Since first being paired together three games ago, Minnesota United midfielders Fernando Bob and Maximiano have quickly formed a strong partnership in central midfield. For two players who are looking to impress the team’s brass ahead of the offseason, it has been a promising start and one that has been fueled by a fast-developing understanding between the two Brazilians.
Bob and Maximiano played vital roles in the first half that boosted MNUFC to its win over Portland last Saturday. Head Coach Adrian Heath remarked after the game that the two “bossed” the midfield and complimented their ability to spring the attack — best exemplified by the superb long ball Bob put in to midfielder Darwin Quintero that set up the Loons’ first goal.