Double MNUFC gameweek, double MNUFC writing
The Loons have two games this week, so I'm pumping out the Star Tribune articles to go along with them.
For the first time this year, Minnesota United is playing two games in a week, with the LA Galaxy Wednesday and the Portland Timbers on Saturday. And so it’s been rather a busy week for me, with covering both games, and trying to write some setup articles as well, for the Star Tribune.
Here’s what I’ve done so far:
Tuesday: Minnesota United’s designated players have the talent to match the LA Galaxy - but not the production - For once, Minnesota’s designated players are perhaps even bigger names than those in Los Angeles. Their production - especially the AWOL Emanuel Reynoso - can’t match up, though.
Wednesday: Late header by Kervin Arriaga earns Minnesota United 2-2 draw with LA Galaxy - The Loons played a great first half, but still had to come from behind in the second half to rescue a draw.
Thursday: Minnesota United’s draw with the LA Galaxy was a tale of two halves - The analysis from Wednesday night’s game, including a ton of quotes about how the Loons defended Riqui Puig, and why they’re so good on set pieces.
Friday: Much like Ted Lasso, new Minnesota United coach Eric Ramsay doesn’t talk about winning - “I’m genuinely not a coach that’s going to talk about winning all that often.” You don’t see a lot of coaches talking like this - well, one fictional coach, and one Minnesota manager, at least.
Again, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s been reading. It means a lot.