Minnesota United really looked like a team that could do well in the MLS is Back tournament.
There were some assumptions that went with that statement. First, that the Loons’ counter-attacking system that was successful way back in March still works. Also, that it works specifically against the three other teams of Group D, plus some other teams in the knockouts.
There was an additional assumption about the tournament bubble staying intact long enough for United to make progress in the competition, but this isn’t that column.
One thing taken for granted was Ike Opara’s presence as a stalwart on Minnesota’s backline.