United Targets First Win In Head-To-Head-Series With Cosmos

After an opening-day loss, Minnesota United (2W-0D-1L, 6 points) continues to improve. The Loons took advantage of playing the majority of their last match a man up and defeated the Strikers, 3-0. Minnesota, though, is still seeking its first win against the New York Cosmos, and enter the match 0-4-4 in the head-to-head series. Christian Ramirez and Ben Speas – both of whom have two goals this year – have been the driving force in the attack and will look to test the Cosmos’ back line.

New York (2-0-1, 6) seemed destined for a win until the final moments of Saturday’s match in Indianapolis. Two late goals by Indy Eleven handed the Cosmos their first loss of the season. Minnesota will want to take a page out of Indy’s book and stifle New York’s powerful attack, which is led by Juan Arango and Jairo Arrieta. The Cosmos, who will see the return of starting goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer, will have a tough task of rebounding against a strong Loons side. 

Match Information
8 p.m. ET | Saturday, April 23
NSC Stadium | Blaine, Minn.
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