Latest news with #MinnesotaUnited
The 42
14 hours ago
- Sport
- The 42
Shelbourne hope to have new Dutch goalkeeper available for Champions League tie
SHELBOURNE ARE IN a race against time to register new goalkeeper Wessel Speel for tomorrow's second round Champions League qualifier with Qarabag, although boss Joey O'Brien has confirmed that Lorcan Healy will start the first leg in Tolka Park. Speel has joined from Minnesota United in Major League Soccer but must have his international clearance signed off tonight in order to feature in the upcoming games. A hamstring injury to current first choice Conor Kearns is set to rule him out 'for a few weeks,' according to O'Brien, and that setback was part of the reason why Speel's signing was fast tracked having been on the League of Ireland club's radar for the past six months. The 23-year-old has made three appearances in the MLS this season and provides further competition for places after Kearns was forced off in the first half of last week's clash with Linfield in Belfast. Advertisement 'We need to get his international clearance done by this evening. If he's not available for this one, he won't be for the second leg,' O'Brien confirmed. 'Lorcan came in and did really well. To come on as a sub goalkeeper, there's massive pressure, it's always difficult as a sub goalkeeper coming on. He acquitted himself quite well, he had one mistake in the second half, he had a bit of luck, he got away with it. Full confidence, he's in tomorrow, he has the jersey and it's up to him then to perform. 'He (Healy) has a good way about him since he's come into the club. He's a good character, a good presence, he's got games this year, he's done well in them and hopefully he can take that into tomorrow.' 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 🔴 Shelbourne FC is delighted to announce the loan signing of Wessel Speel from Minnesota United, subject to international clearance. Read more on the Shelbourne FC website, — Shelbourne FC 🏆 (@shelsfc) July 22, 2025 As for Wessel, O'Brien praised the club for acting quickly to secure his signature. 'Waiting for his clearance, I don't know where that's going to be around matchtime. A player we've been following, he came onto our radar about six months ago, we've been following him from then, great work in the background with [goalkeeping coach] Paul Skinner in the background and [technical director] Luke [Byrne] to get it over the line, an opportunity came up for him to come in, the situation with Conor being out. I think he's going to add real competition to that goalkeeping department, it should be really good.' Jack Henry Francis is another new signing but the midfielder will not be involved in the tie as he's 'a bit behind fitness wise.' Captain Mark Coyle will be available for O'Brien and the Shels boss is hopeful Qarabag – who have played European group/league phase football in each of the last 11 seasons – might be caught on the hop given they are still in pre-season. 'It's definitely something I've found over the years when you're playing teams because fitness is a big thing. We're right in the middle of our season. Sometimes they lack match sharpness but once you have quality you don't lose it. This is our home game so its on us to get the atmosphere going, get on the front foot and go after them.' Tomorrow – Champions League second-round qualifier (first leg): Shelbourne v Qarabag, 7.45pm (Live on Premier Sports)
Reuters
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Minnesota loans D Devin Padelford to St. Louis City
July 22 - Minnesota United loaned homegrown defender Devin Padelford to St. Louis City for the remainder of the season, the Western Conference clubs announced Tuesday. In exchange, Minnesota will receive a third-round pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft. Padelford, 22, has one goal and one assist in 36 MLS matches (20 starts) for MNUFC since his 2023 debut. "Devin is a young player who has already shown maturity and potential at the MLS level," St. Louis sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel said. "His ability to get forward from the left side, combined with his defensive instincts, will provide us with another option as we push through the end of the season." With 11 matches remaining, St. Louis (4-13-6, 18 points) sits 11 points below the MLS Cup Playoffs line. Minnesota (11-5-8, 41 points) is in third place, just two behind West-leading San Diego FC. --Field Level Media
Irish Independent
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Shelbourne swoop to sign Dutch goalkeeper Wessel Speel
Shelbourne are bringing in Dutch goalkeeper Wessel Speel on loan from MLS side Minnesota United.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Omir Fernández scores in stoppage time to rally Timbers to 1-1 tie with Minnesota United
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Omir Fernández subbed into the match in the 86th minute and scored in stoppage time as the Portland Timbers rallied for a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United on Saturday night. Fernández used a pass from defender Juan Mosquera to score his first goal of the season. Mosquera collected his fourth assist when Fernández found the net in his 13th match with Portland after making eight appearances with the Colorado Rapids to begin the season. Defender Anthony Markanich subbed in for forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane in the 61st minute and scored in the 77th to give Minnesota United the lead. It was his sixth goal this season after scoring once in his first 44 appearances. Julian Gressel notched his second assist. Maxime Crépeau saved five shots in goal for the Timbers (9-7-7). Dayne St. Clair totaled three saves for Minnesota United (11-5-8). Minnesota United is 5-2-6 on the road this season and leads the all-time series with the Timbers 9-4-3. Portland is 6-2-6 at home on the season and 4-3-2 when Minnesota United visits. The Timbers travel to play Los Angeles FC on Friday. Minnesota United travels to play St. Louis City on Saturday. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Omir Fernández scores in stoppage time to rally Timbers to 1-1 tie with Minnesota United
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Omir Fernández subbed into the match in the 86th minute and scored in stoppage time as the Portland Timbers rallied for a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United on Saturday night. Fernández used a pass from defender Juan Mosquera to score his first goal of the season. Mosquera collected his fourth assist when Fernández found the net in his 13th match with Portland after making eight appearances with the Colorado Rapids to begin the season. Defender Anthony Markanich subbed in for forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane in the 61st minute and scored in the 77th to give Minnesota United the lead. It was his sixth goal this season after scoring once in his first 44 appearances. Julian Gressel notched his second assist. Maxime Crépeau saved five shots in goal for the Timbers (9-7-7). Dayne St. Clair totaled three saves for Minnesota United (11-5-8). Minnesota United is 5-2-6 on the road this season and leads the all-time series with the Timbers 9-4-3. Portland is 6-2-6 at home on the season and 4-3-2 when Minnesota United visits. The Timbers travel to play Los Angeles FC on Friday. Minnesota United travels to play St. Louis City on Saturday. ___ AP soccer:
