After making their first ever MLS playoff appearance in 2019, Minnesota United has made substantial front-office changes ahead of a pivotal offseason.



Multiple sources told The Athletic that head coach Adrian Heath will now have increased say over roster decisions, taking a measure of control from sporting director Manny Lagos. The sources said that Lagos will continue with the club, where he’ll remain in charge of the academy, their eventual USL team and maintain his status as Minnesota’s representative on various league technical committees. It’s expected that Lagos’ title will change, though it’s not clear what it will become at the time of reporting.



As part of the shakeup, the sources said that assistant coach Mark Watson will move from the bench to the front office, where he will serve as the team’s new technical director. Watson is already handling negotiations for new contracts with current Loons players, and...