It was a bit of déjà vu for Minnesota United this past weekend, as they fell to San Jose by the same 3-2 scoreline that ended the Loons’ 2017 season.



Early errors ended up dooming the visitors on the whole, with two goals conceded in just as many minutes changing the fate of the match. The second half, though, provided a solid 45-minute glimpse into what kind of cohesion the Loons will aim to turn into a habit. (Part of this may have to do with Earthquakes boss Mikael Stahre taking his foot off the gas after halftime. After holding possession for 53.4 percent of the first half, San Jose’s rate plummeted to just 34.5 percent after the break, giving Minnesota more of a chance to play its game.)



Still, the biggest issues for Minnesota United fell right in the center of the park. While not nearly as catastrophic as its first month in the league, Minnesota was dominated by San Jose’s attacking-minded midfielders. Last season, this bleeding...