We all saw forward Angelo Rodriguez break out in a big way against New York City, but we were not witness to all of Rodriguez’s work behind the scenes with his teammates that made it happen and has begun to right the ship after an uncharacteristically slow start to his MLS career.
After picking up a knock against D.C. United, Rodriguez was unable to train for two weeks. Though Rodriguez felt he was ready for Minnesota’s homecoming against Portland Timbers, Head Coach Adrian Heath opted to start Romario Ibarra up top. That decision left Rodriguez hungry for his next opportunity and when it came he delivered, notching a brace last Saturday against NYCFC.