Tactical Loon

Trying to grow the discussion on Minnesota United FC tactics, one clip at a time.

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🚨 2026 In-Season Depth Chart 🚨

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@akos_beres Haha yes, you're 100% correct. But I was aiming for more of a 'fun' tweet in showing the crazy difference in atmospheres than a serious analysis of his situation within the squad.😁

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Last week: Playing for MNUFC2 at a quiet NSC in Blaine.
This Week: Playing the Brazilian NT in front of 80,000 at the historic Maracanã.

Wild ride for Harvey this month. 😄

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Carlos Harvey with Carlo Ancelotti, Neymar, and Vinícius Jr after last Sunday’s Panama vs. Brazil match. 🔥🤩 #MNUFC

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I haven't seen any Tani posts in a while until his 2 assists last night; I can see why... it's been pretty rough since he left #mnufc

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@Tbyrnes2 What do you expect?

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Secondary Transfer Window Opens: Monday, July 13.

The #mnufc FO kept rumors to a minimum over the past few windows; I wonder when we will get our first one this summer...

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@mnufcnews He just scored an absolute banger from 30 out.

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@akos_beres This is exactly what I thought, but I found it difficult to get any confirmation on it.

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I'm so confused on if James is still technically a Loon or not, lol.

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National Team Check-In

Four Loons train with their national teams ahead of a week of international friendlies.

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@mnufcnews If anyone is trying to watch:

1. VPN - Brazil
2. YouTube
3. ge tv (channel)

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@petersps That's what I thought, but people were also saying he was already 'released'.

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@Tyler735_MNUFC Haha, me too. Wish I posted a few more updates of those numbers but never did.

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Updated after 15 games:

10+ Pass Sequences: 23rd (9.27 /G)
Passes Per Sequence: 24th (3.43 /G)
Sequence Time: 23rd (9.05 secs)
Average Possession: 23rd (46.7%)

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Nearly every time Knowles is in front of a mic, there's at least one mention of being on the ball more.

Here are some possession stats after 8 games:

10+ Pass Sequences: 22nd (9 /G)
Passes Per Sequence: 23rd (3.32 /G)
Sequence Time: 25th (8.76 secs)
Average Possession: 29th (41.6%)

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@Tyler735_MNUFC Posted these numbers on May 6th, 2024:

Sequence Time: 27th
Passes per Sequence: 26th
Direct Speed: 8th
10+ Pass Sequences: 26th
Build Up Attacks: 26th
Direct Attacks: 9th

So this would've been like 7 games into Ramsay's tenure.

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@blahadas Hard to evaluate him when he's been injured the entire season so far. And my post wasn't the full depth chart. Just the 'main' back-ups for each position.

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I really believe Knowles wants to play with a back-4, so the positions I've targeted for new transfers aim to fill some of the gaps I think we have...

My perspective could shift, particularly if players are sold, but here's currently what I'm thinking:

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@dunord I have no major gripe with him, but he's just a very average player. I'd prefer him to be the #2 RB/RWB.

I also think the team sees him as a temporary option, since we only offered him a 1-year deal after the Cherrion Valerius move fell through.

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@mnufcnews Do you think that's more of a coaching or roster issue?

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@FerneliusHunter @WillCarp20 KEA highly rates him. He said this when Tani left:

He can definitely be a frustrating player to watch at times, but I imagine the FO is happy with their striker who has 0.60 goals per game.

But who knows if this latest suspension will change anything...

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@ry_anderson4 I believe he used a back 4 during his entire stint with the 2s. When he took over for 3 games before Ramsay arrived they played a back 4, and he stuck with a back 4 for the entire 2026 pre-season and the first few games.

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Where #mnufc players rank & grade (in their specific position vs. other MLS players) in the 'DataMB Pro Performance Index Rankings'

(Min 200 mins)

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Where #mnufc players rank & grade (in their specific position vs. other MLS players) in the 'DataMB Pro Performance Index Rankings'

(Min 200 mins)