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Minnesota United FC vs Houston Dynamo | Allianz Field, Saint Paul, MN | Saturday, May 25 Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. CT | TV: FOX Sports North+ | Radio: SKOR North | @MNUFC | @MNUFCes | @MNUFCmatch

MINNESOTA UNITED FC GAME NOTES

MINNESOTA UNITED FC ROSTER1 Vito Mannone Goalkeeper

2 Carter Manley Defender

3 Ike Opara Defender

4 Eric Miller Defender

6 Osvaldo Alonso Midfielder

7 Kevin Molino Midfielder

8 Jan Gregus Midfielder

9 Angelo Rodriguez Forward

10 Miguel Ibarra Midfielder

11 Romario Ibarra Midfielder

12 Lawrence Olum Midfielder

13 Ethan Finlay Midfielder

14 Brent Kallman Defender

15 Michael Boxall Defender

17 Collin Martin Midfielder

19 Romain Metanire Defender

20 Rasmus Schuller Midfielder

22 Wyatt Omsberg Defender

23 Mason Toye Forward

25 Darwin Quintero Midfielder

31 Hassani Dotson Midfielder

33 Bobby Shuttleworth Goalkeeper

77 Chase Gasper Defender

97 Dayne St. Clair Goalkeeper

99 Abu Danladi Forward

HOUSTON DYNAMO ROSTER1 Tyler Deric Goalkeeper

2 Alejandro Fuenmayor Defender

3 Adam Lundkvist Defender

5 Juan David Cabezas Midfielder

6 Kiki Struna Defender

7 DaMarcus Beasley Defender

8 Memo Rodriguez Midfielder

9 Mauro Manotas Forward

10 Tomas Martinez Midfielder

11 Tommy McNamara Midfielder

12 Chris Duvall Defender

14 Marlon Hairston Midfielder

15 Maynor Figueroa Defender

16 Kevin Garcia Defender

17 Alberth Elis Forward

20 A.J. DeLaGarza Defender

21 Ronaldo Pena Forward

22 Matias Vera Midfielder

23 Joe Willis Goalkeeper

24 Darwin Ceren Midfielder

25 Eric Bird Midfielder

26 Michael Nelson Goalkeeper

27 Boniek Garcia Midfielder

28 Erik McCue Defender

29 Sam Junqua Defender

31 Romell Quioto Forward

2019 MLS Record (W-L-D): ........................ 5-4-3Western Conference Standings: .................... 5th

Head Coach: ................Adrian Heath (42-60-28)Asst. Coach: .......................................... Ian FullerAsst. Coach: ................................... Mark WatsonGK Coach: .................................... John Pascarella

2019 MLS Record (W-L-D): ......................... 7-2-2Western Conference Standings: .................... 3rd

Head Coach: ............ Wilmer Cabrera (39-47-27)Asst. Coach: .......................... Michael DellorussoAsst. Coach: .................................... Davy ArnaudGK Coach: .......................................... Paul Rogers

2 - Last Time Out, Game Preview, How the Teams Compare, Team Leaders3 - Series Information4 - About Opponent, Quick Facts5 - News and Notes

6 - Standings7 - This Week in MLS, Last Week in MLS8 - MLS Stats Leaders, Media Resources9 - Schedule, Record When..., Scoring Frequency, vs. Opponent

10 - Player Statistics, Individual Honors11 - Goal Map12 - Team Records13 - Recent Achievements, Team Firsts14-16 - All-Time History vs Opposition

17 - Past Starting Lineups18 - Roster and Pronunciation Guide19-23 - Player Bios24 - Construction MNUFC25 - Coaching Staff Bios

INDEX2015 MINNESOTA UNITED FC GOAL MAPINDEX

Minnesota United FC vs Houston Dynamo | Allianz Field, Saint Paul, MN | Saturday, May 25

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Goals#25 Darwin Quintero 5#9 Angelo Rodriguez 4#11 Romario Ibarra 2

Assists#19 Romain Metanire 5#25 Darwin Quintero 3#8 Jan Gregus 3

Saves #1 Vito Mannone 32

LAST TIME OUT | Minnesota United vs Hertha Berlin | May 22, 2019 | Allianz Field, Saint Paul, MN | International Friendly

MIN Substitutes HT’ – Quintero, Gregus, Kallman IN,Boxall, Ibarra, Molino OUT

67’ – Finlay IN, Danladi OUT

Unused SubsGK – Mannone D – Opara, Metanire

MIN Starting XI vs. BSC

Minnesota United AbsencesSuspended N/AOut Shuttleworth (R Knee), Gasper (L Leg), Manley (L Leg)Questionable N/A

Loons Take Aim at One of the Top Teams in the WestMinnesota United returns to league play on Saturday as third-place Houston Dynamo makes its first trip to Allianz Field. The two sides have gotten to know each other very well since the Loons came to MLS, facing off six times in that stretch in both MLS and Open Cup action. The Dynamo have been dominant at home this season, but have struggled away from BBVA Compass Stadium. When they have been healthy, the attacking trio of Alberth Elis, Mauro Manotas and Romell Quioto has wreaked havoc on opposing defenders, and Houston will want to unleash them in Minnesota. The Loons have done well shutting down the league’s top attackers so far at home, and will look to continue the trend on Saturday.

Depth on Display for MNUFC Against Hertha BerlinMinnesota United welcomed Bundesliga side Herth Berlin to Allianz Field for an international friendly on Wednesday. The game kicked off a U.S. summer tour for the visitors and allowed the Loons to rotate the squad and get high-quality minutes for players who have been out of the starting XI. Hassani Dotson was a standout at right back in the first half, shutting down Ivory Coast international Salomon Kalou. Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair performed well in his first appearance in front of the home crowd at Allianz Field, making several big saves against the German club. Hertha’s Peter Pekarik would score the lone goal on a rebound just before halftime, helping the visitors to a 1-0 win over MNUFC.

5-4-3 MLS Record (W-L-D) 7-2-2

D-W-D-L-W Form (Last 5 Games) W-W-L-D-W

18 Points 236th West MLS Position 3rd West12 Games Played 11

20 Goals Scored 20

18 Goals Against 12

16 Assists 18148 Shots 16743 SOG 52

148 Fouls Conceded 142

155 Fouls Suffered 15317 Offsides 23

70 Corner Kicks 64

4 PK Scored 34 PK Attempts 4

4 Clean sheets 1

Series History

MIN all-time W-L-D: 1 - 2 - 2 | 5 GF, 8 GA

MIN home W-L-D: 1 - 0 - 1 | 2 GF, 1 GA

MIN away W-L-D: 0 - 2 - 1 | 3 GF, 7 GA

MLS stats only | 2019 MLS Season

Game OfficialsReferee: Joe Dickerson (Career MIN games: 1) 2019 MLS Stats: 24 YC / 0 RC / 7 Games ARs: Corey Rockwell, Logan Brown 4th: Victor Rivas VAR: Jose Carlos Rivero AVAR: Jonathan Johnson

Goals#9 Mauro Manotas 6

#8 Memo Rodriguez 5#17 Alberth Elis 4

Assists#17 Alberth Elis 6#9 Mauro Manotas 5Two players tied 2

Saves #23 Joe Willis 33

MINNESOTA UNITED TEAM LEADERS

HOUSTON DYNAMO TEAM LEADERS

UP NEXT | Minnesota United FC vs Houston Dynamo | May 25, 2019 | Allianz Field, Saint Paul, MN | MLS Regular Season

HOW THE TEAMS COMPARE MIN HOU

ST. CLAIR

OMSBERG

DANLADI

MOLINO

IBARRA

TOYE

MARTIN

BOXALL

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Date Score Result Location

4/15/2017 MIN 2 at 2 HOU D BBVA Compass Stadium7/19/2017 MIN 0 vs 0 HOU D TCF Bank Stadium9/30/2017 MIN 1 at 2 HOU L BBVA Compass Stadium4/28/2018 MIN 2 vs 1 HOU W TCF Bank Stadium7/7/2018 MIN 3 at 3 HOU L BBVA Compass Stadium

MIN HOU1 Five Players tied GOALS Alberth Elis 4

1 Four players tied ASSISTS Romell Quioto 3

4 Christian Ramirez* SHOTS ON GOAL Mauro Manotas 10

7 Rasmus Schuller FOULS Ricardo Clark* 8

1 Bobby Shuttleworth WINS Two players tied 1

2 Bobby Shuttleworth LOSSES Joe Willis 1

1 Bobby Shuttleworth CLEAN SHEETS Two players tied 1

MIN HOU1 Five Players tied GOALS Philippe Senderos* 2

1 Four players tied ASSISTS Two players tied 2

6 Rasmus Schuller FOULS Romell Quioto 5

7 Bobby Shuttleworth SAVES Tyler Deric 2

3 Bobby Shuttleworth GOALS ALLOWED Joe Willis 2

0-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90 ET TotalMIN 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 5HOU 2 0 2 1 1 2 0 8

Chris Duvall was Minnesota’s first selection in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft. He was traded to Montreal following the conclusion of the draft.

Joe Willis and Collin Martin were both in the D.C. United organization in 2013 and 2014. Both were loaned to the Richmond Kickers during the 2014 season.

Duvall and Martin were teammates at Wake Forest in 2012.

Tyler Deric was coached by Adrian Heath while on loan with the Austin Aztex in 2009.

DaMarcus Beasley and MNUFC Director of Player Personnel Amos Magee were teammates on the Chicago Fire from 2001 to 2002.

Darwin Ceren and Kevin Molino were teammates on Orlando City SC from 2014 through 2016.

Team Type Player # of Games

MinnesotaUnited FC

Goals None

Assists None

Points None

Shutouts None

HoustonDynamo

Goals None

Assists None

Points Memo Rodriguez 2

Shutouts None

*Streak considered 2+ games in a row.

Suspended: N/A Suspended after next caution: Metanire (MIN)

DISCIPLINARY REPORT

MINNESOTA CONNECTIONSALL-TIME RESULTS AGAINST HOUSTON DYNAMO

ALL-TIME SERIES LEADERS

ALL-TIME SERIES SINGLE-GAME HIGHS

CURRENT TEAM STREAKS*

GOALS SCORED IN SERIES BY INTERVAL

* Player no longer with the club.

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• Minnesota held Columbus Crew SC to zero shots on goal in its last league game on Saturday. This is the first time MNUFC has prevented an opponent from hitting the target since joining MLS. Prior to that game, the Loons had held opponents to one shot on goal eight times.

• Ethan Finlay scored his first goal of 2019 against Columbus on Saturday. It is his first goal since March 10, 2018. He was sidelined for most of last season after suffering a season-ending injury on April 22, 2018 against Seattle Sounders FC.

• Finlay made his 180th regular season appearance in MLS last game.

• Brent Kallman provided his first assist of the year on Finlay’s goal. The two players were teammates at Creighton University prior to Finlay joining MNUFC in 2017.

• Kallman has made six consecutive starts for the Loons.

• Romain Metanire was also credited with an assist on Finlay’s goal. He leads the Loons with five assists on the year. He is just two assists behind league leaders Carlos Vela of LAFC and Nicolas Lodeiro of Seattle Sounders FC.

• Metanire, Vito Mannone and Osvaldo Alonso have played every minute of the season for the Loons.

• Mannone kept his fourth clean sheet of the season against Columbus. He is one shutout away from tying Bobby Shuttleworth for the club single-season record, and three from tying the club all-time record.

• The Loons are 2-0-3 at Allianz Field.

• MNUFC has conceded just one goal in its last four home games.

• Minnesota is currently on its longest home unbeaten run at five games.

• On Tuesday, Minnesota United announced it had loaned midfielder Romario Ibarra to C.F. Pachuca of Mexico’s Liga MX. Romario will be on loan for 13 months, with Pachuca having an option to buy at the end of the loan.

• MNUFC welcomed German club Hertha Berlin to Allianz Field for an international friendly on Wednesday night. The game was the first of a U.S. summer tour for the Bundesliga club.

• Houston has been one of the best teams at home this season, going 6-0-2 at BBVA Compass Stadium. However, it is just 1-0-2 while on the road.

• Minnesota and Houston are two of five teams that are undefeated at home so far this season.

• This will be Minnesota’s third of five games in 15 days.

PREVIOUS MEETING - 7/7/2018

3 01ST HALF

5’ YC: Mears

G: Senderos 36’

YC: Senderos 41’

2ND HALF

G: Senderos 52’

62’ YC: Gomez

YC: Lundqvist 72’

75’ YC: Ibson

77’ YC: Miller

88’ YC: Heath

G: Elis 90+2’

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OPPONENT FACTSGame Abbreviation: ..........................................................................................HOUColors: .............................................................Orange, Black and Space City BlueFounded:................................................................................................................2005First MLS Season: .............................................................................................2006MLS Titles: .......................................................................................2 (2006, 2007)City, State: .........................................................................................Houston, TexasStadium: ........................................................................... BBVA Compass StadiumCapacity (Built): ................................................................................22,039 (2012)

MATCHUP QUICK FACTS

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2015 MINNESOTA UNITED FC GOAL MAPMINNESOTA UNITED NEWS AND NOTES

Brent Kallman on the Keys to Defensive Improvement“I think we’re doing a way better job this year of getting numbers behind the ball. It’s not so much the back six having to defend, we’re defending from the front. We’ve got 11 guys behind the ball, that’s hard to break down. I think it really showed itself the last several games at home, but especially Saturday night, where they only got four shots, I don’t think one on target. We really limited their chances and that’s because the guys up front are doing their job. They’re getting behind the ball, making it hard to make that first pass in the midfield.”

Adrian Heath on Houston’s Threats“In [Alberth] Elis, is there anyone more dynamic in the league? I don’t think so. People underestimate how good he is in the air as well, because he’s a huge kid. And then [Maruo] Manotas has really developed. I think they’ve done a great job in bringing him along. [Romell] Quioto on the other side is very, very quick. They’ve got a lot of really good pieces — the kid [Memo] Rodriguez as well. Attacking-wise, they’re a formidable outfit, so we’ll have to defend well, get a good shape and make the most of when we get the ball. As I say, I do think we can cause them problems as well.”

Miguel Ibarra on Making Allianz Field a Fortress“Our fans, to us, they’re like having an additional player on the field, they give us the energy to get results. At home, we’re a strong team and I think our fans, if they keep supporting us, [Allianz Field] will always be a stadium where other teams won’t want to play against us because they know, with the support of our fans and the team we have, they won’t get a result.”

Unified Team Signing DayOn Monday May 20, Minnesota United and Special Olympics of Minnesota held an official signing day for the 2019 Unified team at Allianz Field. MLS, ESPN and Special Olympics have teamed up to promote an environment of social inclusion by uniting people with and without disabilities through Special Olympics Unified Sports. Unified teams represent their home MLS Club, get outfitted in authentic uniforms provided by adidas, and travel to MLS markets to compete in exhibition matches. The Unified team is part of MLS’s Soccer For All program which fosters social inclusion and acceptance by uniting athletes from different backgrounds and disabilities to have fun playing the beautiful game. Upon arrival the athletes and their families were amazed by the stadium as this was their first time visiting Allianz Field.

The Unified athletes were treated to the full first-team experience. Big smiles and amazement abounded as the team stepped into the locker room; each athlete received a full kit, including a custom jersey, a full training kit and the Allianz Field jacket. Each athlete had their headshots taken as they went through a first-team production day before signing their official contract with Minnesota United Sporting Director, Manny Lagos. The Unified Team will represent Minnesota United against Colorado Rapids’ Unified Team first in Colorado on June 8, and again at home on August 14. Kyndra de St. Aubin and Jamie Watson were spreading motivation and interacting with the athletes as they went between stations. First team players were also in attendance to congratulate the athletes on this memorable day. Before heading out onto the field, Jan Gregus created a juggling circle with first team players and Unified athletes after finding a soccer ball in the locker room. After contracts were signed, the team walked through the first-team procession before being introduced in front of their friends and family and MNUFC supporters. This day will forever be a memorable day for each and every one of the athletes.

Ethan Finlay and Romain Metanire Named to MLS Team of the WeekMinnesota United extended its unbeaten run at Allianz Field with a 1-0 win over Columbus Crew SC over the weekend. For their contributions to claiming three more points for the Loons, Ethan Finlay and Romain Metanire have been named to the MLS Team of the Week for Week 12.

Finlay makes his first appearance in the Team of the Week in 2019, and his first since Week 2 of the 2018 season when he scored twice against Orlando City SC. The Duluth-born midfielder scored the lone goal against his former team, tapping home the ball after receiving a headed pass from former Creighton University teammate Brent Kallman. Along with his game-winner, Finlay won six take-ons and completed 12 passes in Crew SC’s half.

Metanire features in the Team of the Week for the third time this season, last appearing in Week 9. The Madagascar international was credited with an assist on Finlay’s goal, serving the ball to the far post to Kallman for the header. He now leads the Loons with five on the year. Metanire was a dual threat once again, making three interceptions, three clearances and blocking a shot defensively, and making 15 passes in the final third with a pair of successful crosses in the offensive half.

MNUFC Pride GameMinnesota United celebrates the LGBTQ+ community this June by hosting its sixth annual Pride Game against the Philadelphia Union on Sunday, June 2 at 3:00 p.m. MNUFC was the first professional sports team to sign the Athlete Ally pledge in October of 2014, demonstrating a commitment to equality and inclusiveness – two guiding principles that the club has carried forward with it into Allianz Field and Major League Soccer.

“The values embodied by Pride are reflected in our own core values,” said MNUFC CEO Chris Wright. “As an organization and member of the community, we value respect and we strive to be inclusive. We believe everyone has a place in the world’s game.”

Players will exit the tunnel surrounded by massive rainbow scarves, mirroring a rainbow armband worn by the Minnesota United captain on the pitch. MNUFC players will be sporting a special edition Pride Night Kit detailed by rainbow-colored number decals. LED boards across the stadium will flash multicolor displays throughout the match with a special video presentation ahead of kickoff.

Fans should look for special MNUFC + LGBTQ+ gear and keep an eye on the video board for a special Pride feature that will run prior to kickoff, with members from the LGBTQ+ community integrated into every part of gameday on June 2.

MNUFC Announces Partnership with National Sports CenterThe National Sports Center (NSC) and Minnesota United FC formally announced a partnership that will cement the NSC as the home of Minnesota United’s Training Ground and the home of soccer in Minnesota. The partnership will provide far-ranging and long-term support to soccer at all levels in the State of Minnesota, from youth to the professional level.

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TEAM GP W L T PTS GF GALos Angeles FC 14 9 1 4 31 32 9Seattle Sounders FC 13 7 1 5 26 22 14Houston Dynamo 11 7 2 2 23 20 12LA Galaxy 13 7 5 1 22 18 17Minnesota United 12 5 4 3 18 20 18FC Dallas 13 5 5 3 18 17 17Real Salt Lake 12 5 6 1 16 18 20San Jose Earthquakes 12 4 6 2 14 18 23Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 3 6 5 14 14 18Portland Timbers 11 3 6 2 11 14 22Sporting Kansas City 11 2 4 5 11 20 20Colorado Rapids 12 1 9 2 5 17 30

TEAM GP W L T PTS GF GAPhiladelphia Union 13 7 3 3 24 23 12D.C. United 14 7 4 3 24 18 13Montreal Impact 14 6 5 3 21 15 19Atlanta United 12 6 4 2 20 13 9New York Red Bulls 13 5 5 3 18 19 16New York City FC 11 4 1 6 18 15 12Toronto FC 12 5 5 2 17 22 20Columbus Crew SC 14 5 8 1 16 12 19Chicago Fire 13 4 5 4 16 20 17Orlando City SC 13 4 6 3 15 19 20New England Revolution 14 3 8 3 12 14 31FC Cincinnati 13 3 8 2 11 11 23

TEAM GP W L T PTS GF GALos Angeles FC 14 9 1 4 31 32 9Seattle Sounders FC 13 7 1 5 26 22 14Philadelphia Union 13 7 3 3 24 23 12D.C. United 14 7 4 3 24 18 13Houston Dynamo 11 7 2 2 23 20 12LA Galaxy 13 7 5 1 22 18 17Montreal Impact 14 6 5 3 21 15 19Atlanta United 12 6 4 2 20 13 9Minnesota United 12 5 4 3 18 20 18New York Red Bulls 13 5 5 3 18 19 16FC Dallas 13 5 5 3 18 17 17New York City FC 11 4 1 6 18 15 12Toronto FC 12 5 5 2 17 22 20Real Salt Lake 12 5 6 1 16 18 20Columbus Crew SC 14 5 8 1 16 12 19Chicago Fire 13 4 5 4 16 20 17Orlando City SC 13 4 6 3 15 19 20San Jose Earthquakes 12 4 6 2 14 18 23Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 3 6 5 14 14 18New England Revolution 14 3 8 3 12 14 31Portland Timbers 11 3 6 2 11 14 22FC Cincinnati 13 3 8 2 11 11 23Sporting Kansas City 11 2 4 5 11 20 20Colorado Rapids 12 1 9 2 5 17 30

2015 MINNESOTA UNITED FC GOAL MAP2019 MLS WESTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS

2015 MINNESOTA UNITED FC GOAL MAP2019 MLS EASTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS

2015 MINNESOTA UNITED FC GOAL MAP2019 MLS SUPPORTERS’ SHIELD STANDINGS

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THIS WEEK IN MLS LAST WEEK IN MLS

SATURDAY, MAY 25 SATURDAY, MAY 18

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

THURSDAY, MAY 23

THURSDAY, MAY 16

vs | 6:00 p.m. CT 3-0

vs | 7:00 p.m. CT 2-1

vs | 2:30 p.m. CT 0-0

vs | 8:00 p.m. CT

1-1

2-1

2-2 0-0

0-1

vs | 6:00 p.m. CT

vs | 9:30 p.m. CT 2-0

vs | 6:30 p.m. CT vs | 7:00 p.m. CT

vs | 6:30 p.m. CT 4-1

vs | 8:00 p.m. CT 1-1

vs | 6:30 p.m. CT 0-0

VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC REAL SALT LAKE

MINNESOTA UNITED FC HOUSTON DYNAMO

CHICAGO FIRE MONTREAL IMPACT

REAL SALT LAKE

HOUSTON DYNAMO

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC

NEW YORK RED BULLS TORONTO FC

VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC

ORLANDO CITY SC

LOS ANGELES FOOTBALL CLUB LOS ANGELES FOOTBALL CLUB

FC CINCINNATI MINNESOTA UNITED FC

NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES

COLORADO RAPIDS SPORTING KANSAS CITY

PHILADELPHIA UNION PHILADELPHIA UNION

FC DALLAS TORONTO FC

HOUSTON DYNAMO D.C. UNITED

NEW YORK CITY FC NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION

ATLANTA UNITED FC

PORTLAND TIMBERS

ORLANDO CITY SC

VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC D.C. UNITED

ATLANTA UNITED FC

LA GALAXY

MONTREAL IMPACT FC DALLAS

NEW YORK RED BULLS COLUMBUS CREW SC

D.C. UNITED CHICAGO FIRE

COLUMBUS CREW SC MINNESOTA UNITED FC

PORTLAND TIMBERS SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC

SUNDAY, MAY 26 SUNDAY, MAY 19

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1-0

vs | 6:30 p.m. CT 5-1

0-1

SPORTING KANSAS CITY FC DALLAS

NEW YORK RED BULLS

TORONTO FC ORLANDO CITY SC

LA GALAXY

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC LOS ANGELES FOOTBALL CLUB

ATLANTA UNITED FC

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES FC CINCINNATI

COLORADO RAPIDS

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GOALS: Carlos Vela, Los Angeles Football Club (14) MIN: Darwin Quintero (5)

ASSISTS: Two players tied (7) MIN: Romain Metanire (5)

SHOTS: Carlos Vela, Los Angeles Football Club (79) MIN: Darwin Quintero (29)

SOG: Carlos Vela, Los Angeles Football Club (31) MIN: Darwin Quintero (10)

YELLOW CARDS: Anibal Godoy, San Jose Earthquakes (6) MIN: Romain Metanire (4)

RED CARDS: 35 players tied (1) MIN: Jan Gregus (1)

SAVES: Bill Hamid, D.C. United (51) MIN: Vito Mannone (32)

CLEAN SHEETS: Bill Hamid, D.C. United (7) MIN: Vito Mannone (4)

Landon Donovan MLS MVP: Josef Martinez, Atlanta United FC

Defender of the Year: Aaron Long, New York Red Bulls

Allstate Goalkeeper of the Year: Zack Steffen, Columbus Crew SC

Newcomer of the Year: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, LA Galaxy

AT&T Rookie of the Year: Corey Baird, Real Salt Lake

Coach of the Year: Gerardo Martino, Atlanta United FC

Comeback Player of the Year: Gyasi Zardes, Columbus Crew SC

Humanitarian of the Year: Matt Lampson, Minnesota United FC

Minnesota United FC plays in North America’s top professional soccer league, Major League Soccer (MLS). The league features 24 teams from across the United States and Canada.

After a successful bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 1994, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) founded MLS to bring a top-level soccer league back to the country for the first time since 1984, when the original NASL folded. The league was set to begin play in 1996 with 10 teams: Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew (SC), D.C. United, Dallas Burn (FC Dallas), Kansas City Wiz (Sporting Kansas City), Los Angeles Galaxy, New England Revolution, NY/NJ MetroStars (New York Red Bulls), San Jose Clash (Earthquakes) and Tampa Bay Mutiny.

The league’s first game was played on April 6, 1996 as the San Jose Clash played D.C. United in front of 31,000 fans at Spartan Stadium. The league drew large crowds in its opening season, pulling star power from around North America and building on the excitement of the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

As MLS has continued to grow, clubs have begun moving out of shared American football venues and into soccer-specific stadium, led by Columbus Crew (SC), who moved into the soccer-specific MAPFRE Stadium in 1999. Currently, 20 teams play in soccer-specific venues.

The league is split into the Eastern and Western Conferences. Each team plays 34 games during the season. Teams play all conference opponents twice, once at home and once on the road, and each team in the other conference once, with an even balance of home and away games. The top seven teams in each conference at the end of the year qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Starting in 2019, the league has adopted a new single-elimination format for the entirety of the MLS Cup Playoffs. The top seven teams in each conference qualify for postseason, with the regular-season conference champions receiving a first-round bye. The second through seventh seeds will play the opening round games, with the highest seed hosting games throughout the tournament. The winners will move on to join the one-seed teams in the conference semifinals. The winner of each conference championship will move on the the MLS Cup Final. The team with the best regular season record will host the final.

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2019 2018 TOTALPlaying at home 2-0-3 10-6-1 19-12-8Playing on the road 3-4-0 1-14-2 7-30-4Playing on grass 4-3-3 1-11-2 7-22-7Playing on artificial turf 1-1-0 10-9-1 19-20-5Wearing primary kit 3-1-1 10-10-2 19-18-6Wearing secondary kit 2-2-2 1-9-1 7-22-6Wearing alternate kit 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0vs. Western Conference 2-1-2 5-15-3 12-28-10vs. Eastern Conference 3-3-1 6-5-0 14-14-2Scoring first 4-1-2 10-3-0 22-6-2Allowing first 1-3-0 1-17-3 5-36-8Scoring 0 goals 0-1-1 0-8-0 0-18-2Scoring 1 goal 2-1-1 1-7-2 5-14-5Scoring 2 goals 1-1-0 6-5-1 9-9-4Scoring 3+ goals 2-1-1 4-0-0 12-1-1Allowing 0 goals 3-0-1 2-0-0 9-0-2Allowing 1 goal 1-0-1 6-2-2 9-5-5Allowing 2 goals 1-2-0 2-6-1 7-12-4Allowing 3+ goals 0-2-1 1-12-0 1-25-1Scoring in the 1st half 2-2-2 7-4-1 16-11-4Scoreless 1st half 3-2-1 4-16-2 10-31-8Scoring in the 2nd half 5-2-0 8-9-2 21-17-6Scoreless 2nd half 0-2-3 3-11-1 5-25-6Leading at halftime 1-0-1 5-2-0 9-2-1Trailing at halftime 0-3-0 0-13-2 0-27-6Tied at halftime 4-1-2 6-5-1 16-13-5Leading after 60 minutes 2-0-1 8-2-0 17-2-1Trailing after 60 minutes 0-1-0 0-16-2 0-32-4Tied after 60 minutes 3-3-2 3-2-1 9-8-7Leading after 75 minutes 4-1-0 10-1-0 22-2-0Trailing after 75 minutes 0-3-0 0-18-2 1-36-3Tied after 75 minutes 1-0-3 1-1-1 3-4-9

MLS RECORD (W-L-D) WHEN...

2019 TEAM STATS VS OPPONENTS

MINNESOTA UNITED 2019 SCHEDULE

MIN OPPShots 148 155Shots on Goal 43 50Accuracy 29% 32%Goals 20 18Fouls 148 130Offside 17 24Corners 70 59Yellow Cards 22 14Red Cards 2 0Saves 32 25Clean Sheets 4 2

DATE OPPONENT RESULT LOCATION3/02 at Vancouver Whitecaps 3-2 W BC Place3/09 at San Jose Earthquakes 3-0 W Avaya Stadium3/16 at LA Galaxy 2-3 L Dignity Health Sports Park3/30 at New England Revolution 1-2 L Gillette Stadium4/06 at New York Red Bulls 2-1 W Red Bull Arena4/13 New York City FC 3-3 D Allianz Field4/19 at Toronto FC 3-4 L BMO Field4/24 LA Galaxy 0-0 D Allianz Field4/28 D.C. United 1-0 W Allianz Field5/04 Seattle Sounders FC 1-1 D Allianz Field5/11 at Chicago Fire 0-2 L SeatGeek Stadium5/18 Columbus Crew SC 1-0 W Allianz Field5/22 Hertha Berlin* 0-1 L Allianz Field

TIME (CT)5/25 Houston Dynamo 7:00 p.m. Allianz Field5/29 at Atlanta United FC 6:00 p.m. Mercedes-Benz Stadium6/02 Philadelphia Union 3:00 p.m. Allianz Field6/08 at Colorado Rapids 8:00 p.m. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park6/25 at Forward Madison FC* 7:00 p.m. Breese Stevens Field6/29 FC Cincinnati 3:00 p.m. Allianz Field7/03 San Jose Earthquakes 7:00 p.m. Allianz Field7/06 at Montreal Impact 6:30 p.m. Stade Saputo7/13 FC Dallas 7:00 p.m. Allianz Field7/17 Aston Villa* 7:00 p.m. Allianz Field7/20 at Real Salt Lake 9:00 p.m. Rio Tinto Stadium7/27 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 7:00 p.m. Allianz Field8/04 Portland Timbers 3:00 p.m. Allianz Field8/10 at FC Dallas 7:00 p.m. Toyota Field8/14 Colorado Rapids 7:00 p.m. Allianz Field8/17 Orlando City SC 7:00 p.m. Allianz Field8/22 at Sporting Kansas City 8:30 p.m. Children’s Mercy Park9/01 at Los Angeles Football Club 9:30 p.m. Banc of California Stadium9/11 at Houston Dynamo 7:30 p.m. BBVA Compass Stadium9/15 Real Salt Lake 4:30 p.m. Allianz Field9/22 at Portland Timbers 3:00 p.m. Providence Park9/25 Sporting Kansas City 7:00 p.m. Allianz Field9/29 Los Angeles Football Club 6:00 p.m. Allianz Field10/06 at Seattle Sounders FC 3:00 p.m. CenturyLink Field

MINNESOTA UNITED SCORING FREQUENCY - MLS ONLY

Range 0-15 16-30 31-45 45+ 46-60 61-75 76-90 90+/ET Total

2019For 1 5 3 0 4 6 2 0 20

Against 2 5 4 0 0 3 4 0 18

2018For 5 7 5 2 12 9 9 0 49

Against 10 10 11 0 13 10 9 8 71

TOTALFor 10 17 15 2 29 23 17 3 116

Against 26 21 24 3 26 21 23 14 157

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^ Includes own goals and players transferred out

2015 MINNESOTA UNITED FC GOAL MAPMINNESOTA UNITED 2019 FIELD PLAYER STATISTICS - REGULAR SEASON

2015 MINNESOTA UNITED FC GOAL MAPNo. Name (JERSEY NAME) GP ST MIN SHT SV GA GAA PG PA W L T SO

1 MANNONE, Vito 12 12 1080 50 32 18 1.50 1 1 5 4 3 4

33 SHUTTLEWORTH, Bobby 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

97 ST. CLAIR, Dayne 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

MIN TOTALS 50 32 18 1.50 1 1 5 4 3 4

No. Pos. Name (JERSEY NAME) GP ST MIN G A SHT SOG FC FS OFF CK C E6 M ALONSO, Osvaldo 12 12 1080 1 1 6 2 20 31 0 0 3 015 D BOXALL, Michael 8 8 720 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 099 F DANLADI, Abu 9 3 328 1 0 10 1 5 5 1 0 2 031 M DOTSON, Hassani 4 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 013 M FINLAY, Ethan 12 7 580 1 1 8 2 4 9 1 0 0 077 D GASPER, Chase 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 08 M GREGUS, Jan 11 11 989 1 3 15 5 16 8 0 52 1 110 M IBARRA, Miguel 9 7 682 1 0 9 2 6 6 1 0 2 011 M Ibarra, ROMARIO 8 4 381 2 1 12 8 4 2 3 0 1 014 D KALLMAN, Brent 9 7 651 0 1 1 0 6 2 1 0 1 02 D MANLEY, Carter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 017 M MARTIN, Collin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 019 D METANIRE, Romain 12 12 1080 0 5 5 1 12 8 0 0 4 04 D MILLER, Eric 5 4 345 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 07 M MOLINO, Kevin 3 2 148 0 0 2 0 2 3 0 0 0 012 M OLUM, Lawrence 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 022 D OMSBERG, Wyatt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 03 D OPARA, Ike 10 10 894 1 0 5 1 6 2 0 0 1 0

25 M/F Quintero, DARWIN JR 11 9 810 5 3 29 10 11 15 5 18 2 09 F Rodriguez, ANGELO 12 9 812 4 1 24 6 21 18 5 0 1 0

20 M SCHULLER, Rasmus 11 8 654 0 0 10 0 14 6 0 0 1 023 F TOYE, Mason 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

MIN TOTALS^ 20 16 148 43 148 130 17 70 22 2

MINNESOTA UNITED 2019 GOALKEEPING STATISTICS - REGULAR SEASON

MLS TEAM OF THE WEEKDarwin Quintero (M)Week 1, Week 2Francisco Calvo (D)Week 1*Romain Metanire (D)Week 2, Week 9, Week 12Osvaldo Alonso (M)Week 2*Ike Opara (D)Week 6, Week 10Vito Mannone (GK)Week 6*Ethan Finlay (M)Week 12

2015 MINNESOTA UNITED FC GOAL MAPMINNESOTA UNITED 2019 INDIVIDUAL HONORS

* On bench

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+ - Free Kick * - Corner Kick ^ - Penalty Kick # - Throw In

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# Player Date Opponent Min1 Darwin Quintero March 2 Vancouver 37 ^2 Francisco Calvo March 2 Vancouver 663 Romario Ibarra March 2 Vancouver 704 Darwin Quintero March 9 San Jose 49 ^5 Miguel Ibarra March 9 San Jose 526 Own Goal March 9 San Jose 75 +7 Jan Gregus March 16 LA 758 Angelo Rodriguez March 16 LA 879 Darwin Quintero March 30 New England 26 ^10 Abu Danladi April 6 New York 3411 Romario Ibarra April 6 New York 5012 Osvaldo Alonso April 13 New York City 1313 Angelo Rodriguez April 13 New York City 2014 Own Goal April 13 New York City 3215 Darwin Quintero April 19 Toronto 1716 Angelo Rodriguez April 19 Toronto 5717 Darwin Quintero April 19 Toronto 70 ^18 Angelo Rodriguez April 28 D.C. 8219 Ike Opara May 4 Seattle 26 +20 Ethan Finlay May 18 Columbus 70 *

2015 MINNESOTA UNITED FC GOAL MAPGOAL INFORMATION

2015 MINNESOTA UNITED FC GOAL MAP2019 MINNESOTA UNITED GOAL MAP - REGULAR SEASON

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Stat Year #

Goals 2018 49

Assists 2018 46

Yellow Cards 2018 72

Red Cards 2018 7

Points 2017 & 2018 36

Wins 2018 11

Losses 2018 20

Draws 2017 6

Shutouts 2017 5

Goals Allowed 2018 71

Stat #

Wins 26

Losses 44

Draws 13

Points 88

Goals 116

Assists 103

Shutouts 12

Yellow Cards 167

Red Cards 12

Goals Allowed 162

Consecutive Wins (Overall) 3 7/14/2018 - 7/22/2018

Consecutive Wins (Home) 4 7/4/2018 - 7/22/2018

Consecutive Wins (Away) 2 3/2/2019 - 3/9/2019

Consecutive Games Unbeaten (Overall) 3 9/15/2018 - 9/29/2018

Consecutive Games Unbeaten (Home) 5 4/13/2019 - Present

Consecutive Games Unbeaten (Away) 2 3/2/2019 - 3/9/2019

Consecutive Losses (Overall) 4 3/24/2018 - 4/22/2018

Consecutive Losses (Home) 2 10/13/2018 - 10/21/2018

Consecutive Losses (Away) 8 3/24/2018 - 7/28/2018

Consecutive Clean Sheets (Overall) 2 4/24/2019 - 4/28/2019

Consecutive Clean Sheets (Home) 2 4/24/2019 - 4/28/2019

MINNESOTA UNITED ALL-TIME TEAM RECORDS

ALL-TIME STATS ALL COMPETITIONSREGULAR SEASON TEAM RECORDS

ALL-TIME INDIVIDUAL RECORDS (MLS ONLY) ALL-TIME INDIVIDUAL RECORDS (ALL COMPETITIONS)

Game Season MNUFC Career3 GoalsDarwin Quintero, 7/4/18

14 GoalsChristian Ramirez, 2017

21 GoalsChristian Ramirez

2 Assists11 times

15 AssistsDarwin Quintero, 2018

18 AssistsDarwin Quintero

7 ShotsAngelo Rodriguez, 9/12/18

78 ShotsDarwin Quintero, 2018

107 ShotsDarwin Quintero

4 Shots on GoalThree times

34 Shots on GoalChristian Ramirez, 2017

47 Shots on GoalChristian Ramirez

9 SavesBobby Shuttleworth,5/20/18

116 SavesBobby Shuttleworth, 2017

219 SavesBobby Shuttleworth

2955 MinutesJerome Thiesson, 2017

5398 MinutesFrancisco Calvo

10 WinsBobby Shuttleworth, 2017

19 WinsBobby Shuttleworth

5 Clean SheetsBobby Shuttleworth, 2017

7 Clean SheetsBobby Shuttleworth

33 AppearancesJerome Thiesson, 2017 Bobby Shuttleworth, 2017 Miguel Ibarra, 2018

71 AppearancesMiguel Ibarra

33 Consecutive Apps.Jerome Thiesson, 2017 Bobby Shuttleworth, 2017

36 Consecutive Apps.Jerome ThiessonIbson

Game Season MNUFC Career3 GoalsDarwin Quintero, 7/4/18

14 GoalsChristian Ramirez, 2017

21 GoalsChristian Ramirez

2 Assists11 times

14 AssistsDarwin Quintero, 2018

18 AssistsDarwin Quintero

7 ShotsAngelo Rodriguez, 9/12/18

77 ShotsDarwin Quintero, 2018

107 ShotsChristian Ramirez

4 Shots on GoalThree times

34 Shots on GoalChristian Ramirez, 2017

50 Shots on GoalChristian Ramirez

9 SavesBobby Shuttleworth,5/20/18

116 SavesBobby Shuttleworth, 2017

223 SavesBobby Shuttleworth

2970 MinutesJerome Thiesson, 2017

5398 MinutesFrancisco Calvo

10 WinsBobby Shuttleworth, 2017

19 WinsBobby Shuttleworth

5 Clean SheetsBobby Shuttleworth, 2017

8 Clean SheetsBobby Shuttleworth

34 AppearancesJerome Thiesson, 2017 Miguel Ibarra, 2018

72 AppearancesMiguel Ibarra

34 Consecutive Apps.Jerome Thiesson, 2017

37 Consecutive Apps.Jerome ThiessonIbson

Consecutive Clean Sheets (Away) 1 3/9/2019

Consecutive Games with Goals Scored (Overall) 9 10/21/2018 - 4/19/2019

Consecutive Games with Goals Scored (Home) 7 7/4/2018 - 9/29/2018

Consecutive Games with Goals Scored (Away) 10 9/12/2018 - 4/19/2019

Consecutive Games without a Goal (Overall) 3 7/4/2017 - 7/22/2017

Consecutive Games without a Goal (Home) 3 7/4/2017 - 7/22/2017

Consecutive Games without a Goal (Away) 2 8/18/2018 - 8/25/2018

Largest Margin of Victory 4 Two Times vs. DC, LAFC

Largest Margin of Defeat 5 3/12/2017 vs. Atlanta

Most Goals Scored in a Game 5 7/22/2018 vs. LAFC

Most Goals Conceded in a Game 6 3/12/2017 vs. Atlanta

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Last home win 1-0 vs. Columbus Crew SC 5/18/2019Last home loss 1-3 vs. LA Galaxy 10/21/2018Last home draw 1-1 vs. Seattle Sounders FC 5/4/2019

Last away win 2-1 @ New York Red Bulls 4/6/2019Last away loss 0-2 @ Chicago Fire 5/11/2019Last away draw 0-0 vs. LA Galaxy 4/24/2019

Held scoreless 0-2 L @ Chicago Fire 5/11/2019Scored 1 goal 1-0 W vs. Columbus Crew SC 5/18/2019Scored 2 goals 2-1 W @ New York Red Bulls 4/6/2019Scored 3+ goals 3-4 L @ Toronto FC 4/19/2019

Clean sheet 1-0 W vs. Columbus Crew SC 5/18/2019Allowed 1 goal 1-1 D vs. Seattle Sounders FC 5/4/2019Allowed 2 goals 0-2 L @ Chicago Fire 5/11/2019Allowed 3+ goals 3-4 L @ Toronto FC 4/19/2019

Scored hat trick Darwin Quintero, vs. TOR 7/4/2018Multi-goal game Darwin Quintero (2G), @ TOR 4/19/2019Multi-assist game Darwin Quintero (2A), @ VAN 3/2/2019Multi-point game Darwin Quintero (2G), @ TOR 4/19/2019Sent off Gregus/Calvo, @ TOR 4/19/2019Successful PK Darwin Quintero, @ TOR 4/19/2019Unsuccessful PK Kevin Molino, @ TOR 5/13/2017GK penalty save Bobby Shuttleworth, vs. FCD 9/23/2017M

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Scored hat trick Josef Martinez, ATL 3/12/2017Multi-goal game Pozuelo/Hamilton (2G), TOR 4/19/2019Multi-assist game Dockal, Rosenberry (2A), PHI 10/6/2018Multi-point game Pozuelo (2G/1A)/Hamilton (2G), TOR 4/19/2019Sent off Tommy Smith, COL 10/13/2018Successful PK Jonathan dos Santos, LA 3/16/2019Unsuccessful PK Mauro Diaz, FCD 9/23/2017GK penalty save Alex Bono, TOR 5/13/2017

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* Indicates a game in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. All other achievements reflect league play. Current as of 5/20/2019.

First game 1-5 loss against Portland, Portland, OR, 3/3/2017

First win 4-2 win against Real Salt Lake Minneapolis, MN, 4/1/2017

First home game 1-6 loss against Atlanta, Minneapolis, MN, 3/12/2017

First draw 2-2 against Colorado, Commerce City, CO, 3/18/2017

First goal Christian Ramirez in 1-5 loss against Portland, Portland, OR, 3/3/2017

First home goal Kevin Molino in 1-6 loss against Atlanta, Minneapolis, MN, 3/12/2017

First assist Johan Venegas to Christian Ramirez in 1-5 loss against Portland, Portland, OR, 3/3/2017

First clean sheet Bobby Shuttleworth in 1-0 win against Colorado, Minneapolis, MN, 4/23/2017

First caution Johan Venegas against Portland, Portland, OR, 3/3/2017

First ejection Justin Davis against Colorado Commerce City, CO, 3/18/2017

MOST RECENT TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS MOST RECENT INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS

MINNESOTA UNITED FIRSTS

MINNESOTA UNITED ALL-TIME INDIVIDUAL HONORS

MLS PLAYER OF THE WEEKKevin Molino (M)Week 31, 2017Darwin Quintero (M)Week 19, 2018

MLS SAVE OF THE WEEKBobby Shuttleworth (GK)Week 5, 2017

MLS ALL-STARFrancisco Calvo (D)2018Darwin Quintero (M)2018

HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEARMatt Lampson (GK)2018

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2019 Games: Total Home AwaySeason GP W L D GF GA GP W L D GF GA GP W L D GF GA

5/11 @ Chicago 0-2 L 2017 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 12018 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 02019 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2All Time 3 2 1 0 4 4 1 1 0 0 2 1 2 1 1 0 2 3

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Abu Danladi (2); CHI – Four players tied (1)

ATLA

NTA


5/29 @ Atlanta 6:00 p.m. 2017 2 1 1 0 4 8 1 0 1 0 1 6 1 1 0 0 3 22018 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 02019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0All Time 3 1 2 0 4 9 2 0 2 0 1 7 1 1 0 0 3 2

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Kevin Molino (2); ATL – Josef Martinez (3)

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6/8 @ Colorado 8:00 p.m. 2017 2 1 0 1 3 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 28/14 @ Minnesota 7:00 p.m. 2018 2 0 2 0 2 5 1 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 2 3

2019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0All Time 4 1 3 1 5 7 2 1 1 0 1 2 2 0 1 1 4 5

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Christian Ramirez, Miguel Ibarra (2); COL – Seven players tied (1)

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10/28 @ Columbus 1-0 W 2017 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 02018 1 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 32019 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0All Time 3 1 2 0 3 4 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 2 3

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Francisco Calvo (2); CLB –Gyasi Zardes (3)

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7/13 @ Minnesota 7:00 p.m. 2017 2 1 1 0 4 3 1 1 0 0 4 1 1 0 1 0 0 28/10 @ FC Dallas 7:00 p.m. 2018 2 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 2

2019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0All Time 4 1 3 0 4 6 2 1 1 0 4 2 2 0 2 0 0 4

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Four players tied (1); FCD – Michael Barrios (2)

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4/28 @ Minnesota 1-0 W 2017 1 1 0 0 4 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 02018 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 22019 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0All Time 3 2 1 0 6 2 2 2 0 0 5 0 1 0 1 0 1 2

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Angelo Rodriguez (2); DC – Two players tied (1)

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5/25 @ Minnesota 7:00 p.m. 2017 3 0 1 2 3 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 3 49/11 @ Houston 7:30 p.m. 2018 2 1 1 0 2 4 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 3

2019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0All Time 5 1 2 2 5 8 2 1 0 1 2 1 3 0 2 1 3 7

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Four players tied (1); HOU – Alberth Elis (4)

MINNESOTA UNITED ALL-TIME HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS

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TTI 2019 Games: Total Home Away

Season GP W L D GF GA GP W L D GF GA GP W L D GF GA6/29 @ Minnesota 3:00 p.m. 2019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

All Time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Leading Scorers in series: MIN – None; CIN – None

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8/17 @ Minnesota 7:00 p.m. 2017 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 02018 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 12019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0All Time 2 2 0 0 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 2 1

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Ethan Finlay (2); ORL – Yoshimar Yotun (1)

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4/06 @ New York 2-1 W 2017 1 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 02018 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 32019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0All Time 2 0 2 0 0 6 1 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 3

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Angelo Rodriguez, Abu Danladi (1); NY – Bradley Wright-Phillips (3)

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PHIA 2019 Games: Total Home Away

Season GP W L D GF GA GP W L D GF GA GP W L D GF GA6/02 @ Philadelphia 3:00 p.m. 2017 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

2018 1 0 1 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 52019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0All Time 2 0 1 1 2 6 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 5

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Ethan Finlay (1); PHI – Fafa Picault (2)


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4/13 @ Minnesota 3-3 D 2017 1 0 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 32018 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 02019 1 0 0 1 3 3 1 0 0 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0All Time 3 1 1 1 6 7 2 0 0 1 5 4 1 0 1 0 1 3

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Angelo Rodriguez (3); NYC – Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (2)

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7/06 @ Montreal 6:30 p.m. 2017 1 1 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 22018 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 02019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0All Time 2 2 0 0 5 2 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 3 2

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Christian Ramirez (2); MTL – Patrice Bernier, Blerim Dzemaili (1)

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3/30 @ New England 1-2 L 2017 1 0 1 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 52018 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 02019 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 2All Time 3 1 2 0 5 8 1 1 0 0 2 1 2 0 2 0 3 8

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Darwin Quintero (2); NE – Juan Agudelo (2)

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3/16 @ LA 2-3 L 2017 2 0 2 0 1 5 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 34/24 @ Minnesota 0-0 D 2018 2 0 1 1 3 5 1 0 1 0 1 3 1 0 0 1 2 2

2019 2 0 1 1 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 3All Time 6 0 4 2 6 13 3 0 2 1 2 5 3 0 2 1 4 8

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Angelo Rodriguez (2); Romain Alessandrini (4)

LAFC


9/01 @ LA 9:30 p.m. 2018 2 1 1 0 5 3 1 1 0 0 5 1 1 0 1 0 0 29/29 @ Minnesota 6:30 p.m. 2019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

All Time 2 1 1 0 5 3 1 1 0 0 5 1 1 0 1 0 0 2Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Christian Ramirez (2); LAFC – Three players tied (1)

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5/04 @ Minnesota 1-1 D 2017 2 0 2 0 1 6 1 0 1 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 1 210/06 @ Seattle 3:00 p.m. 2018 2 0 2 0 2 5 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 1 0 1 3

2019 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0All Time 5 0 4 1 4 12 3 0 2 1 2 7 2 0 2 0 2 5

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Four players tied (1); SEA – Clint Dempsey, Will Bruin (3)

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8/22 @ Kansas City 8:30 p.m. 2017 3 1 1 1 3 4 2 1 0 1 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 39/25 @ Minnesota 7:00 p.m. 2018 3 0 2 1 2 7 1 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 2 0 1 6

2019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0All Time 6 1 3 2 5 11 3 1 0 2 4 2 3 0 3 0 1 9

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Five players tied (1); SKC – Diego Rubio (3)

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4/19 @ Toronto 3-4 L 2017 1 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 32018 1 1 0 0 4 3 1 1 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 02019 1 0 1 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 4All Time 3 1 2 0 9 10 1 1 0 0 4 3 2 0 2 0 5 7

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Darwin Quintero (5); TOR – Jordan Hamilton (3)

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3/02 @ Vancouver 3-2 W 2017 2 0 1 1 2 5 1 0 0 1 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 37/27 @ Minnesota 7:00 p.m. 2018 2 1 1 0 3 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 4

2019 1 1 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 2All Time 5 2 2 1 8 11 2 1 0 1 3 2 3 1 2 0 4 9

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Francisco Calvo (2); VAN – Alphonso Davies (4)

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8/04 @ Minnesota 3:00 p.m. 2017 2 1 1 0 4 7 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 0 1 0 1 59/22 @ Portland 3:00p.m. 2018 2 1 1 0 5 5 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 0 1 0 2 3

2019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0All Time 4 2 2 0 9 12 2 2 0 0 6 4 2 0 2 0 3 8

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Christian Ramirez, Romario Ibarra (2); POR – Diego Valeri (4)

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AKE 2019 Games: Total Home Away

Season GP W L D GF GA GP W L D GF GA GP W L D GF GA7/20 @ Salt Lake 9:00 p.m. 2017 2 1 1 0 4 3 1 1 0 0 4 2 1 0 1 0 0 19/15 @ Minnesota 4:30 p.m. 2018 2 1 0 1 4 3 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 0 0 1 1 1

2019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0All Time 4 2 1 1 8 6 2 2 0 0 7 4 2 0 1 1 1 2

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Christian Ramirez (2); RSL – Yura Movsisyan, Joao Plata (2)

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3/09 @ San Jose 3-0 W 2017 2 0 2 0 2 4 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 37/03 @ Minnesota 7:00 p.m. 2018 2 0 2 0 3 6 1 0 1 0 1 3 1 0 1 0 2 3

2019 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0All Time 5 1 4 0 8 10 2 0 2 0 1 4 3 1 2 0 7 6

Leading Scorers in series: MIN – Kevin Molino (2); SJ – Danny Hoesen (4)

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VAN 3/2 GK Mannone LB Calvo CB Boxall CB Opara RB Metanire DM Alonso DM Gregus LM Schuller RM Ibarra CM Quintero CF Romario

Score: MIN 3-2 VAN Attendance: 27,837 Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia

SJ 3/9 GK Mannone LB Calvo CB Boxall CB Opara RB Metanire DM Alonso DM Gregus LM Schuller RM Ibarra CM Quintero CF Romario

Score: MIN 3-0 SJ Attendance: 16,411 Venue: Avaya Stadium, San Jose, California

LA 3/16 GK Mannone LB Calvo CB Boxall CB Opara RB Metanire DM Alonso DM Gregus LM Schuller RM Ibarra CM Quintero CF Romario

Score: MIN 2-3 LA Attendance: 21,177 Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California

NE 3/30 GK Mannone LB Calvo CB Boxall CB Opara RB Metanire DM Alonso DM Gregus LM Ibarra RM Finlay CM Quintero CF Rodriguez

Score: MIN 1-2 NE Attendance: 10,657 Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

NY 4/6 GK Mannone LCB Boxall CB Opara RCB Kallman LB Calvo DM Alonso DM Gregus RB Metanire LW Danladi RW Finlay CF Rodriguez

Score: MIN 2-1 NY Attendance: 15,706 Venue: Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey

NYC 4/13 GK Mannone LB Calvo CB Boxall CB Opara RB Metanire DM Alonso DM Gregus LM Romario RM Finlay CM Quintero CF Rodriguez

Score: MIN 3-3 NYC Attendance: 19,796 Venue: Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota

TOR 4/19 GK Mannone LB Calvo CB Kallman CB Boxall RB Metanire DM Alonso DM Gregus LM Schuller RM Finlay CM Quintero CF Rodriguez

Score: MIN 3-4 TOR Attendance: 22,651 Venue: BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario

LA 4/24 GK Mannone LB Miller CB Kallman CB Opara RB Metanire DM Alonso DM Schuller LM Molino RM Danladi CM Quintero CF Rodriguez

Score: MIN 0-0 LA Attendance: 19,776 Venue: Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota

DC 4/28 GK Mannone LB Miller CB Kallman CB Opara RB Metanire DM Alonso DM Gregus LM Schuller RM Danladi CM Quintero CF Rodriguez

Score: MIN 1-0 DC Attendance: 19,620 Venue: Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota

SEA 5/4 GK Mannone LB Miller CB Kallman CB Opara RB Metanire DM Alonso DM Gregus LM Schuller RM Finlay CM Ibarra CF Rodriguez

Score: MIN 1-1 SEA Attendance: 19,832 Venue: Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota

CHI 5/11 GK Mannone LB Miller CB Kallman CB Opara RB Metanire DM Alonso DM Gregus LM Schuller RM Finlay CM Ibarra CF Rodriguez

Score: MIN 0-2 CHI Attendance: 11,531 Venue: SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, Illinois

CLB 5/18 GK Mannone LB Ibarra CB Kallman CB Boxall RB Metanire DM Alonso DM Gregus LM Molino RM Finlay CM Quintero CF Rodriguez

Score: MIN 1-0 CLB Attendance: 19,600 Venue: Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota

BSC 5/22 GK St. Clair LB Ibarra CB Omsberg CB Boxall RB Dotson DM Olum DM Martin LM Schuller RM Toye CM Molino CF Danladi

Score: MIN 0-1 BSC Attendance: 18,703 Venue: Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota

2019 MINNESOTA UNITED STARTING LINEUPS - ALL COMPETITIONS

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2015 MINNESOTA UNITED FC GOAL MAPMINNESOTA UNITED NUMERICAL ROSTER AND PRONUNCIATIONSNo. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown First Name Last Name

1 Vito Mannone GK 6’2” 170 Desio, Italy VEE-toh mah-KNOW-nay2 Carter Manley D 5’11 170 Elkridge, Maryland3 Ike Opara D 6’2” 180 Durham, North Carolina oh-PAR-uh

4 Eric Miller D 6’0” 175 Woodbury, Minnesota

6 Osvaldo Alonso M 5’11” 155 San Cristobal, Cuba

8 Jan Gregus M 6’3” 170 Nitra, Slovakia YAHN GREY-goosh7 Kevin Molino M 5'8" 155 Carenage, Trinidad and Tobago moh-LEE-no9 Angelo Rodriguez F 5’11” 176 Isla de San Andres, Colombia ahn-JEL-oh

10 Miguel Ibarra M 5'6" 145 Lancaster, California ee-BAHR-ah

11 Romario Ibarra M 5’9” 169 Atuntaqui, Ecuador row-MAHR-ee-oh ee-BAHR-ah

12 Lawrence Olum M 6’2” 185 Nairobi, Kenya OH-luhm13 Ethan Finlay M 5’9” 165 Marshfield, Wisconsin FIN-lay

14 Brent Kallman D 6'2" 190 Woodbury, Minnesota CALL-man15 Michael Boxall D 6’2” 200 Auckland, New Zealand17 Collin Martin M 5'11" 150 Chevy Chase, Maryland

19 Romain Metanire D 5’10” 159 Metz, France row-MAHN meht-AH-neer20 Rasmus Schuller M 5'10" 148 Espoo, Finland RAHS-mus SHOO-ler

22 Wyatt Omsberg D 6’4” 180 Scarborough, Maine AHMS-berg23 Mason Toye F 6’3” 180 South Orange, New Jersey TOY25 Darwin Quintero M/F 5’5” 142 Tumaco, Colombia kheen-TARE-oh

31 Hassani Dotson M 5’11” 170 Federal Way, Washington33 Bobby Shuttleworth GK 6'2" 205 Tonawanda, New York

77 Chase Gasper D 6’0” 185 Alexandria, Virginia97 Dayne St. Clair GK 6’3” 165 Pickering, Ontario99 Abu Danladi F 5'10" 170 Takoradi, Ghana ah-BOO dahn-LAH-dee

Position Name Yrs. w/ Club Hometown First Name Last NameHead Coach Adrian Heath 3 Newcastle-under-Lyme, EnglandAssistant Coach Ian Fuller 4 Ellensburg, Washington

Assistant Coach Mark Watson 3 Vancouver, British ColumbiaGoalkeeper Coach John Pascarella 2 Vineland, New Jersey

Head Athletic Trainer Stacey Hardin 3 Fairfield, California

Sporting Director Manny Lagos 9 Saint Paul, Minn. LAH-gohsDir. of Player Personnel Amos Magee 3 Saint Paul, Minn. AY-mos

2015 MINNESOTA UNITED FC GOAL MAPMINNESOTA UNITED TECHNICAL STAFF AND PRONUNCIATIONS

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MINNESOTA UNITED PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES

#15 MICHAEL BOXALL | DEFENDERHeight: 6’2” Weight: 200 Birthdate: 8/18/1988 Hometown: Auckland, New ZealandPrevious Club: SuperSport United Acquired: Signed 7/12/2017

New Zealand international Boxall joined MNUFC on July 12, 2017 after representing his country at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia. In his first full season with MNUFC, Boxall started all 32 games of 2018 and scored his first goal with the club on Aug. 11 against LA Galaxy and his second – the winner – in a 3-2 result over Portland on Sept. 22.

#6 OSVALDO ALONSO | MIDFIELDERHeight: 5’11” Weight: 155 Birthdate: 11/11/1985 Hometown: San Cristobal, CubaPrevious Club: Seattle Sounders FC Acquired: Signed 1/10/2019

Cuban midfielder, Alonso joined MNUFC January 10, 2019 after spending ten seasons with the Seattle Sounders. A proven leader, MLS Cup Champion and four-time MLS All-Star, the “Honey Badger” brings a wealth of MLS experience and tenacity to the Loons’ midfield. In 2018, he started 21 games in 25 game appearances, and for the sixth time in his 10-year career, recorded three assists during the regular season.

#99 ABU DANLADI | FORWARDHeight: 5’10” Weight: 170 Birthdate: 10/18/1995 Hometown: Takoradi, GhanaPrevious Club: UCLA Acquired: SuperDraft (#1 Pick) 1/13/2017

Danladi was selected No. 1 overall by MNUFC in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. He had a superb debut season with the Loons, tallying eight goals — including four winners — and three assists in 27 games (15 starts) and finishing second in MLS Rookie of the Year voting. While he missed most of the 2018 season due to injury, Danladi played in 15 games, marking his first goal of 2018 at Vancouver on July 28 and his first assist against LA Galaxy August 11.

#31 HASSANI DOTSON | MIDFIELDERHeight: 5’11” Weight: 170 Birthdate: 8/6/1997 Hometown: Federal Way, WashingtonPrevious Club: Oregon State Acquired: SuperDraft (#31 Pick) 1/11/2018

Dotson was selected 31st overall in the second round of the 2019 MLS SuperDraft. The midfielder played college soccer at Oregon State, where he was named to the USC Second Team All-Far West Region, the Second Team All Pacific 12 Conference and was a Pacific 12 Conference Academic Honorable Mention in his senior year. At 5-foot-11-inches and 170 lbs, Dotson has the potential to be a big presence in the defensive midfield position and provides the Loons depth at a position of need.

#13 ETHAN FINLAY | MIDFIELDERHeight: 5’9” Weight: 165 Birthdate: 8/6/1990 Hometown: Marshfield, WisconsinPrevious Club: Columbus Crew SC Acquired: Trade 8/9/2017

Duluth-native Finlay joined MNUFC on August 9, 2017 and debuted with the club on August 20 at SEA, scoring his first goal in a 2-1 defeat. Finley started seven games in 2018 and scored his first two goals of the season, March 10 at Orlando and his first assist March 17 against Chicago. He suffered an ACL injury in April and was out the remainder of the season.

#77 CHASE GASPER | DEFENDERHeight: 6’0” Weight: 185 Birthdate: 1/25/1996 Hometown: Alexandria, VirginiaPrevious Club: Univeristy of Maryland Acquired: SuperDraft (Pick #15) 1/11/2019

Gasper was selected 15th overall in the first round of the 2019 MLS SuperDraft from Maryland where he helped lead the Terrapins to the 2018 NCAA National Championship. The fullback began his college career at UCLA, where he was named to the Pacific 12 All-Freshman Second Team in 2014. Gasper has represented the United States at multiple levels, with nine appearances for the U21 team and 12 for the U18 team.

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MINNESOTA UNITED PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES CONTINUED

#8 JAN GREGUS | MIDFIELDERHeight: 6’3” Weight: 170 Birthdate: 1/29/1991 Hometown: Nitra, SlovakiaPrevious Club: FC Copenhagen Acquired: Signed 12/20/2018

The Slovakia international joined MNUFC as the club’s third Designated Player. He began his professional career in Slovakia at his hometown club, FC Nitra, in 2009. Gregus spent the next seven years of his career playing for Banik Ostrava where he made 100 appearances, scoring four goals. In 2016, Gregus joined one of the biggest clubs in Europe, FC Copenhagen and appeared in the 2016 UEFA Champions League. Gregus debuted with the Slovakia national team on March 31, 2015 against Czech Republic. He has since been capped 22 times for the Slovakia senior team, scoring two goals.

#10 MIGUEL IBARRA | MIDFIELDERHeight: 5’4” Weight: 145 Birthdate: 3/15/1990 Hometown: Lancaster, CaliforniaPrevious Club: Club Leon Acquired: Transfer 1/7/2017

Ibarra returned to Minnesota ahead of the 2017 season after a year and a half with Club Leon in Liga MX. During his earlier tenure with MNUFC (2012–15), he earned a pair of NASL Best XI appearances, a Golden Ball Award (MVP) and was the first U.S. lower-division player to be called up to the U.S. national team since 2005. In 2018, Ibarra started 31 of 33 games played and marked seven goals and eight assists. With his seventh assist versus Seattle, Ibarra set a career club record.

#11 ROMARIO IBARRA | MIDFIELDERHeight: 5’9” Weight: 169 Birthdate: 9/24/1994 Hometown: Atuntaqui, EcuadorPrevious Club: CD Universidad Catolica Acquired: Transfer 7/9/2018

Ibarra joined MNUFC from Universidad Católica on July 9 after featuring for the top clubs in his native Ecuador for much of his young career. The Ecuadorian international made his MNUFC debut on July 22 against LAFC and scored his first goal on August 11 at LA. He finished the 2018 season with three goals across nine games. At the international level, he received his first call-up to the Ecuador national team in October 2017 for the final round of CONMEBOL qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and now has three goals in four games after striking as a sub in a 2-0 friendly win vs. Guatemala on Sept. 11.

#14 BRENT KALLMAN | DEFENDERHeight: 6’2” Weight: 190 Birthdate: 10/4/1990 Hometown: Woodbury, MinnesotaPrevious Club: Minnesota United FC Acquired: Signed 1/23/2017

Kallman has spent his entire pro career with MNUFC after first joining the club in 2013. With his signing in January 2017, he became the first Minnesotan to join the Loons in MLS. He made 23 appearances (23 starts) during the inaugural season, contributing two goals and captaining the side on a number of occasions. In 2018, Kallman started 22 of 24 games played across 1,953 minutes.

#2 CARTER MANLEY | DEFENDERHeight: 5’11” Weight: 170 Birthdate: 4/29/1996 Hometown: Elkridge MarylandPrevious Club: Duke University Acquired: SuperDraft (#23 Pick) 1/19/2018

Manley was selected 23rd overall by MNUFC in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft from Duke University. He made his professional debut with the Loons on March 24 at NYRB and earned his first assist on April 14 at POR. Over his career as a three-year starter with the Blue Devils, he played in 58 matches — starting 52 times — adding a goal and 12 assists from his role as an attack-minded outside back.

#1 VITO MANNONE | GOALKEEPERHeight: 6’2” Weight: 170 Birthdate: 3/2/1988 Hometown: Desio, ItalyPrevious Club: Reading FC Acquired: Loan 2/10/2018

Mannone joined MNUFC from England’s Reading FC on February 10, 2019. The 30-year-old goalkeeper first joined the Royals in a transfer from Sunderland in 2017. During his two seasons with Reading FC, Mannone played 4,230 minutes across 47 games, earning eight clean sheets. Mannone began his professional career at 17 years old when he was signed by the Premier League’s Arsenal in 2006 and made his Arsenal debut the following year during the 2007–08 season.

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#17 COLLIN MARTIN | MIDFIELDERHeight: 5’11” Weight: 150 Birthdate: 11/9/1994 Hometown: Chevy Chase, MarylandPrevious Club: D.C United Acquired: Trade 1/3/2017

A young, creative midfielder, Martin made seven starts (11 appearances) for the Loons during the 2017 campaign after joining the squad via a trade with D.C. United on January 3, 2017. In 2018, Martin started five of 12 games played with one assist on April 28 vs. HOU. He has represented the United States at U14, U15 and U17 levels and was the only high school junior to train with the U20 squad in January 2012.

#19 ROMAIN METANIRE | DEFENDERHeight: 5’10” Weight: 159 Birthdate: 3/28/1990 Hometown: Metz, FrancePrevious Club: Stade Reims Acquired: Signed 1/25/2019

Metanire joined MNUFC from Ligue 1’s Reims on January 25, 2019. The 28-year-old defender joined his previous club in 2017, helping them win Ligue 2 in 2017–18 and earn promotion to Ligue 1 for the 2018–19 season. During his time with Reims, Metanire played 5,071 minutes across 59 league games, earning five assists, and 210 minutes in two cup games. Metanire was called up to the Madagascar national team in 2018 and has made three appearances since, including his debut in a 2-2 draw with Senegal during 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifying.

#7 KEVIN MOLINO | MIDFIELDERHeight: 5’8” Weight: 155 Birthdate: 6/17/1990 Hometown: Carenage, Trinidad and TobagoPrevious Club: Orlando City SC Acquired: Trade 1/26/2017

Molino rejoined forces with Adrian Heath when he moved to MNUFC in a major intraleague trade in January 2017. He kicked off his 2018 campaign with two goals in the 3-2 loss at SJ on March 3, but unfortunately suffered a season-ending left ACL tear vs. ORL on March 10. Molino was a rising star at the youth international level and has been a mainstay in the Trinidad and Tobago lineup ever since. He has 19 goals in 43 appearances, including two hat tricks, both in Caribbean Cup qualifying.

#4 ERIC MILLER | DEFENDERHeight: 6’0” Weight: 175 Birthdate: 1/15/1993 Hometown: Woodbury, MinnesotaPrevious Club: Colorado Rapids Acquired: Traded from Colorado on 5/2/2018

Miller joined the Loons after a trade with Colorado Rapids on May 2, 2018 and re-signed with the club in February of 2019. The Woodbury native made his first MNUFC start on May 5 vs. Vancouver, started 13 of his 18 games played and provided his first MNUFC assist on July 22 vs. LAFC. On the international side, Miller played with the U18 and U20 U.S. national teams, taking part in the 2013 Toulon Tournament and the 2013 FIFA U20 World Cup in Turkey.

#12 LAWRENCE OLUM | MIDFIELDERHeight: 6’2” Weight: 185 Birthdate: 7/10/1984 Hometown: Nairobi, KenyaPrevious Club: Portland Timbers Acquired: Signed 3/15/2019

Olum is back in Minnesota. The midfielder started his professional career with Portland Timbers while they were still in the USL in 2007. He went on to play with the Minnesota Thunder, Austin Aztex and Orlando City, all at the USL level, before joining Sporting Kansas City in MLS in September of 2011. In Kansas City, Olum played 5,245 minutes over 86 games, making two postseason appearances. He was then traded to Portland Timbers FC ahead of the 2017 season. During his time in Portland, Olum started 40 of 52 games played, across 3,735 minutes.

#22 WYATT OMSBERG | DEFENDERHeight: 6’4” Weight: 180 Birthdate: 9/21/1995 Hometown: Scarborough, MainePrevious Club: Dartmouth Acquired: SuperDraft (#15 Pick) 1/19/2018

Omsberg was selected 15th overall by MNUFC in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft from Dartmouth College, where he was a two-time Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year and three-time, first-team All-Ivy honoree. He made his pro debut as a starter in the 3-0 loss to NY on March 24. Omsberg was then loaned to Tulsa Roughnecks FC on a Loan Agreement, which contained a right of recall for MLS. He started four of seven games for the Loons in 2018.

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#25 DARWIN QUINTERO | MIDFIELDERHeight: 5’5” Weight: 142 Birthdate: 9/19/1987 Hometown: Tumaco, ColombiaPrevious Club: Club America Acquired: Signed 3/31/2018

Quintero joined MNUFC from Club América on March 31, 2018 as the first Designated Player in club history. He boasts speed and intelligence with the ball at his feet and flourished for nearly a decade in Liga MX. In 2018, Quintero scored a team-high 11 goals and added 15 assists in 27 games and was named MLS Player of the Week for Week 19 and an MLS All-Star. He made Team of the Week five times during the season and secured the club’s first hat trick in MLS on July 4 vs. Toronto FC

#33 BOBBY SHUTTLEWORTH | GOALKEEPERHeight: 6’2” Weight: 205 Birthdate: 5/13/1987 Hometown: Tonawanda, New YorkPrevious Club: New England Revolution Acquired: Trade 2/15/2017

Shuttleworth was traded to MNUFC from New England Revolution on February 15, 2017. In 2018, Shuttleworth started all 25 games he played in, earning his first win of the season on April 28 vs HOU and his first clean sheet on May 5 vs VAN. He earned nine wins, with a total of 103 saves and 51 goals allowed across the 2018 season.

#20 RASMUS SCHULLER | MIDFIELDERHeight: 5’10” Weight: 148 Birthdate: 6/18/1991 Hometown: Espoo, FinlandPrevious Club: BK Hacken Acquired: Signed 1/24/2017

Schuller is an active member of the Finland national team and joined the Loons after playing in the top leagues of his home country and Sweden. The midfielder started 29 of 31 games and earned his first assist with Minnesota on March 3 at SJ. He finished the season with one goal and four assists. Schuller has made 30 appearances for Finland at the senior level since 2013. He featured with the U19 and U20 national teams as well.

#9 ANGELO RODRIGUEZ | FORWARDHeight: 5’11” Weight: 176 Birthdate: 4/4/1989 Hometown: Isla de San Andres, ColombiaPrevious Club: CD Tolima Acquired: Signed 7/10/2018

Rodriguez became Minnesota’s second-ever Designated Player when he signed with the club on July 10, 2018. He makes the jump to MLS following a successful, extensive stint in his home country with Atlético Nacional, Deportivo Independiente Medellín and Envigado among others and, most recently, Deportes Tolima. The Colombian international made his MNUFC debut on Aug. 4 vs. SEA and went on to start 10 of 11 games in 2018, scoring four goals and providing one assist.

#3 IKE OPARA | DEFENDERHeight: 6’2” Weight: 180 Birthdate: 2/21/1989 Hometown: Durham, North CarolinaPrevious Club: Sporting Kansas City Acquired: Trade 1/28/2019

Opara joins the Loons after six seasons with Sporting Kansas City. The defender joined Kansas City in 2013. The 2017 MLS Defender of the Year made 31 starts in 2018, playing 2,773 minutes, contributing to 11 shutouts with three goals and two assists. Opara represented the United States at the 2009 FIFA U20 World Cup and at the U23 level during the 2012 CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament. He then made his senior international debut in January 2018, anchoring the U.S. backline in a shutout effort against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

#97 DAYNE ST. CLAIR | GOALKEEPERHeight: 6’3” Weight: 155 Birthdate: 5/9/1997 Hometown: Pickering, OntarioPrevious Club: University of Maryland Acquired: SuperDraft (Pick #7) 1/11/2018

St. Claire was selected 7th overall by MNUFC from Maryland, where he recently leading the Terrapins to the 2018 NCAA National Championship. He did not allow a goal in the final 500 minutes of the season and at Maryland worked with coach Sasho Cirovski, who is known for his work with current USMNT goalkeeper Zack Steffen. At 6-foot-3-inches and 165 lbs, St. Clair brings length to the position and is a modern keeper who wants to play with the ball at his feet and be a distributor. The native of Pickering, Ontario, was named to the USC Third Team All-North Region

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#23 MASON TOYE | FORWARDHeight: 6’3” Weight: 180 Birthdate: 10/16/1998 Hometown: South Orange, New JerseyPrevious Club: Indiana University Acquired: SuperDraft (#7 Pick) 1/19/2018

Toye was selected seventh overall by MNUFC in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft from Indiana University. The Generation adidas forward earned tremendous accolades during his freshman year with the Hoosiers, leading the Big Ten with 10 goals on the season (including five game-winners) and adding a pair of assists to win Big Ten Freshman of the Year and first-team All-Big Ten accolades among others. He made his MLS debut in the 2-1 win over ORL on March 10, 2018, assisting Ethan Finlay’s winner. During the 2018 season, Toye played 17 games, starting two of them, recording one assist.

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CONSTRUCTING MINNESOTA UNITED

MINNESOTA UNITED 2018 TRANSACTION TRACKER (SINCE 10/28/2018)

Year Signing Trade SuperDraft (Pick) Loan

2017

Miguel Ibarra (1/5)Brent Kallman (1/23)Rasmus Schuller (1/24)Michael Boxall (7/12)

Collin Martin (1/3)Kevin Molino (1/26)Bobby Shuttleworth (2/15)Ethan Finlay (8/9)

Abu Danladi (1st)

2018

Darwin Quintero (3/31)Romario Ibarra (7/9)Angelo Rodriguez (7/10)Jan Gregus (12/20)

Eric Miller (5/2) Mason Toye (7th)Wyatt Omsberg (15th)Carter Manley (23rd)

2019Osvaldo Alonso (1/10)Romain Metanire (1/25)Lawrence Olum (3/15)

Ike Opara (1/28) Dayne St. Clair (7th)Chase Gasper (15th)Hassani Dotson (31st)

Vito Mannone (2/10)

Players In

Jan Gregus Transfer from Copenhagen on 12/20

Osvaldo Alonso Signed on 1/10

Dayne St. Clair Drafted on 1/11

Chase Gasper Drafted on 1/11

Hassani Dotson Drafted on 1/11

Romain Metanire Transfer from Reims on 1/25

Ike Opara Traded from SKC on 1/28

Vito Mannone Loaned from Reading on 2/10

Ally Hamis Ng’Anzi Loaned from MFK Vyskov on 3/4

Lawrence Olum Signed on 3/15

Players Out

Harrison Heath Out of Contract

Johan Venegas Out of Contract

March Burch Option Declined

Ibson Option Declined

Matt Lampson Option Declined

Fernendo Bob Option Declined

Jerome Thiesson Option Declined

Collen Warner Option Declined

Bertrand Owundi Eko’o Option Declined

Frantz Pangop Option Declined

Alex Kapp Option Declined

Alexi Gomez Loan Ended

Maximiano Loan Ended

Sam Cronin Bought Out Contract on 3/1

Ally Hamis Ng’Anzi Loaned to Forward Madison on 3/4

Collin Martin Loaned to Hartford Athletic on 4/23

Francisco Calvo Traded to CHI on 5/3

Romario Ibarra Loaned to Pachuca on 5/21

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MINNESOTA UNITED FC COACHING STAFF BIOGRAPHIES

ADRIAN HEATH | HEAD COACH

Heath was appointed Head Coach of MNUFC in November 2016. After a playing career of over 18 years in Europe, he spent 11 years coaching in England for clubs like Burnley, Sheffield United and Coventry City before coming to the United States in 2008 to join USL expansion side Austin Aztex as Head Coach. The club spent two years in Austin before relocating to Orlando in 2010, to become Orlando City SC. In just four years under Heath, ORL won two USL Pro championships and three Commissioner’s Cups. The club joined MLS in 2015 and Heath’s influence helped build the team for a very successful inaugural season, narrowly missing out on the playoffs.

RECORD WITH MINNESOTA UNITED

YEAR REGULAR SEASON PLAYOFFS OPEN CUP TOTAL

2017 10 - 18 - 6 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 10 - 19 - 6

2018 11 - 20 - 3 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 1 - 1 11 - 21 - 4

2019 5 - 4 - 3 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 5 - 4 - 3

TOTAL 26 - 42 - 12 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 2 - 1 26 - 44 - 13

IAN FULLER | ASSISTANT COACH

Fuller joined MNUFC in 2016, following a successful stint with ORL. He was a player-coach with Orlando, helping the team to multiple titles in USL during his five years with the Lions. Fuller is a Portland native and first met Heath when he joined Austin Aztex in 2010. He was promoted to player-assistant coach for the club’s USL journey and was tapped to join the coaching staff full time as an assistant coach when Orlando joined MLS.

MARK WATSON | ASSISTANT COACH

Watson, a former Canada national team defender and assistant coach, brings a wealth of MLS experience to MNUFC, having played for SEA, VAN and DC. Additionally, Watson managed SJ before joining ORL as an assistant under Heath in 2014. During his tenure with the Quakes, Watson helped guide the team to a playoff berth in 2010 and its second Supporters’ Shield in 2012. Watson was named interim head coach in June 2013 and closed the season with the best record in MLS at 11-5-3. In addition to his MLS experience, Watson previously served as assistant coach with the Canada men’s national U20 and senior teams, as well as several years as an assistant with the USL PRO Charleston Battery.

JOHN PASCARELLA | GOALKEEPING COACH

Pascarella arrives in Minnesota from Des Moines Menace of the Premier Development League (PDL), where he served as manager since January 2017. Prior to his time in the PDL, Pascarella spent eight seasons with SKC. Starting as a goalkeeper and fitness coach from 2009–2011, he then transitioned to become an assistant coach during an incredibly successful time in the franchise’s history; he helped guide SKC to a club-record six-straight playoff appearances, including the 2013 MLS Cup Final and the 2012 and 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup titles.

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