By base-level definitions, 2018 has already seen Minnesota United take a major step forward. After failing to win an MLS game until their fifth try last season, the Loons went into an Orlando environment that's always difficult for opponents and walked out with all of the spoils. Adrian Heath deserves a lot of credit — while he easily could've been swept up in the storylines about his return to face the club that fired him mid-season in 2016, Heath stuck to his guns, getting his attacking shape right and perfectly utilizing his bench.



Against an Orlando City side missing key pieces like Dom Dwyer, Sacha Kljestan, and Uri Rosell, Heath rolled out the same starting lineup as he had for the opener, save for Christian Ramirez replacing the injured Abu Danladi. Rosell's absence may have been the biggest advantage for the Loons, leaving Orlando's midfield wide open for Ibson and Rasmus Schüller to pick apart. In front of the two, Kevin Molino was having a career...