MLS Week 11 was highlighted by a cracking slate of rivalry games on Sunday. But before those, a look at Minnesota United, who lost another disappointing home game on Saturday.
Crash and burn
After a 3-1 loss to the previously last-place San Jose Earthquakes, Minnesota United went through the same somber, anger-tinged motions in post-game press conferences.
Coach Adrian Heath reiterated his favorite phrase, “goals change games” (duh!), and lamented defensive mistakes. One of the primary perpetrators of those defensive mishaps, captain and center-back Francisco Calvo, was coy but excuse-laden, returning to his themes of disrespect.