Press Release

MNUFC 2022 Home Opener + Season Opener Information

MNUFC will kick off its sixth season in MLS out east at Philadelphia Union, Saturday, February 26, time TBD. Philadelphia was one of two Eastern Conference teams Minnesota faced in 2021. The following week, the Loons return home to Saint Paul and host the latest Western Conference addition Nashville SC on Saturday, March 5 at 5:00 p.m. CT. Additionally, Minnesota will be the visitors for the New York Red Bulls’ home opener on Sunday, March 13 at 1:00 p.m. CT. The Loons haven’t played against Nashville since 2020, nor the Red Bulls since 2019. 

To best align with the 2022 international calendar, the MLS regular season will run through Decision Day, the regular season finale, on Sunday, Oct. 9. Following three consecutive weeks of Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs action, MLS Cup will be played on Saturday, Nov. 5, more than two weeks prior to the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Nov. 21 and more than a week prior to the player release date on Nov. 14.

While the full 2022 MLS schedule, including broadcast details, will be announced by the end of the year, find Minnesota United's three announced matches on the list below. Home teams listed first. Schedule is subject to change.

Saturday, February 26, 2022
Philadelphia Union vs. Minnesota United (TBD, Subaru Park)

Saturday, March 5, 2022
Minnesota United FC vs. Nashville SC (5 p.m. CT, Allianz Field)

Sunday, March 13, 2022
New York Red Bulls vs. Minnesota United FC (1 p.m. CT, Red Bull Arena)