The Revolution and Minnesota United have both endured a lackluster start to the 2017 season. The Loons conceded 13 goals in its first three outings, but earned a result against the Colorado Rapids, one of the league’s premier clubs, last weekend. The Revs, meanwhile, opened the season with two close matches but have yet to earn a point.
As both clubs vie for win number one, keep an eye on these five storylines:
1. Can the Revolution expose a shorthanded Minnesota back line?
Suspensions and international call-ups ravaged the Loons defense last week, claiming starters Justin Davis (red card) and Francisco Calvo (international call-up to Costa Rica).