Minnesota United’s first MLS season has been a wild ride, filled with highs and lows that have brought out the true character of the club. After some early struggles, the club found its footing and a formula that led to a surge late in the season. Here, we’ll take a look back at some of the numbers that stood out during the year.
366,148 – Total Home Attendance for 2017
Over the course of 17 league matches and one international friendly, MNUFC drew fans from all over the world to TCF Bank Stadium this year. More fans came to matches in 2017 than the last two seasons combined.
2,970 – Minutes from Jerome Thiesson
Even though he missed the opening match in Portland, the Swiss Sensation featured in every other competitive match this season. 34 appearances across the regular season and a late appearance in the U.S. Open Cup have made Thiesson the club minutes leader in the MLS era.
116 – Saves by Bobby Shuttleworth
Standing tall between the posts for the Loons this season, Shuttleworth shattered his career regular season saves record of 94 from 2014. Shuttleworth has put his body — and nose on more than one occasion — on the line for Minnesota this season and earned an MLS MVP nomination because of it.
41% – of Shots on Goal Scored by Christian Ramirez
Ramirez was the second-most accurate player in MLS with a 57% accuracy rating. 34 shots from Superman ended up on target, and nearly half of them wound up in the twine. Every single one of his goals came from the run of play.
16 – Goals involving Kevin Molino
Molino was on fire in front of goal this season, scoring seven goals and assisting nine. His deft touch and precision timing helped the club assist leader create tons of chances for his teammates, and allowed him to score crucial goals.
4 – Match-Winning Goals by Abu Danladi
A lot of eyes were on the first overall SuperDraft selection this season, as many wondered if he would live up to the hype. Danladi proved that he was ready for MLS as a key player when the match was on the line, leading all rookies in match-winning goals, just two behind the MLS record.
