Game Story

Minnesota tied for the best road record in the Western Conference in 2024, with eight victories in 17 games — but in Los Angeles, they lost three times in three trips.

Saturday they started the 2025 season the way they finished the 2024 season: with a loss in Los Angeles.

Read more: Minnesota United opens with a familiar result: a loss in Los Angeles

Analysis

Minnesota United manager Eric Ramsay has spoken about how his team needs to evolve to be a bit less defensive and a bit more successful in trying to control the ball.

A season-opening game at LAFC, though, isn’t really the time to try to make that change.

Read more: Minnesota United exits satisfied with strategy against LAFC