The 2022 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, and a series of international friendlies have been scheduled during the week-long window as a sort of precursor to the main event. Soccer is the world’s sport, spanning across many nations, cultures and creeds — a fact that is always made extra apparent during World Cup seasons. Which is why, over the international break, MNUFC has elected to once again celebrate diversity in both the Twin Cities and on its team in a highly visible way.
In the Loons first-team roster alone, there are eighteen countries represented, so from September 19-27, Allianz Field will be lit up with different colors, each representing the flag of the home country of one of the first-team players. Below is a schedule of countries represented, so fans will be able to celebrate alongside Minnesota United by enjoying the flag colors on Allianz Field these next nine days.
Date |
Countries |
Players |
---|---|---|
Monday, September 19 |
USA |
Tyler Miller, Jacori Hayes, Brent Kallman, Wil Trapp, Aziel Jackson, DJ Taylor, Hassani Dotson, Nabilai Kibunguchy, Fred Emmings, Eric Dick, Devin Padelford, Jonathan González |
Monday, September 19 |
Liberia |
Patrick Weah |
Tuesday, September 20 |
Argentina |
Franco Fragapane, Emanuel Reynoso |
Tuesday, September 20 |
New Zealand |
Michael Boxall |
Wednesday, September 21 |
Canada |
Callum Montgomery, Dayne St. Clair, Tani Oluwaseyi |
Wednesday, September 21 |
Paraguay |
Luis Amarilla, Alan Benítez |
Thursday, September 22 |
Denmark |
Niko Hansen |
Thursday, September 22 |
South Africa |
Bongokuhle Hlongwane |
Friday, September 23 |
Finland |
Robin Lod |
Friday, September 23 |
Mali |
Bakaye Dibassy |
Saturday, September 24 |
France |
Bakaye Dibassy, Romain Métanire |
Saturday, September 24 |
Madagascar |
Romain Métanire |
Sunday, September 25 |
Ghana |
Abu Danladi |
Sunday, September 25 |
Kenya |
Nabilai Kibunguchy |
Monday, September 26 |
Honduras |
Joseph Rosales, Kervin Arriaga |
Monday, September 26 |
Colombia |
Ménder García |
Tuesday, September 27 |
Jamaica |
Justin McMaster, Oniel Fisher, Kemar Lawrence |
Tuesday, September 27 |
Mexico |
Jonathan González |