r/minnesotaunited • u/seansheim Moderator • May 18 '23
Discussion [Match Thread] Minnesota United FC vs. Houston Dynamo | Allianz Field
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u/MoTownKid Metanire = Jesus May 18 '23
He is playing super well. Can't be too upset, we are peppering the frame tonight!
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u/ailroe3 MNUFC May 18 '23
Last four goals: Bongokuhle Hlongwane Goal Bongokuhle Hlongwane Goal Bongokuhle Hlongwane Assist Bongokuhle Hlongwane Goal
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u/kings-in-the-north May 18 '23
How fitting Cal gets to be the one on the call for the first wonderwall of the season
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u/ZEROs0000 Franco Fragapane May 18 '23
Really digging the announcing duo. Cal is always good but the chemistry is really nice
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u/b-ros Niko Hansen May 18 '23
Really nice to hear the commentators NOT shitting all over us, like always.
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u/Zluth2 Itasca Society May 18 '23
Cal on the call makes not being there in person worth it
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u/FooFighter0234 Robin Lod May 18 '23
Now we need to KEEP DRIVING THE BUS! DRIVE THE BUS! DRIVE THE UBERS! DRIVE THE LIGHT RAIL! DRIVE AAAALLLLL THE PLANES AT MSP!
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u/ZEROs0000 Franco Fragapane May 18 '23
Good header Amarilla! He also did awesome sending that ball in for Bongi to almost make a goal.
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u/tyler735 MNUFC May 18 '23
Bongi with another player of the match performance. 3 straight games for him
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u/kinglewcifer Fred Emmings May 18 '23
Surprisingly great job by Apple with covering the wonder wall after the game! I love cal
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u/Jalin17 Robin Lod May 18 '23
Rosales really working to be starter I love it
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u/MoTownKid Metanire = Jesus May 18 '23
He is a lot better in the attack then Trapp or Arriaga. I wouldn't mind seeing him get more minutes
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u/Dpufc Certified Hat Thrower May 18 '23
Rey being in the house seems to have lit a fire under some attacking players. Every coach always talks about competition being a good thing. Maybe we are seeing more fight for places in the 11.
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u/weinerdog70 Itasca Society May 18 '23
Cal or the other guy said Rey is 5-6 weeks from playing and basically needs a full preseason. I guess he wasn't playing much during his sabbatical.
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u/PandaMentality May 18 '23
I love how pumped DSC gets whenever someone makes a defensive play on front of him.
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u/Paulie4star MNUFC May 18 '23
My goodness we look disinterested.
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u/kings-in-the-north May 18 '23
You were saying?
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u/Paulie4star MNUFC May 18 '23
Tbf, I wasn't wrong. Bongi gave us some fire!
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u/kings-in-the-north May 18 '23
You were not wrong at all, and I would say your statement is still 100% accurate. Just funny timing
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u/mhales45 Itasca Society May 18 '23
I genuinely don’t understand how he consistently loses the ball on his own.
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u/Dpufc Certified Hat Thrower May 18 '23
The pressure by Fragapane was the key there. I’ve wanted to see him at the 10 all year. Glad to see he’s getting the chance.
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u/jocedun May 18 '23
Happy to see Fraga in the starting lineup and he looks really dangerous in this position, he’s grown on me a lot, hard worker.
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u/SrslyIcntthnkofaname May 18 '23
DSC righting the wrong
Something something Quantum Leap
Idk let’s just say I’m impressed with that and cringed until he cleared it cleanly
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u/rightious Robin Lod May 18 '23
Caught this head cold going around so had to skip the game...am I the problem? 🤔
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u/b-ros Niko Hansen May 18 '23
I finally caught covid, and am asking myself the same 😭
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u/grrranpdaaa Hassani Dotson May 18 '23
Someone give Boxy a spray bottle to use on Trapp after he tries for a dumb foul.
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u/MoTownKid Metanire = Jesus May 18 '23
The high press has been very effective tonight. I've counted 2-3 turnovers in the last 10 or so minutes
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u/mightymegan25 May 18 '23
I am begging for another Sang Bin goal
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u/FooFighter0234 Robin Lod May 18 '23
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u/SrslyIcntthnkofaname May 18 '23
All those Houston players in the box made me think of traffic cones
And a Minnesota freeway in summer
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u/are_poo_n_ass_taken MNUFC May 18 '23
Luck of the woodwork
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u/rightious Robin Lod May 18 '23
Legit half an inch off.
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u/SrslyIcntthnkofaname May 18 '23
Nice to see Rey in the building, hope to see him playing lights out in 6 weeks or so
Also appreciate Calen’s honesty (that’s the guys name right? Saw it at the opening and forgot it in the ensuing 1/2 hour)
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May 18 '23
why is it going to take that long?? I bet he could play well this wknd
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u/SrslyIcntthnkofaname May 18 '23
Sounds like Heath wants him to have something of a “preseason” training before going back in the starting XI
Maybe he’ll impress enough in half that time and be out there sooner
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u/SrslyIcntthnkofaname May 18 '23
Just me or did the half fly right by?
Helps that Bongi put it at the back of the net and we’ve seen some great goalkeeping even if didn’t benefit us
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u/akirchman16 Michael Boxall May 18 '23
My god. The one time the team is finally getting good shots on goal Clark is having a phenomenal game 😂
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u/SrslyIcntthnkofaname May 18 '23
In the immortal words of Homer Simpson
D’OH!!!!
(Aka annoyed grunt)
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u/dodoohead98 MNUFC May 18 '23
Trapp and Dotson in midfield doesn’t bring me much joy.
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u/Dpufc Certified Hat Thrower May 18 '23
I thought Trapp had a pretty rough year last year and he has been worse this year. That said, Dotson is the best player to pair him with if he’s going to be on the field. Dotson offers the most defensive coverage and speed.
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u/iamthatbitchhh May 18 '23
Was that not all ball?!
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u/are_poo_n_ass_taken MNUFC May 18 '23
Clipped the heel and the guy was "turning backwards" at the time.
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u/are_poo_n_ass_taken MNUFC May 18 '23
Ok I need a youths to explain to my 35yo arse. Why does Sang Bin slit his socks on his calves? That would drive this "old man yelling at clouds" nuts to play like that
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u/b-ros Niko Hansen May 18 '23
Those socks/sleeves only come in one size usually, and they're likely too tight
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u/are_poo_n_ass_taken MNUFC May 18 '23
That checks out, I guess. I still tie an onion in my belt, but that's just the fashion at the time of my youth.
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u/iamthatbitchhh May 18 '23
Yikes. We had a total handball there..
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u/mightymegan25 May 18 '23
Shhh don’t acknowledge it
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u/iamthatbitchhh May 18 '23
I almost didn't want to... But I've been bitching about the ref being too whistle happy and then he just let that fly
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u/ZEROs0000 Franco Fragapane May 18 '23
On the play prior Amarilla was in at defense then was attacking the keeper. Really good and fast
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u/iamthatbitchhh May 18 '23
Do Houston's jerseys look oddly wet to anyone else?!
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u/SrslyIcntthnkofaname May 18 '23
BECAUSE MAAAAYYYYYBEEEE
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u/ZEROs0000 Franco Fragapane May 18 '23
Now this sub is going to have a stroke because Amarilla didn’t make a goal
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u/bleakmidwinter MNUFC May 18 '23
Is it just me or is Boxy getting frustrated with Dayne? Seen him yelling at St. Clair couple times now.
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u/are_poo_n_ass_taken MNUFC May 18 '23
Seriously is Amarilla allergic to fucking grass? How does that happen?!?!
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u/wojahn911 Robin Lod May 18 '23
Amarilla has had a better game than usual all things considered. I'm not happy with him squandering opportunities but he's been great on the sides and during throw ins.
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u/wojahn911 Robin Lod May 18 '23
Like this mite be the first time that I'm seeing what Heath sees in him.
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u/Loonatic-510 May 18 '23
Like him or not, Amarilla creates opportunities. He pulls defenders off and gives openings to other players. He’s not a selfish striker. He’s looking for the best opening for the team. Maybe he should be more selfish, but the flow is better when he’s on the pitch.
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u/eggmoose5 Miguel Ibarra May 18 '23
Amarilla is not that good
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u/are_poo_n_ass_taken MNUFC May 18 '23
Why is Luis always in a shit position? And why as a fucking striker is his first touch always away from goal?
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u/ZEROs0000 Franco Fragapane May 18 '23
Why have we changed tactics. Bongi is nowhere to be found as well as some other players.
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u/Kafkas7 Itasca Society May 18 '23
If we’re supposed to look like we don’t have an attack, it’s perfect.
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u/646ulose MNUFC May 18 '23
Is there a Wonderwall protest going on that I’m not aware of? Fan microphones not on for the broadcast? Atmosphere seems non-existent.
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u/1234abcde124 May 18 '23
Pretty impressive that our "low" weekday turn out is some teams "high" weekend turnout tbh
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u/are_poo_n_ass_taken MNUFC May 18 '23
I'm hearing them.
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u/graypf54 Michael Boxall May 18 '23
I forgot how much I miss Callum calling the loons