After getting sparse playing time in the season’s first half, Collen Warner has recently gotten to see serious minutes in a new role thanks to Minnesota United’s switch to a 3-5-2. But, true to his character, the savvy veteran has embraced the opportunity for a fresh beginning and has helped the Loons remedy one of their most glaring needs.
Warner made just three appearances in Minnesota’s first 14 games, but has started each of the last seven, including during their recent and franchise-best three-game winning streak. His chance came when Head Coach Adrian Heath opted for an injection of experience in his three-man midfield, albeit in a new position for Warner as a defensive-minded No.