The end-of-season roster decisions dump is one of the most unceremonious days of the year.



Most MLS contracts only have one or two base seasons and will tag on a few options at the end of the deal. It allows flexibility to move on from a player who isn’t providing good value to the team. Consequently, it means that each season around half of the players on an MLS roster will learn their fate heading into the next year. Rather than getting a sappy “thanks for the memories” post, a player is one of many on a laundry list.



With that in mind, Minnesota United was one of many MLS teams to make its decisions public Monday.



After a full month without concrete updates about the team, it is an indication of what’s changing as the Loons get ready to move into Allianz Field. The 2019 season is even more pivotal after two uninspiring seasons on the trot, making this a crucial winter transfer window. While the team may not be announcing new...