Minnesota United seeks striker and midfielder before transfer deadline
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
SoccerMinnesota United will play UNAL Tigres at Allianz Field on Friday at 8:10 p.m. in their second Leagues Cup match. Minnesota, having lost 2-1 to FC Juarez, is currently seeking to add a striker and attacking midfielder before the transfer window closes on September 2. The club is negotiating for Callum McCowatt and other potential targets, as they face a challenging schedule with upcoming matches. The Loons are experiencing a difficult streak, with no wins in their last eight matches, putting additional pressure on the squad to perform.
- •Minnesota United's record is 0-1-0 in the Leagues Cup.
- •Upcoming match against Tigres is on August 6 at Allianz Field.
- •Club exploring intra-MLS loans and international transfers.
- •Negotiations for Callum McCowatt are ongoing but challenging.
- •Minnesota has not won in eight straight matches.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Loons fall to Tigres in penalty kicks of Leagues Cup
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Loons pursuing striker and attacking midfielder in transfer window
"An overarching question coming out of Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to FC Juarez in Leagues Cup was how would Minnesota United respond against UANL Tigres on Friday. Going from the last-place team in Liga MX to one of Mexico’s premier clubs presented a drastic and daunting shift and a test of resiliency for the Loons. MNUFC returned to a strong defensive showing and held Tigres to a scoreless draw in the ...
"Minnesota United vs. UNAL Tigres When: 8:10 p.m. Friday Where: Allianz Field Stream: Apple TV Weather: 76 degrees, mostly sunny, 11 mph south wind What: For both clubs, it’s the second of three Leagues Cup matches in Phase One of the tournament between MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX. Form: MNUFC (0-1-0, 0 points) lost 2-1 to FC Juarez, the last-place team in Liga MX on Tuesday. Tigres (0-0-1, 2 ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 3:20 AMLoons fall to Tigres in penalty kicks of Leagues Cup
An overarching question coming out of Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to FC Juarez in Leagues Cup was how would Minnesota United respond against UANL Tigres on Friday. Going from the last-place team in Liga MX to one of Mexico’s premier clubs presented a drastic and daunting shift and a test of resiliency for the Loons. MNUFC returned to a strong defensive showing and held Tigres to a scoreless draw in the ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 6:17 PMLoons pursuing striker and attacking midfielder in transfer window
Minnesota United vs. UNAL Tigres When: 8:10 p.m. Friday Where: Allianz Field Stream: Apple TV Weather: 76 degrees, mostly sunny, 11 mph south wind What: For both clubs, it’s the second of three Leagues Cup matches in Phase One of the tournament between MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX. Form: MNUFC (0-1-0, 0 points) lost 2-1 to FC Juarez, the last-place team in Liga MX on Tuesday. Tigres (0-0-1, 2 ...
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