“A hero can be anyone.” These were the words uttered by the Caped Crusader as he revealed his true identity to Jim Gordon before saving the city of Gotham in The Dark Knight Rises. On Wednesday night against New Mexico United, Miguel Ibarra was not only the hero the Minnesota United faithful needed, but the hero they deserved.
As one of the longest-serving players in the current MNUFC squad, fan-favorite Miguel Ibarra has yearned to be on the score sheet at Allianz Field. As a member of the club in its NASL days and as a player who stuck through growing pains in Minnesota’s first two MLS seasons, a goal in front of the Wonderwall would be more than meaningful for Ibarra.