Minnesota United begins their third season in MLS on Saturday away to the Vancouver Whitecaps. After two disappointing seasons, the Loons will open up Allianz Field with several new starters in play and a major new presence around the team: playoff hopes.
How did the Loons finish in 2018?
United finished 10th in the Western Conference on 36 points... the same total and one position lower than their inaugural season in 2017. The Loons shipped 71 goals, which would have broken the goals-conceded they set in 2017, if Orlando City hadn’t been even worse at defending.