This is a match that Minnesota has to win. The Loons have been struggling recently, and a home matchup against a struggling DC side is exactly what they needed to stop their skid.
Anything other than 3 points for Minnesota would likely disappoint Loons fans, who are looking for any sort of momentum at this point.
International players return
The returns of Francisco Calvo and Jermaine Taylor are definitely a welcome sight for Adrian Heath and the Loons. Calvo, who made the best XI of the group stage, returned to training yesterday. Taylor, who made the best XI for the tournament overall, is set to return to the Twin Cities tomorrow.