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Right Back at the Right Time: Kyle Duncan is a Loon
I would wager, with just days before the 2026 season opens, few teams in MLS had a bigger glaring need than Minnesota United did at right back. The problem is worse than it might seem at first blush. Yes, there are three recognized right backs on the roster — Jullian Gressel, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, and D.J.…
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Tactics or Cosmology: Positioning a Star in Minnesota United’s Sky
Ed. note: This piece was originally published before the signing of Kyle Duncan. Teams with a single star attacker are often called heliocentric. Given that, the 2025 Loons were more like an asteroid belt: No one big danger man to worry about, but enough smaller threats to get the job done most of the time.…
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Julian Gressel’s Fit With Minnesota United: Solid or Shoehorned?
Minnesota United’s newest player, Julian Gressel, brings a unique skill set to the team. How can the Loons use him best?