#MNUFC has won two in a row - and Eric Ramsay is doing it with a system that isn’t really a system at all, but is all about flexibility.

Plus:
* Why playing two strikers didn’t work so well
* The numbers on the midfield putting in some serious running

Two weeks ago, the Houston Dynamo held on for a 2-1 win against #MNUFC in St. Paul, and celebrated by signing coach Ben Olsen to a contract extension.

Since then, they haven't scored a goal, and have lost two consecutive Texas derbies.

Curse of the Wonderwall?

This is in the print edition today! Headline: Seven reasons for fans to start paying more attention to Loons

If you missed it online this week, still time to check it out before tonight’s #MNUFC game against Sporting KC.

Guys I think I might have misread the #MNUFC schedule

'What's really impressed me about Eric Ramsay so far is his flexibility.' - Matthew Doyle

The crew on This is MLS get Loony talking about Minnesota United FC and their potential this season. 🆙

Watch the full episode here: soc.cr/3UyBDfr

For the evening crowd: it’s a new chapter for #MNUFC . If you, the Minnesota sports fan, haven’t taken much notice of the Loons, I’ve got seven reasons that maybe you should.

Once people find out that I cover #MNUFC , the most common question I get - even from sports fans - is, “Has their season started yet?”

With this in mind, here are seven reasons that Minnesota sports fans should be paying attention to the new chapter for the Loons.

ICYMI: Emanuel Reynoso may return to the Twin Cities, but his old role as the focal point for the team's game plan won't be waiting for him, if he does.

startribune.com/emanuel-reynos…

No injuries to report from #MNUFC training today, and good news on Sang Bin Jeong. The winger went off on a stretcher during South Korea U-23's game at the Asian Cup yesterday, but Eric Ramsay confirmed it was a cramp, and nothing more serious.

Forgot to mention this from Sunday:

Eric Ramsay doesn't make many jokes in press conferences thus far, but he did make this crack about Joseph Rosales (and his two red cards):

'He sort of got through the game unscathed, no drama, available for the upcoming game...'

#MNUFC

Even if Emanuel Reynoso returns to Minnesota United, his role has disappeared. 'We are much more of a group where the strength of us will be the collective' and not individuals, new coach Eric Ramsay says. Analysis from Jon Marthaler startribune.com/emanuel-reynos…

#MNUFC international check-in: Sang Bin Jeong has played twice (one start, one sub) for South Korea's U-23 team in the AFC Asian Cup group stage, as they try to qualify for this summer's Olympics.

South Korea is through to the quarterfinals, and plays again Thursday vs Indonesia

From last night, here's the extended web version of my game story from #MNUFC 's 3-0 win against Charlotte FC - including a look at the tactical changes that the Loons made that helped them to be the first team to win in Charlotte since last May.

Extended #MNUFC game story for Star Tribune Sports: Eric Ramsay's quick study helps the Loons in 3-0 win

Plus:
* Joseph Rosales's hybrid role a key
* Strikers with different skill sets - and maybe roles?
* Ramsay's not too low in defeat - or high in victory

startribune.com/minnesota-unit…

Initial game story from the Loons' win; we'll have expanded coverage following the postgame media availabilities, too.

FINAL: #MNUFC 3, Charlotte 0.

Just an impressive road win for the Loons, who absolutely smothered Charlotte - not an easy feat, given that Charlotte hadn't lost at home since May 20 of last year.

A #MNUFC2 update: Carlos Harvey scored a second-half hat-trick, and the Loons' MLS NEXT Pro team got its first win of the year, beating Portland on the road 4-3.

Shaping up for a pair of road wins this afternoon, for MNUFC as a club.

An impressive stat: in the 20 minutes since #MNUFC took a 3-0 lead, the Loons have allowed just one shot from Charlotte (and it was blocked).

Still plenty of time, but so far, the Loons are seeing this out quite well.