On Saturday, Orlando City will travel to chilly Minneapolis/St. Paul to face off against Minnesota United. It will be Orlando City’s first battle against one of the two newest MLS teams. Here is a breakdown of what to expect from the Loons:
Recent Matches
Minnesota is having a bit of a rough entrance to MLS. They have just eleven points in twelve games, with a total of three wins, seven losses, and two draws. They have lost their last two matches-- 2-1 against L.A Galaxy last weekend and 3-2 against Toronto FC the weekend before. They are 2-3 in their last five.
Who’s Hot
Christian Ramirez leads the team with seven goals on the season, followed closely by former Orlando City midfielder Kevin Molino who has five goals and three assists on the year. Their offense has been hot and cold all year, but they have scored in four out of their last five matches.
Who’s Not
The Minnesota United defense has struggled this season. After allowing a total of eleven goals in their first two matches, they found their footing. But the Loons have allowed 30 goals in twelve games. In addition, Christian Ramirez has scored own goals in the last two matches, helping lead both Toronto and Los Angeles to victory.
Power Rankings
Minnesota United sits in 19th in the latest MLS Power Rankings, while Orlando City sits in 7th. Both clubs have seen a dip in their rankings, but Minnesota finds themselves almost at the bottom of the league.
