What a year 2021 could have been for Minnesota United. As the only team to make two semi-final appearances in 2020, the expectations heading into the season were sky high. From the outset, there was no motivational bulletin material to be found on MLS dot com. The Loons were considered by some to be a pre-season favorite and notched a top-5 spot in the infamous MLS pre-season power rankings. The renowned underdogs had suddenly turned favorites. How did this all lead to a dreadful 3-1 loss on the road in the first round of the MLS playoffs?
An Analytical Review of MNUFC’s 2021 Season
