Some familiar faces will be on display this Saturday night when Orlando City takes on Minnesota United at Orlando City Stadium. Former Orlando City head coach Adrian Heath will return alongside former players Kevin Molino and Harrison Heath. See what else Minnesota will bring to the table this weekend below.

New Additions: Matt Lampson (Chicago Fire), Tyrone Mears (Atlanta United), Betrand Owundu Eko’o (Les Astres), Franzt Pangop (Union Douala), Harrison Heath (Atlanta United).

It wasn’t a busy offseason for the Loons, but the team did add two key veterans in goalkeeper Matt Lampson and right back Tyrone Mears.

After getting the start in week one, it looks like Lampson has won the goalkeeper competition with the incumbent Bobby Shuttleworth. Mears also got the start in week one.

Last Match

Minnesota fell 3-2 in their season opener on the road in San Jose. Back-to-back goals in the 27th and 28th minutes put the Loons behind early.

Danny Hoesen secured his brace in the second half to make it 3-0, before two late goals by Kevin Molino made it tight at the end.

Player to Watch

Much of Minnesota’s offense runs through midfielder Kevin Molino. Look for the former Lion to play some give-and-go’s in the midfield and look to run behind the defense.

Because of this tendency to play the pass, defenders often give Molino too much space. You can see him take advantage of that in his second goal against the ‘Quakes.

Head-to-Head

Orlando City is 0-1-0 all time against Minnesota United, dropping their only matchup 1-0 last season on the road. Christian Ramirez scored the game winner in that match. He will be a gametime decision due to ankle injury sustained last weekend.

In Quotes

“They didn’t give in. At 3-nil it’s very easy to shut up shop and don’t try and go forward, but they kept going forward, they kept moving the ball well. I always thought that at some stage we would get chances. When it went to 3-2 it was a bit of a nervy end for them in the end.” - Adrian Heath following Minnesota’s 3-2 defeat in San Jose.