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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Love Bongi's composure here. Instead of forcing a 1v1 or rushing a cross to Caldeira, he lets the play develop for a split second & finds Ant with a great cutback. "Decelerating serves, incredibly, to gain time and to create spaces that were hidden" -Valdano #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Not sure when @northlandsoccer.com started posting the actual video of every interview (Cam & players) while at training, but I wish I had started subscribing years ago. 👌 #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It's been an absolutely dire few months for #MNUFC. I don't have much to add to what's already been said, so let's just look at one of the few good/interesting build-ups from the last game, lol:

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Some members of the #mnufc media are pushing for Hank Stebbins to get the CSO job. Latest comment: "We added 3 players who will all contribute & make us better." Jackson: 29 mins in 6 matches. 0g/0a Malone: 43 mins in 3 matches. 0g/0a Valerius: Waiting on visa What do people think of him?

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Some #mnufc possession stats from Opta after 25 games: 10+ Pass Sequences: 25th (8.92 /G) Passes Per Sequence: 25th (3.37 /G) Sequence Time: 26rd (8.79 secs) Direct Speed: 13th (1.77) Average Possession: 25th (46.1%) #MinnesotaUnited

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It's been a while since #MNUFC hosted a chalk talk in the Stadium Club. Wonder why they wouldn't want to take questions from fans right now... www.mnufc.com/news/know-be...

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Know Before You Go: MNUFC vs. LA Galaxy | September 19, 2026 | Minnesota United FC

The Loons host the LA Galaxy on Saturday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. CT.

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Really like how early Chanca reads this situation. He starts his full sprint before the pass even happens, anticipating Trapp getting the ball to Pereyra, who has plenty of space to turn upfield & send him through. #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Kinda feels like Cam is playing whac-a-mole with our tactical issues lately... #MNUFC (1/2 🧵)

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Cam's comments + video of the two goals conceded against Dallas: #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Curious to see what changes we might make vs. Dallas tomorrow night... (Pic - a potential defensive issue I see) #MNUFC (1/2 🧵)

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Cam mentioned that many of the transition moments were "self-inflicted" where it can leave the guys at the back in "difficult situations" and he keyed in on 2 examples: #MNUFC (1/2 🧵)

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Manny breaks down Duncan's role in Orlando's third goal: #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

"I want the ball... and to connect with the game..." Caldeira has shown glimpses of this with his recent introduction, but Malone could be an upgrade here if we continue with two up top. #MNUFC ⚽️ @mnufc.com 📹 @andygreder.bsky.social 🎤

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Here's where Cherrion Valerius appears in the team's highlight videos from the first 4 games of the season: #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Pereyra was asked about the differences between the two systems they have played recently: two strikers and a #10 versus two #10 and one striker. He seems to prefer the 2-striker system. (Full interview: youtu.be/RuR7xyZq10E?...) #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Frustrating from Duncan on Orlando's third goal. Griezmann is progressing into an area to play someone through, but Duncan is square (not angled), ball-watching (fixated on Griezmann), and oblivious to the runner getting in behind him (not scanning). #mnufc

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Another cheap goal/high-quality chance conceded on the counter: 🔴 Boxall gives it away. 🔴 The cheap giveaway immediately bypasses 4 of our 5 defenders & both CDMs. 🔴 Gene gets on the wrong side of Griezmann. 🔴 Right tilt, entire defense shifted except Markanich - poor positioning by him? #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Manny talks about our shape last game & then talks about if we'll see it again tonight. After a strong showing from our 2 strikers last match, I’m watching for the next tactical tweak: how else will we provoke the defense to open up the center & find Pereyra as the free man? #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"I don't think we necessarily need to spend to improve on the field, I think we need to be strategic and thoughtful..." - Hank Stebbins (Interim Sporting Director for KEA) #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Yeboah mentions our 2 strikers & pinning. The clip shows how we failed to exploit what pinning can create: unbalancing their defense (our 2 strikers occupying their back 4 + Pereyra pulling their 6 wide) to create a free man/numerical superiority centrally. Trapp was completely missed here. #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Our defensive balance when committing numbers forward for deep throw-ins seems off. Inconsistent positioning in our rest defense is triggering at least 1-2 dangerous opposition transitions every game. #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Yeboah’s 2nd Goal: Gene again at the heart of this goal, just like Yeboah's 1st. A charging run forward with great strength, a 1-2 with Pereyra, ending in a superb pass into space for Yeboah to finish. Also, once again, Caldeira dragged a defender away to help create this opportunity. #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Yeboah 1st Goal: This goal was all down to Gene's decision to spot the shape of the midfielders & drive into the space Pereyra created by dropping deep. It was also a great run from Caldeira to drag a defender deep while Yeboah cut back into the space he created. #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Does anyone know what happened to Andrew Gregor (Director of Scouting)? He joined in 2023, but looking at our official technical staff he isn't listed anymore. Using web archives he's last seen listed around middle of 2025. Can't find an article about him leaving. (If he did?) #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A few details on Hank Stebbins from when he joined in 2023: #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Minnesota United is dead LAST when it comes to 'goals vs. xG': #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Wil Trapp on how #mnufc might exploit Atlanta: "They get their fullbacks so high, so when we do win the ball, exploiting those spaces as quicky as possible." Look for us to attack quickly in transition? #MinnesotaUnited ⚽️ @mnufc.com 🎥

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The most disappointing starting xi that first came to my mind... #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

It looks like the training pitch lines changed once under Ramsay; I wonder what they look like under Knowles now...🤔 #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Total Assists: Kelvin Yeboah (4,100 mins in MLS) - 1 assist Marcus Caldeira (vs. Atlante) - 2 assists #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Difference in roles for our double pivot? Gene got the green light to push forward at most opportunities, while Trapp stayed back to form the rest defense to cover transitions. This is where Triantis will help us quite a bit in attack once he's fit imo. #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Favorite possession moment vs. Tigres: 🟦 Less positional - more organic structure 🟦 8-man left tilt 🟦 Boxall as defensive diagonal 🟦 Harvey providing a threat wide if there is a switch 🟦 Almost pulled off a great combination & chance while 'invading' their defensive block #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

What a tragic decline for Bongi. From scoring all those amazing Leagues Cup goals a few of years ago and becoming the 2nd all-time goal scorer for #mnufc, to now playing as a RWB with zero confidence.

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Last night I sat in the last row (section 113, row 26), far away from my regular season ticket seat, to see if I could create my own tactical camera. 😆 This video is a quick test (checking sizing/etc) and also a look at one of our possessions. #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Cam on Juárez’s 2nd goal: (Replay/live camera didn't have a good angle of the goal) 🟥 Didn't recover into a good defensive shape (Front 3?). 🟥 Domino effect: Gene → Harvey → Duggan → Diaz. #MNUFC #MinnesotaUnited

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

"I glance slightly to my left and see Anthony starting to make a run. I try to hold onto the ball a little longer - to delay just enough so he can run into the space with an advantage." - Pereyra la pausa "Angels with Dirty Faces: The Footballing History of Argentina" - page 260. #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Cam on Juárez’s 1st goal: 🟥 Poor marking in the box 🟥 Giving too much space 🟥 Lacking physical contact 🟥 Failing to deny service Poor all around. #MNUFC #MinnesotaUnited

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Well, that's certainly one way of looking at it. #MNUFC

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

In the latest #MNUFC podcast, Manny hints a couple of times that a switch to a back-4 could help solve our current attacking issues. Winless in 6, could tonight be the night Cam switches things up?

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Tactical Loon @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I'd like to hear Cam's reasoning for why he prefers the 5-2-3 over the 5-4-1 (better half space coverage). Having a front 3 in our current setup offers better pressing intensity (12.6 PPDA, 12th in MLS), but it hasn't been paying off (high turnovers ending in a shot: 12.93%, 26th in MLS). #MNUFC

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