Major League Soccer’s secondary transfer window always creates a buzz around the league. This year’s edition is no exception, especially with a new team like Minnesota United looking to add players to the roster. The Loons have already added two players to the squad: Scottish winger Sam Nicholson, who was out of contract with Heart of Midlothian, and New Zealand international Michael Boxall, who was released by South African power SuperSport United.
Since both players were out of contracts, they had an option on where they would play next. Nicholson had several offers on the table from clubs in England, while Boxall could have found a starting spot in his native New Zealand, so what brought them to Minnesota?