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Eric Ramsay's Minnesota United by the numbers: An analytical look at an evolving playstyle

Eric Ramsay's Minnesota United by the numbers: An analytical look at an evolving playstyle

The numbers say that the Loons are big on field position, defense and playing fast when they get the ball on offense. Since the beginning of the season, according to data from Opta, the Loons are 26th in passes per sequence and the number of passing sequences that saw them string 10 or more passes together. The Loons are tied for seventh in MLS this season in how fast the ball moves down the field once they do get it.