Who’s ready for some MLS After Dark action at Q2?! This week, Minnesota United makes their second ever trip to Austin in a game that should be a really good early measuring stick for the Verde & Black. This is the type of game Austin needs to win as it’s likely both squads will be right in the thick of the playoff race when this fall rolls around. One thing to keep in mind is that ATX is unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 games. The lone loss: Minnesota.
Minnesota United FC Fast Facts
- MLS Debut: 2017
- Current Record: 2-1-2 (8 pts)
- Finish Last Season: 5th Western Conference (49 pts)
- Nickname: The Loons
- Trophies: 0
- Wooden Spoons: 0
- Names You May Know: Luis Amarilla, Hassani Dotson, Patrick Weah, Wil Trapp
- Notable Famous Minnesotans: Prince, F. Scott Fitzegerald, Judy Garland, Steve Stifler, Mr. Perfect
Side Note: We need to talk about the movie Purple Rain. I love it for the ridiculous acting and live music performances. But can we all agree that Prince, aka “The Kid”, was a terrible human in that film? Total asshole to Apollonia. Total asshole to his bandmates. One song at the end of the movie doesn’t gloss over all of that. Just sayin’, dude was prick and definitely not Minnesota nice.
What is Minnesota’s Biggest Claim to Fame?
Lakes. Y’all, they are really, really proud of their lakes. Even though most of them would be considered nothing more than oversized pond around here. I don’t get it.
What is Minnesota’s Best Export?
The Juicy Lucy Burger. It’s delicious. I’m not here to hate on hamburger perfection. In fact, give me two right now.
What exactly is a loon anyway?
It’s a pretty pointless bird. They’re loud. The mostly hang out in water. They often have the red eyes of the devil. Oh, did I mention that they are loud?
Yeah, you can keep those things far, far away from me.
Final Match Day Hate Rating
In reality, there’s no animosity here. Having traveled there last year, I can report that the Minnesota United fan base is quite nice and fun to hang out with before and after games. Plus they have an awesome home bar near the stadium. But then again, someone took the time to create this, and that deserves ample amounts of ridicule.
Uncle Tony P.
Uncle Tony P. is a lifelong Austin FC supporter and overall handsome son of a bitch who always has a full supply of mustard on hand for his Verde friends.