MNUFC sins, Dark Clouds give

Year To Date: Dark Clouds Charity Card Club has raised $321 for charities. It's not too late to join https://t.co/cTaHc0Uzz5 #DCMN pic.twitter.com/OW7hqWgq10

— Dark Clouds ☁????️‍???? #DCMN (@MNDarkClouds) March 21, 2017

So far in this short season, the Dark Clouds and friends have raised $321 based on Minnesota United FC’s disciplinary record. You too can join by committing to donate a fixed amount per red or yellow card.

Joe Greenspan returns to training

CB J. Greenspan is in full practice today for #MNUFC. Has been on league's concussion protocol for nearly two weeks.

— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) March 21, 2017

Good news from MNUFC’s training session today. Joe Greenspan took part in the non-contact portions of training. Wishing you a safe and speedy recovery to full health, Joe!

Figueroa set to miss matchup with Loons

Looks like Maynor Figueroa has picked up a one game suspension. #FCDallas

— Drew Epperley (@wvhooligan) March 21, 2017

Maynor Figueroa has received a one-game suspension from Major League Soccer’s Disciplinary Committee for a crunching tackle on Kei Kamara last weekend. Figueroa will miss FC Dallas’ April 8 match against MNUFC.

Minneapolis City cancel and add friendlies

Minneapolis City SC and the Milwaukee Bavarians have cancelled their previously-announced April 22 friendly in Wisconsin Dells, Wis., as City’s parent organization Stegman’s has had its top Minnesota Amateur Soccer League side drawn against the Bavarians in the United States Amateur Soccer Association National Cup. The Region II matchup will take place April 23 at 7:00 p.m. in Milwaukee.

The Crows will be playing a friendly against the University of Minnesota men’s club team on May 5 at Augsburg College’s Edor Nelson Field at 7:00 p.m. With the latter’s funding recently cut, 30 percent of ticket sales will go to support the U of M men’s club team.

News bits

• Jeff Rueter profiles Collen Warner’s steady presence in the MNUFC midfield.
• Alex Schieferdecker breaks down three things that played a part in the Loons picking up their first MNUFC point.
• Megan Ryan files a report from training for the Star Tribune and takes stock of the roster as up to nine players may miss this weekend’s matchup with New England.