Enemy Scouting Report - Minnesota United

(image via Minnesota United FC)

The Houston Dynamo are coming off a disappointing and frustrating loss to the Seattle Sounders this past weekend. Now, they are back at home with a chance to bounce back—but standing in their way is a surging Minnesota United side that won’t make things easy.

With the season roughly a third of the way through, Houston finds itself at a crucial crossroads. If they truly aspire to contend in 2025, they need to start turning things around—and that starts by taking all three points against the red-hot Loons.

Minnesota United are flying high. They’re coming off a string of positive results, including a statement victory over Inter Miami and Lionel Messi this past weekend. Under the guidance of young head coach Eric Ramsay, Minnesota has climbed into the top tier of the Western Conference, playing with confidence and cohesion.

A big part of their success comes down to key contributions across the pitch. Up front, Tani Oluwaseyi has emerged as a serious attacking threat—combining pace, power, and a keen eye for goal. His movement and physical presence could pose major problems for Houston’s defense. In midfield, Joaquín Pereyra serves as the creative engine. The Argentine playmaker pulls the strings with pinpoint passing and intelligent vision, capable of unlocking defenses and controlling tempo. Anchoring the team at the back is Dayne St. Clair, whose shot-stopping ability and command of the box give Minnesota a reliable last line of defense, especially in tight matches.

Minnesota United Record: 6W-4D-2L

Results in the last 30 days:

April 12 - Toronto 0-0 Minnesota

April 19 - Minnesota 0-0 Dallas

April 27 - Minnesota 1-3 Vancouver

May 3 - Austin 0-3 Minnesota

May 7 - Louisville City FC 0-1 Minnesota (USOC)

May 10 - Minnesota 4-1 Miami

Last Match Staring XI (from fotmob.com)

2025 Roster

Goalkeepers: Alec Smir, Dayne St. Clair 

Defenders: Devin Padelford, Nicolás Romero, Kipp Keller, Anthony Markanich, Michael Boxall, Matúš Kmeť, Morris Duggan, DJ Taylor, Jefferson Díaz, Carlos Harvey

Midfielders: Joseph Rosales, Robin Lod, Wil Trapp, Jeong Ho-yeon, Julian Gressel, Alejandro Bran, Joaquín Pereyra, Owen Gene, Hassani Dotson, Loïc Mesanvi

Forwards:  Jeong Sang-bin, Kelvin Yeboah, Tani Oluwaseyi, Samuel Shashoua, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Jordan Adebayo-Smith

Can Houston rise to the occasion and hand Minnesota a rare defeat—or will the Loons continue their march atop the Western Conference?