Tom Lawton

I made a feed to aggregate some #MNUFC news, stats, and posts all together. It includes the official team account, as well as local reporters like @jonmarthaler.com and @andygreder.bsky.social. Supplementing that are a few post-game stat and graphics sources that I really like. (1/3)

Thanks @matthealy.com 's Little Poem Library for the existential crisis this morning. The kid said he didn't get it then handed it to me.

At first I thought it was a maximally defensive 4-4-2 with 4 CBs, but looks like Cherrion is pushing forward on the right and Duggan is staying home to make a back 3 with the ball. #MNUFC

Humbled to announce DC United started a 16-yr-old homegrown back last night. That’s not a lineup decision. That’s vertical integration of the talent pipeline. 🚀 He’s not “too young.” He’s pre-revenue. Stop waiting for the perfect hire. Promote the intern. Ship the MVP at center back. #Leadership

Catching up on this one. At the game I knew Tani would get some applause, but I wasn't sure Dayne would actually get booed. I was bummed he left, but can't hate a guy for betting on himself and ambition. Appreciate Jon ending this one with a positive take on both players.

I feel bad for Cam. Seems like a decent fellow, but MNUFC need to fire him tomorrow and give Danny Cruz a run out to the end of the season to see if he's a real option

Yes! Very excited for The Power Fantasy to start back up. Can't wait to see the unintended consequences of knowing the future (and time travel).

Despite #MNUFC losing, this picture makes me happy. Hope they're enjoying playing together at least some of the time.

Kyndra actually alluded to this in the first half. Yeboah had an opportunity to lay the ball off to keep a counter going, but was so focused on drawing the foul that he missed it. #MNUFC

Very excited to see this happening. It should be a priority to electrify cement production. It's the only way to truly reduce the carbon emissions from building with concrete.

If I had a nickel for every time Minnesota put up five goals in their first game after a CSO's exit, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.

Is this the same angle Tani scored his first #MNUFC goal? Caldeira making the most of his opportunities with the first team. 4 goal contributions in 5 games.

Generally fine with coaches and executives doing what they need to for their careers, but there's got to be more to the story. The optics are awful, especially since KEA delayed his start with #MNUFC to wrap things up at Barnsley. What's different now.

After the last few games with Dieng starting for #MNUFC, I think it's clear he is the way forward at striker. He is much more dynamic than Yeboah, shown some good skills, and his hold up play has improved dramatically since the start of the season (even if it's not quite there yet).

#MNUFC should always play Caldeira with Pereyra. They've got some synergy (although it's probably game state related). I'd at least bring Caldeira on before Gonzalez when we need a goal.

This is a better lineup for #MNUFC. Curious about Diaz at LCB. Will Pereyra play as a true 10? I was never super impressed by the Tani-Yeboah lineups, but maybe Dieng can be dynamic enough to create some space for Yeboah.

I wrote about the game

Doyle's right about James, would have been fun to bring him back. I spent the whole group stage over indexing and wishcasting who #MNUFC should sign too. I'm on the Elijah Just train (maybe Boxall can put in a good word) and like the look of Oscar Bobb (can beat someone off the dribble).

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Great stuff here, and Jeff nails my thoughts at the end. France weren't at their best, but Spain didn't give them an opportunity to find their footing.

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Back in high school, I played in a tournament where the PK rule was once the ref blows the whistle the goalie could leave their line. Really changed the feel and strategy. It's a variation on PK rules I really like (besides the OG MLS shootout).

My favorite example of this was Fringe. They aired the pilot as the second episode, and in a later episode Olivia's partner dies but back in the next episode. Then he's never seen again!

Gitaroo Man commission

#MNUFC showing off all their CB problems. Boxall a step too slow and not quite match ready yet. Romero showing his lack of mobility. Duggan a great advertisement for the dangers of playing a lefty at RCB.

A bike corral in front of Shish. This changes everything! Just need one at Indochin, and all my favorite restaurants will be covered.

This is awesome! Good for Winona!

It's whatever you call the living embodiment of this meme:

Is it still a smash & grab when you win 3-2? Felt like one for #MNUFC tonight! Loons did well to take advantage of the Crews collapse on set pieces.

Nearly 2 xG, but 16 shots of it was poor chances. Bit of an indictment of #MNUFC 's ability to break down a low block. I'm not sure this group has shown the technical ability to do it.

James Rodriguez is still must-see TV. In his first MLS start for Minnesota United, the Colombian was a constant source of danger in both open play and on set pieces 🇨🇴 Such a fun watch.

I'm guessing #MNUFC see a heavily rotated LAFC tomorrow. No Son or Bouanga except late or cameo appearances. Good game for James to start. LAFC will likely be bunkering and countering with a rotated squad on the road. Loons will need some extra quality/creativity in the final third.

This is true! The first time you hit a hill, crank up the assist, and keep pedaling like it's flat, you know there's no going back.

Good half from #MNUFC! Surely Dallas will adjust so the Loons CBs can't break 2 lines so easily. I'd expect a tougher second half. Need to eliminate those lazy midfield turnovers or Musa will punish us.

Knowles delivering on Ramsey's promise of turning Bongi into Frimpong, except it's Markanich and Duncan. Love seeing the wing backs making those late arriving runs for #MNUFC.

Not taking anything away from an incredible Chancalay strike, but this was superb from Pereyra & Diaz. Never giving up on the play, winning the recovery, counter-pressing, and winning duels - what a great mentality. #MNUFC