Minnesota United FC opened their preseason training at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN, on January 9. EPL photographer Michael Lake and writer Alan Van Wyk (If you missed it, you can read Alan’s story here.) were there on Day 4, January 12, to view some new faces and returning veterans warming up the Sports Dome.
Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) warms up at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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MNUFC2 defender Carlos Leatherman warms up at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Minnesota United goalkeeper Clint Irwin dives for a ball at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) and Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Minnesota United goalkeeper Eric Dick (13) makes a save at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Minnesota United defender Brent Kallman (14) at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Minnesota United forward Luis Amarilla (9) waits for a pass at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Goalkeeper Clint Irwin blocks a shot by defender Michael Boxall (15) at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Defender Doneil Henry heads the ball at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Midfielder Robin Lod (17) and forward Ménder García (28) scrimmage at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Forward Ménder García (28) keeps midfielder Robin Lod (17) off the ball at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Ménder García (28) receives a pass at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Forward Cameron Dunbar dribbles the ball at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Minnesota United veterans, defender Michael Boxall (15) and midfielder Robin Lod (17), scrimmage at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Defender DJ Taylor (27) makes a slide tackle on forward Cameron Dunbar during scrimmage at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Forward Tani Oluwaseyi dribbles past Robin Lod in a scrimmage at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Scrimmage at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) and forward Cameron Dunbar scrimmage at a Minnesota United FC practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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Minnesota United Head Coach Adrian Heath at a practice session on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.
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The Loons continue training in Orlando, Florida, until February 2. The squad will then return to NSC for a week ahead of their departure to California for the Coachella Valley Invitational. The Loons’ MLS season will begin February 25 at New York Red Bulls.
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