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Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Alleged discriminatory incident mars Minnesota-Vancouver MLS game
A discriminatory act made have been the cause of a sudden, temporary stoppage during Sunday's Major League Soccer game in St. Paul between the Minnesota United and the Vancouver Whitecaps. Details are still coming together, but MNUFC has addressed the situation with a public statement following their 3-1 loss to snap an eight-match home winning streak at Allianz Field. "Minnesota United is aware of an on-field incident involving one of our players and an allegation of a violation of the League's Non-Discrimination policy," the statement reads. "Harassment or discriminatory behavior has no place in our sport, and we condemn all forms of harassment or discrimination. We are in close communication with Major League Soccer and will refrain from making any further comments as the League reviews the matter. Jonathan Harrison, who covers the Loons for Bring Me The News and is a member of the MNUFC radio broadcast team, says the incident occurred during second half stoppage time when the refs blew the play dead following an apparent altercation away from the ball on the other side of the field. Both coaches were called together by the officials, which Harrison says never happens in the middle of a game unless something serious has occurred. While the Loons haven't disclosed which player was involved in the potentially discriminatory behavior, Harrison says the moment in question appeared to involve an altercation between Minnesota midfielder and left-back Joseph Rosales and Vancouver winger Emmanuel Sabbi. The Whitecaps issued a statement that effectively mirrors the one provided by Minnesota. This is a developing story.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🎥 Has MLS produced the most perfectly executed volley ever?
Major League Soccer has produced another absolute worldie of a goal on Saturday. Minnesota United FC grabbed a 1-0 lead over Sporting KC with their first shot on target, and boy was it a moment to remember. After pinball in the box, Hassani Dotson took it upon himself to break the deadlock. As the ball popped up in the air, the No. 31 locked eyes on it, took two steps and struck through his right foot from outside the box. Check it out... OMG A WORLDIE 😱Hassani Dotson with a rocket on the volley for the @MNUFC opener. — Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 16, 2025 Talk about technique! Is this one of the most perfectly executed volleys ever? Let us know in the comments below. Feature image: © Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Reuters
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Minnesota United acquire Argentina's Nicolas Romero
January 30 - Minnesota United FC acquired defender Nicolas Romero from Argentina's Atletico Tucuman on Thursday. The 21-year-old Argentine center back signed a three-year deal with an option for 2028. He will occupy U22 Initiative and international roster slots. Romero tallied two goals in 78 matches from 2021-25 with Atletico Tucuman, where he played with current MNUFC midfielder Joaquin Pereyra. "Nicolas is an ambitious player who has the desire to make the next step in his career, and we are excited to welcome him to Minnesota," MNUFC chief soccer officer Khaled El-Ahmad said. "We look forward to seeing Nicolas bring a strong work ethic, athletic ability and versatility in the back as an added option to the back line this season and beyond." The Loons open the 2025 MLS regular season on Feb. 22 at Los Angeles FC.
