MLS Matchday 8: Minnesota United vs. Orlando City SC | #MINvORL
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT
Location: Allianz Field
Broadcast: Apple TV - Free and 1500 ESPN
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Broadcast Stream: Apple TV - Free
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Native American Heritage Game presented by Grand Casino
MNUFC is back in the Midway this weekend and determined to bounce back from their first loss of the season. This Saturday, the Loons will face Orlando for the first time since 2020. The two teams have only met four times, but the game will serve as a reverse homecoming of sorts for Adrian Heath, who was once at the helm of the Lions during their USL Pro days and inaugural MLS season before joining MNUFC in 2016. Orlando has had a lukewarm start to their season with a record of 2-2-2, earning them 8th in the Eastern Conference. In their most recent game, the Lions fell 0-2 at home to Nashville SC, their worst loss so far this year. However, Orlando is coming to Minnesota fresh off of a bye week and ready to right the ship. Minnesota will need to come in with the same energy and build off of the lessons they learned in Chicago to come out on top in this Lions v. Loons clash. Can't make it out to Allianz Field? Make sure to watch for free on Apple TV or tune in to 1500 ESPN to catch all of the action.
Lawn Layover, presented by Sun Country:
Make sure to stop by the Lawn Layover, presented by Sun Country, for some pregame fun, food and festivities. The party begins at 5:30 p.m. CT and will feature music, mobile ordering from the Grand Casino Brew Hall menu, lawn games and giveaways! Fans will also have the chance to play some plinko with Grand Casino and learn about the Star Tribune to score some great Loons gear.
In honor of Native American Heritage night, the Indigenous Peoples Task Force will be present with games, giveaways and a special sage ceremony to bless the land. Additionally, there will be a dance and drum performance from the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
Forgot your scarf? No worries! The MNUFC merch truck will be at the Lawn Layover, presented by Sun Country, for any and all of your pregame merchandise needs.
Native American Heritage Highlights
The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC) is a local non-profit social and mental health services organization committed to traditional ways of being and support of Native women and their families. The Mission of the MIWRC is to empower women and families to exercise their cultural values with integrity, and to achieve sustainable lifeways, while advocating for justice and equity. Make sure to stop by their table inside the stadium on the concourse to meet some of their staff and learn more about their mission. To learn even more, you can visit their website at miwrc.org.
The Indigenous Peoples Task Force (IPTF) is a local organization that strengthens the wellness of our community in a way that is based in indigenous values and ways of knowing. They were founded in 1987 to develop and implement culturally appropriate HIV education and direct services to the Native community in Minnesota. They know our community will not be completely well until all people have restored their relationships with each other and the earth. Make sure to stop by the IPTF activation at the Lawn Layover, presented by Sun Country to learn more and meet some of their staff. To learn even more, you can visit their website at indigenouspeoplestf.org.
In-Game Honors
The pregame ceremony will include a national anthem performance by Gary Ruschman and MNUFC Power Soccer athlete Tejosh Rana as the Allina Health Honorary Scoreboard Keeper for the game. For more information about how you can support Power Soccer visit AllTogetherBetter.com. At halftime, the club will honor Marisa Miakonda Cummings, President and CEO of the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center, as the L'Etoile du Nord. Additionally, Master Sergeant Ralph Kettler, MNUFC Season Ticket Member, of the United States Air Force as honored as the Xcel Energy Eye of the Loon.
Gameday Info
Transportation
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