What's wrong with MNUFC?
Sep 23, 2022
After four losses and a draw in five games, there’s only one thing people want to know about the Loons: What the heck is wrong? I tried to answer this at Sota Soccer.
What the underlying numbers say about MNUFC's losing streak
Sep 16, 2022
Expected goals have been kinder to MNUFC lately than actual goals. In fact, according to xG, this has been one of Minnesota’s best stretches of the season.
Loons don't see panic like you and me
Sep 9, 2022
For Sota Soccer, I wrote about how you and I might panic after MNUFC lost two 3-0 games in a row - but that’s not really how the players on the field feel.
Brent Kallman steps into the spotlight for MNUFC
Sep 6, 2022
For Sota Soccer, I wrote about Brent Kallman’s (injury-forced) return to the starting lineup, and about how the defender is a link to Minnesota soccer’s past.
The death of MNUFC attendance excuses
Aug 28, 2022
For Sota Soccer, I wrote about MNUFC attendance.
MNUFC is now blessed with speed on the field
Aug 25, 2022
For Sota Soccer, I wrote about MNUFC’s infusion of speed, thanks to new signings Ménder García and Alan Benítez - and the sudden rejuvenation of Franco Fragapane.
The Joy of Emanuel Reynoso
Aug 18, 2022
Today at Sota Soccer, I wrote about the joy of Emanuel Reynoso, of what he’s like on the field and why it’s so enjoyable to watch.
MNUFC might still need two keepers
Aug 5, 2022
For Sota Soccer, I wrote about how Dayne St. Clair’s otherworldly start to the season has dropped off into a more average one, after the international break - and how that could factor into Tyler Miller remaining in St. Paul.
Selected Unused Minnesota Soccer Team Names
Aug 4, 2022
The European soccer season is starting up this week. Also, I learned this summer that there is a soccer team in Austin, Minnesota named “Austin Villa FC.” With this in mind, I present to you the following list of other potential names for Minnesota soccer teams.
Some Sota Soccer links
Jul 27, 2022
Over at Sota Soccer, I took on the role of weekly MNUFC match previewer for a few months. With that ending now, here’s a few links to some non match-preview content from recent days.