Two games into 2025, you would have to say the Minnesota United defense is in midseason form. The Loons held CF Montreal without a shot on target Saturday in a 1-0 victory at Allianz Field and to a reads-like-a-typo total of 0.17 expected goals (according to the stat provider for MLS).

Going back to last season, it’s Minnesota’s sixth clean sheet in its past 10 games, and it’s clear defense has become this team’s calling card.

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GAME STORY: Minnesota United overcomes CF Montreal