There is a lot of positive energy around Minnesota United this week. They defeated NYCFC 2-1 last weekend, their DP striker notched a pair of goals, and new defensive midfielder Fernando Bob is returning to suspension to grace Talen Energy Stadium with his wonderful name. Additionally, this week the Loons’ CEO announced that he was happy with the jobs that both General Manager Manny Lagos and head coach Adrian Heath have done, and expects a playoff push in 2019.
But all that positivity runs headlong into a stark reality this weekend: Minnesota United has been a no-good-very-bad team on the road in 2018.