With fewer than 10 games remaining in what has been an unpredictable and trying season, MNUFC came into tonight’s game against FC Cincinnati knowing that the team needed to get the offense humming without sacrificing defensively if they want to be ready to get to the postseason and make some noise. The Loons did not disappoint, looking dangerous the whole game, but especially so when Kevin Molino — returning from injury — came on and scored, sealing a 2-0 win after an early penalty had put the home side on top.
As befitting a team hungry for a home win, Minnesota United came out of the gates on the front foot in a pressing defense that worked hard to win back the ball after a turnover.