Minnesota United will take on expansion partners Atlanta United on Saturday night in Minneapolis, in what is supposed to be another very cold match.
After the Loons dismantling at the hands of the New York Red Bulls last week, they will be hoping, despite the quality of their opposition and the history of a 6-1 loss in this fixture last season, to right the recent wrongs.
Here are 3 keys to the match for the Loons against Atlanta United.
3. Health of the full backs
After both starting Loons full backs — Jérôme Thiesson and Tyrone Mears — missed last week’s match against the Red Bulls with injuries, there are major questions surrounding the position against Atlanta.