The Loons completed their initial week of training in Blaine last week. Minnesota continues their 2024 season preparation in Tucson, Arizona from January 21 to February 1. The Desert Friendlies are being hosted by FC Tuscson where Minnesota United will play CF Montreal on Saturday, January 27 at 7 p.m. CT.

MNUFC will be part of a closed door friendly against Sporting Arizona on January 24 followed by an intersquad scrimmage on January 31.

Minnesota will then have a brief return home before heading out to California for the 2024 Coachella Valley Invitational. Minnesota will play Phoenix Rising FC on February 10, the Chicago Fire FC on February 14 and then Charlotte FC on February 17.

Photo Gallery: MNUFC Training Session

January 23, 2024|In MNUFC, MNUFC Galleries, Northland Soccer Journal

Minnesota United players warm up at the beginning of a training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielders Robin Lod (17) and Kervin Arriaga (33) during a training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Fred Emmings (99) cracks a smile during a training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Caden Clark knocks the ball away from Molik Jesse Khan during a Minnesota United training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United interim head coach Cameron Knowles looks on during a training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Alec Smir makes a save during a training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United players Molik Jesse Khan and Kage Romanshyn Jr. during a training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United players Joseph Rosales and Mikael Marques during a training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United players Miguel Tapias and Caden Clark during a training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Molik Jesse Khan has a shot stopped by Fred Emmings during a Minnesota United training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Sang Bin Jeong takes a shot during a training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United players Molik Jesse Khan and Mikael Marques fight for possession of the ball during a Minnesota United' training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Hugo Bacharach kicks the ball during a training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United players Caden Clark and Hugo Bacharach during a training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United players DJ Taylor and Bongokuhle Hlongwane share a laugh after a training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) answers questions from the media after a training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Moses Nyeman has a laugh after the Minnesota United training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair has a laugh with teammates after a training session at the National Sports Complex in Blaine, Minn., on Friday, January 19, 2024. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

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