Borussia Dortmund bus attacked

Dortmund's chief of police: "Targeted attack on the BVB team bus" #bvbasm https://t.co/yLkAe5krI0 pic.twitter.com/tLs2BqzpQs

— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) April 11, 2017

Terrible news out of Germany from yesterday, where the Borussia Dortmund team bus was the target of a bombing attack. Defender Marc Bartra has undergone surgery on his arm to repair a broken radial bone and to remove debris from the blast. We wish Marc a full and speedy recovery.

Credit to supporters of both BVB and AS Monaco, who despite the horrific nature of the attacks found a way to share in camaraderie.

Citizens get in on supporter charity efforts

???? MODEL CITIZENS EVENT ????

Meal packing for @SheridanStory on April 24th from 6:45-9:00 PM

Full info here: https://t.co/fwDA1e0QV8 pic.twitter.com/UfUbdmPaSX

— The Citizens (@MPLScitizens) April 10, 2017

With a catchy title to boot, Minneapolis City Supporters, The Citizens, has announced their first Model Citizens​ charity event. Join them if you’re able!

Adrian Heath to toss first pitch

#MNUFC coach Adrian Heath will throw out the first pitch at #MNTwins game April 18. We'll see if Englishman toes the rubber.

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) April 11, 2017

Anyone care to guess what Coach’s walk-up song will be?

News bits

• The Loons defense is showing improvement from the earliest days of this MLS season.
• Andy Greder reports that Rasmus Schüller is pushing for a starting role.
• Likewise, Megan Ryan writes that Abu Danladi is showing Heath that he’s ready to contribute.
• FC Dallas keeper Jesse Gonzalez is a candidate for Save of the Week for this stop on Johan Venegas.