August 13, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Minnesota United FC News Release
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. – Saturday night’s match in the mountains was a close one. Despite scoring first, the Loons could not stop the Rapids and the Minnesota side saw their eight-game unbeaten streak come to an end with a 3-4 loss. Up next, MNUFC will face Nashville SC in their new stadium, GEODIS Park. Coincidentally, Nashville SC also found themselves with an identical 3-4 loss in their Saturday night showdown against Toronto FC. The Loons and the new Western Conference contenders from Tennessee have only played each other twice, with both games ending in a draw. The most recent meeting took place back in March – a rainy home opener at Allianz Field had Hassani Dotson scoring in the 72nd minute to secure a 1-1 tie. With a short but inseparable history and similar recent runs, Sunday’s match is sure to be an exciting event. Additionally, with 10 games left in the season, and a Western Conference where only four points separate fourth and eighth place, a lot will be on the line.
ADRIAN HEATH ON NASHVILLE’S APPROACH PLAYING AT HOME
“I think they’ve switched their formations around a little bit. They’ve gone with three in the back and then a real solid five in the back. They’ll be back to a four with nearly a diamond in the midfield, so they’ve changed the way they’ve played and a lot of flexibility this year. It’s one of them for the opposing coach where you’re not quite sure what will happen until you actual get there on the day.”
JONATHAN GONZALEZ ON HIS DESIRE TO COME TO MLS
“I was actually looking for that move back a while back. I’m glad it happened. I’m really happy to be back here and just show the league, my family, everything that I can do. Happy to be back.”
OPPONENT BREAKDOWN – NASHVILLE SC
The All-Star break provided teams with a bit of a needed breather. With it out of the way now, the only thing for clubs to look forward to is the postseason, and both of these teams are hopeful that they can make some noise in October. MNUFC will see several key players return to the lineup, and they will be hungry to right the wrongs of the game against Colorado. On the other hand, Nashville will be coming into this game looking to turn their poor form around before it’s too late. Both squads will be motivated to go for the win, which should make for an exciting, impassioned game, no matter how it ends.
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