were dreadful in Game 1.
Wouldn’t be surprised if Seattle ends up with 75–80%+ possession on Monday night. We’ll have to be nearly flawless defensively to get through it:
(1/2 🧵)
(1/2 🧵)
October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Wouldn’t be surprised if Seattle ends up with 75–80%+ possession on Monday night. We’ll have to be nearly flawless defensively to get through it:
(1/2 🧵)
(1/2 🧵)
Been thinking about Fitz today. We all had such high expectations, but he’s only played about 20 minutes across the last 3 games and has just 1 start in the last 7.
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
October 29, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Been thinking about Fitz today. We all had such high expectations, but he’s only played about 20 minutes across the last 3 games and has just 1 start in the last 7.
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
DSC asked about playing in a back 4 vs 5:
🔵 When in a 5, important to "calling in the wingbacks to make sure they're narrow enough"
🔵 When in a 4, make sure we are "shifting enough"
🔵 Both systems require compactness
#MNUFC
🔵 When in a 5, important to "calling in the wingbacks to make sure they're narrow enough"
🔵 When in a 4, make sure we are "shifting enough"
🔵 Both systems require compactness
#MNUFC
October 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
DSC asked about playing in a back 4 vs 5:
🔵 When in a 5, important to "calling in the wingbacks to make sure they're narrow enough"
🔵 When in a 4, make sure we are "shifting enough"
🔵 Both systems require compactness
#MNUFC
🔵 When in a 5, important to "calling in the wingbacks to make sure they're narrow enough"
🔵 When in a 4, make sure we are "shifting enough"
🔵 Both systems require compactness
#MNUFC
Boxall asked about playing in a back 4 vs 5:
🔵 Boxy prefers back 4
🔵 Easier to 'exert dominance' over opp. striker
🔵 Able to play more progressive passes (jokes DSC plays more passes)
🔵 Gets in more challenges
🔵 Overall feels more involved
#MNUFC
🔵 Boxy prefers back 4
🔵 Easier to 'exert dominance' over opp. striker
🔵 Able to play more progressive passes (jokes DSC plays more passes)
🔵 Gets in more challenges
🔵 Overall feels more involved
#MNUFC
October 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Boxall asked about playing in a back 4 vs 5:
🔵 Boxy prefers back 4
🔵 Easier to 'exert dominance' over opp. striker
🔵 Able to play more progressive passes (jokes DSC plays more passes)
🔵 Gets in more challenges
🔵 Overall feels more involved
#MNUFC
🔵 Boxy prefers back 4
🔵 Easier to 'exert dominance' over opp. striker
🔵 Able to play more progressive passes (jokes DSC plays more passes)
🔵 Gets in more challenges
🔵 Overall feels more involved
#MNUFC
October 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
If I could wish for one thing next season, it would be that we’re no longer called “Set Piece FC".
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
American football is just 3 hours of set pieces so it’s no surprise midwesterners are predisposed to enjoying these kinds of perversions.
As an MNUFC season ticket holder I’ll say this season has been a blast to watch. It’s a very diff game to watch but doesn’t ruin my enjoyment
October 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
If I could wish for one thing next season, it would be that we’re no longer called “Set Piece FC".
#MNUFC
#MNUFC