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Loons' Michael Boxall snubbed for MLS Defender of the Year award

Loons' Michael Boxall snubbed for MLS Defender of the Year award

Major League Soccer announced the finalists for its end-of-season awards on Thursday, and they include a big snub for Minnesota United's top defender. Michael Boxall is not one of three finalists for this year's Defender of the Year.

Loons' Michael Boxall in conversation for MLS Defender of the Year

Loons' Michael Boxall in conversation for MLS Defender of the Year

Michael Boxall recently surpassed 24,000 minutes played for Minnesota United across all competitions. Since joining the Loons in 2017 to help shore up

MNUFC's Michael Boxall, Dayne St. Clair named to MLS All-Star team

MNUFC's Michael Boxall, Dayne St. Clair named to MLS All-Star team

Longtime Loons center back Michael Boxall has been named to his first MLS All-Star team. He will be joined goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, who earns his second All-Star nod.

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Wood limps off as NZ qualify for 2026 World Cup

New Zealand qualified for the 2026 World Cup as veterans Michael Boxall and Kosta Barbarouses scored in a second-half burst to beat New Caledonia 3-0.

Minnesota United D Michael Boxall signs extension

Minnesota United D Michael Boxall signs extension

Minnesota United signed defender Michael Boxall to a contract extension through 2025 on Tuesday. The deal includes an option for 2026 for the 36-year-old captain and New Zealand international.

Minnesota United squeezes past Sporting Kansas City

Minnesota United squeezes past Sporting Kansas City

Michael Boxall and Tani Oluwaseyi scored first-half goals and Minnesota United held for a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

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