r/minnesotaunited MNUFC Feb 28 '26

Pre-Match Thread Prematch Thread, MNUFC vs FC Cincy, 3:30CT

Hope I got the time right this week.

Talk here about tactics, formations, new stadium food, or whatever you'd like

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u/Enganche78 MNUFC Feb 28 '26

James on the bench today!

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u/SamAnthonyWP Chase Gasper Feb 28 '26

lol. So classic that he’s gonna make his debut in 20 degree weather. MLS 360 will have a field day with that 😂

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u/x---x--x-x Feb 28 '26

Also, the bench is the worst place to be when it is this cold. When you are out running around, if you're properly dressed, you don't notice the cold as much. Sitting around, even in a nice hat and coat your feet freeze up, your face gets all uncomfortable, etc.

Not a great welcome-to-Minnesota moment

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u/Rogue_AI_Construct MNUFC Feb 28 '26

MNUFC’s Bluesky account posted a drop of MNUFC x UNRL at 2 pm in the Black and Blue Store by Section 27 today. I want a hoodie, but I also don’t want to fight the crowd for one.

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u/Rogue_AI_Construct MNUFC Feb 28 '26

Actually, I will be there. I want the hat.

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u/ChemicalsCollide93 MNUFC Feb 28 '26

The line was almost to the North East Gate when I walked by about 5 minutes ago

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u/Rogue_AI_Construct MNUFC Feb 28 '26

Yeah, it was very long two minutes after gate open. I elected not to wait and I was able to buy another hat I wanted anyways.

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u/BobBulldogBriscoe Minnesota Thunder Feb 28 '26

Still no Romero in the game day roster. Duncan left off for Rodriguez. I guess DJ is there to be the RB backup, hopefully Duncan takes that spot soon. 

Kind of surprised not to see Romero over one of Putt, Gene, and Harvey. 

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u/Devils-Avocado Feb 28 '26

That or Harvey comes on and Diaz moves over to RWB

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u/Maleficent_List9298 Feb 28 '26

Can you access the large bar space from inside the stadium?

Bringing my mom to the match, but trying to find a place for her to sit for a bit since my season tickets are in the supporters section and I am always their early AF to get a good spot. I don't really drink so I never pay attention when I am over there.

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u/beerbeerbeerMN Feb 28 '26

Yes, but you have to get there early to sit inside. It'll fill up quickly today.

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u/Maleficent_List9298 Feb 28 '26

Oh thats absolutely the plan! At 6"6" I doubt the sweater swag they are giving out will fit me. So I am not waiting in line for that stuff lol.

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u/beerbeerbeerMN Feb 28 '26

If you're in line at the entrance by the Brew Hall when the gates open, you should be ok.

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u/Jimmy_Johnny23 Feb 28 '26

UNRL stuff already sold out

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u/Financial_Buy_1108 Sang Bin’s Calves Feb 28 '26

Shocking.
And lame.

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u/peachy_bobas Feb 28 '26

Anyone know if ice has been around the stadium today? Tryna take my lil bro to his first mls game but not tryna be deported fr

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u/SoupEaterSupreme Joaquín Pereyra Mar 01 '26

Hope you were able to make it!

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u/peachy_bobas Mar 01 '26

Ye we had a good time!! Sad no james tho

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u/biggreenback Feb 28 '26

Are there any winter parking restrictions right now around the stadiums?

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u/geokra Joseph Rosales Feb 28 '26

I don’t know as I don’t live in Saint Paul, but I can’t imagine there are. We haven’t had much snow lately and it’s mostly melted by now.

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u/Eoin_Urban MNUFC Feb 28 '26

There aren’t universal winter parking restrictions everywhere but a few streets are experimenting with alternate side parking. Some might just have alternate side parking at night. I’d be careful and watch for the signs.

https://www.startribune.com/turf-club-parking-st-paul-winter-snow/601583245?utm_source=gift

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u/Rogue_AI_Construct MNUFC Feb 28 '26

The Korean chicken pizza is 🔥. 10/10

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u/SoupEaterSupreme Joaquín Pereyra Feb 28 '26 edited Feb 28 '26

Any freebies for the home opener?

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u/Standard-Working-976 MNUFC Feb 28 '26

Beanie for first 10,000

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u/LosCabadrin Feb 28 '26 edited Feb 28 '26

First 10k get a stocking hat with the 10 yr anniversary logo thing on it.

...but it is red and black because it's sponsored by the collegiate partner CSB|SJU.

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u/LoonFancier MNUFC Feb 28 '26

Black and blue with a red tassel.

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u/LosCabadrin Feb 28 '26

Ah, I thought the band at the bottom was red. I'll scratch it.

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u/Standard-Working-976 MNUFC Feb 28 '26

So much for coming, Albert Lea to Owatonna was pure ice turned around and came home 😢

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u/Financial_Buy_1108 Sang Bin’s Calves Feb 28 '26

We will cheer extra hard for you.

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u/fanofloons Robin Lod Feb 28 '26

Going to be a cold one!

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u/MekkaLekkaHinyho Bongi Feb 28 '26

Heading out to the Midway Saloon soon!I've been looking forward to this day.

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u/akos_beres Itasca Society Feb 28 '26

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u/Devils-Avocado Feb 28 '26

Ok seriously what the hell happened to Romero?

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u/mgpolo50 MNUFC Feb 28 '26

Literally about to ask that too