After a promising start of the season, the Minnesota United has suffered four losses on the bounce. The four losses all felt painfully similar, yet nothing changed from game to game. The hope that briefly flickered in the hearts and minds of Loons fans has been replaced with the dark foreboding shadow that eventually pervades the soul of even the most altruistic Minnesota sports fans. The promise of a DP was fulfilled. The promise of young players was fulfilled. The promise of fun, exciting soccer was fulfilled.*
* Only for a maximum of 45 minutes in non-consecutive intervals.