SAINT PAUL— It’s that time of year again! A time when people can pause and reflect on their communities—on that beautiful collaboration of different backgrounds, and Minnesota United is celebrating.
“The international break reminds us that we are more connected than we believe, and as the world’s sport, soccer especially demonstrates the importance of diversity and inclusion,” Minnesota United said in a statement. “In celebration of that, Minnesota United will be lighting Allianz Field with the flag colors of its first-team players. From June 13-20, a rotating schedule of colors will be brilliantly displayed – some even lining up with the matches occurring that evening.”
Below is a schedule of the countries represented, so fans will be able to celebrate alongside Minnesota United by enjoying the flag colors on the stadium these next few days.
“Look for your favorite flags, snap some pictures, and above all, remember what this all represents,” said Minnesota United.
| Date | Countries | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 13 | USA | Clint Irwin, Eric Dick, Brent Kallman, Wil Trapp, DJ Taylor, Hassani Dotson, Fred Emmings, Devin Padelford, Cameron Dunbar |
| Tuesday, June 13 | Jamaica | Kemar Lawrence |
| Wednesday, June 14 | Finland | Robin Lod |
| Wednesday, June 14 | France | Bakaye Dibassy |
| Thursday, June 15 | Argentina | Franco Fragapane, Emanuel Reynoso |
| Thursday, June 15 | Canada | Dayne St. Clair |
| Thursday, June 15 | Colombia | Ménder García |
| Friday, June 16 | South Korea | Sang Bin Jeong |
| Friday, June 16 | Sweden | Mikael Marqués |
| Saturday, June 17 | Puerto Rico | Zarek Valentin |
| Saturday, June 17 | South Africa | Bongokuhle Hlongwane |
| Sunday, June 18 | Honduras | Jospeh Rosales, Kervin Arriaga |
| Sunday, June 18 | Mexico | Miguel Tapias |
| Sunday, June 18 | Liberia | Patrick Weak |
| Monday, June 19 | New Zealand | Michael Boxall |
| Monday, June 19 | Nigeria | Tani Olusaweyi |
| Tuesday, June 20 | World Refugee Day |
