How Minnesota United climbed to the top of MLS's Western Conference

When Eric Ramsay fulfilled his post-match media obligations in a Zoom session from Charlotte two weeks ago, the Loons head coach shut the laptop on still-waiting reporters back in Minnesota. Over the next fortnight, that mishap became a running joke — from when the team returned from North Carolina to before they left for Georgia on Friday and again after the Loons beat Atlanta United 2-1 on Saturday. “Laptop is staying open,” Ramsay said in his parting words. The even-keeled Ramsay was in a good mood after the Loons produced yet another road win.