D.C. United might not know exactly what to expect out of Minnesota United FC today, but it feels like a safe bet that they’re expecting goals and chances at both ends. Sometimes MLS teams are simply too worried about conceding goals, and their games become boring due to the focus on reducing risk wherever possible. The Loons are not that kind of team. Minnesota has scored 2+ goals in 6 of their 8 games this year, but they’ve also given up 2+ goals five times.
Despite spending on some major defensive improvements, Minnesota is essentially the team they were last season.