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How late surge made playoffs possible for Minnesota United
Minnesota United has won two straight and is unbeaten in six, but it still needs a victory and help from other Western Conference results.
- Minnesota United faces a must-win situation at Allianz Field on Saturday to keep playoff hopes alive, needing a victory and favorable results to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs on Decision Day.
- After a winless September left the Loons mired in 14th place in the Western Conference, the team surged to 12th and remains unbeaten in six matches with a 3-0-3 record.
- Striker Kelvin Yeboah has set a club single-season record of 18 goals, while the midfield pairing of Owen Gene and Nectar Triantis maintains a 7-0-3 record when starting together.
- Head coach Cameron Knowles credited the group's resilience, saying they have "continued to push and believe" throughout the rally, though Minnesota relies on favorable outcomes from Portland, Seattle, and Colorado.
- Shifting to a four-back formation has provided defensive stability; Duggan noted that this simplified structure has given players the clarity needed to perform during this final push.
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How late surge made playoffs possible for Minnesota United
Minnesota United vs. San Jose When: 6 p.m. Saturday Where: Allianz Field Stream: Apple TV Radio: KSTP-AM, 1500 Weather: 47 degrees, overcast, 8 mph east wind Form: MNUFC (10-12-11, 41 points) has won two in a row and is unbeaten in six with a 3-1 win at Los Angeles FC on Sunday. San Jose (14-9-10, […]
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