Quintero chases Copa Sudamericana glory and former Loons clash in Costa Rica to highlight the midweek slate
The weekend may be over, but the action isn’t slowing down. If you need a soccer fix to get you through the workweek, our former Loons have you covered with a loaded midweek slate featuring massive cup ties and a highly anticipated head-to-head clash.
The marquee matchup of the midweek arrives on Tuesday night down in Costa Rica. Former Minnesota United teammates Alejandro Bran and Johan Venegas will see their clubs square off under the lights as LD Alajuelense hosts CS Cartagines in a crucial Primera División showdown.
If continental tournaments are more your speed, Wednesday brings a massive dose of Copa Sudamericana action. Darwin Quintero leads Millonarios into a high-stakes battle against Atlético Nacional, while Romario Ibarra and Deportivo Cuenca host Libertad in another massive tie. Add in some knockout-round drama in the Slovak Cup for Matúš Kmeť, a Svenska Cupen tilt for Victor Eriksson, and a heavy dose of European league play, and you have plenty of reasons to keep your streaming apps open this week.
Here is your complete guide to tracking former Loons across the globe this Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:
Monday, March 2
Eriksson and Hammarby FF face Örebro SK
Victor Eriksson will aim to help anchor the backline for Hammarby FF as they hit the road for a Monday Svenska Cupen matchup against Örebro SK.
- Teams involved and type of competition: Örebro SK vs. Hammarby FF (Svenska Cupen)
- Date and time: Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CST
- Location: Örebro, Sweden (Behrn Arena)
- Former Loon: Victor Eriksson
- How to watch in Minnesota: Check regional streaming listings
Tuesday, March 3
Bristow and Tranmere Rovers face Newport County
Ethan Bristow is expected to remain sidelined with a hamstring injury as Tranmere Rovers hit the road for a League Two clash against Newport County.
- Teams involved and type of competition: Newport County vs. Tranmere Rovers (League Two)
- Date and time: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. CST
- Location: Newport, Wales (Rodney Parade)
- Former Loon: Ethan Bristow
- How to watch in Minnesota: iFollow / Paramount+
Ábila and Estudiantes de Río Cuarto face Sarmiento Junín
Ramón Ábila will look to find the back of the net as Estudiantes de Río Cuarto travels to take on Sarmiento Junín.
- Teams involved and type of competition: Sarmiento Junín vs. Estudiantes de Río Cuarto (Liga Profesional de Fútbol)
- Date and time: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CST
- Location: Junín, Argentina (Estadio Eva Perón)
- Former Loon: Ramón Ábila
- How to watch in Minnesota: Paramount+ / Fanatiz / AFA Play
Bran and Venegas’ clubs face off as LD Alajuelense hosts CS Cartagines
Alejandro Bran will look to command the midfield for LD Alajuelense, though an on-pitch reunion with Johan Venegas is unlikely, as Venegas recently missed time due to injury for CS Cartagines.
- Teams involved and type of competition: LD Alajuelense vs. CS Cartagines (Primera División)
- Date and time: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. CST
- Location: Alajuela, Costa Rica (Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto)
- Former Loons: Alejandro Bran, Johan Venegas
- How to watch in Minnesota: Check regional streaming listings
Wednesday, March 4
Kmeť and Dunajska Streda face FK Košice
Matúš Kmeť is set to feature out wide for Dunajska Streda as they travel for a quarterfinal clash in the Slovak Cup against FK Košice.
- Teams involved and type of competition: FK Košice vs. Dunajska Streda (Slovak Cup)
- Date and time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST
- Location: Košice, Slovakia (Košická futbalová aréna)
- Former Loon: Matúš Kmeť
- How to watch in Minnesota: Check regional streaming listings
Toye and FC Ingolstadt 04 face MSV Duisburg
Mason Toye is expected to miss out due to an ongoing knee injury as FC Ingolstadt 04 hosts MSV Duisburg in the 3. Liga.
- Teams involved and type of competition: FC Ingolstadt 04 vs. MSV Duisburg (3. Liga)
- Date and time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CST
- Location: Ingolstadt, Germany (Audi Sportpark)
- Former Loon: Mason Toye
- How to watch in Minnesota: Check regional streaming listings
Iwe and Waldhof Mannheim face Rot-Weiß Essen
Emmanuel Iwe seeks to terrorize the opposition’s fullbacks as Waldhof Mannheim battles Rot-Weiß Essen in a midweek 3. Liga encounter.
- Teams involved and type of competition: Rot-Weiß Essen vs. Waldhof Mannheim (3. Liga)
- Date and time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CST
- Location: Essen, Germany (Stadion an der Hafenstrasse)
- Former Loon: Emmanuel Iwe
- How to watch in Minnesota: Check regional streaming listings
Molino and Defence Force face Phoenix
Kevin Molino will likely be unavailable as he continues to manage a hamstring issue, but Defence Force will still look to secure a result against Phoenix in a midweek TT Premier Football League encounter.
- Teams involved and type of competition: Phoenix vs. Defence Force (TT Premier Football League)
- Date and time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST
- Location: Mount Irvine, Trinidad and Tobago (Montgomery Recreation Ground)
- Former Loon: Kevin Molino
- How to watch in Minnesota: Check regional streaming listings
Quintero and Millonarios face Atlético Nacional
Darwin Quintero will look to unlock the defense as Millonarios hit the road for a high-stakes Copa Sudamericana clash against Atlético Nacional.
- Teams involved and type of competition: Atlético Nacional vs. Millonarios (Copa Sudamericana)
- Date and time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. CST
- Location: Medellín, Colombia (Estadio Atanasio Girardot)
- Former Loon: Darwin Quintero
- How to watch in Minnesota: beIN Sports / Fanatiz
Ibarra and Deportivo Cuenca host Libertad
Romario Ibarra aims to use his pace on the wings to create scoring opportunities for Deportivo Cuenca as they defend their home stadium against Libertad in Copa Sudamericana action.
- Teams involved and type of competition: Deportivo Cuenca vs. Libertad (Copa Sudamericana)
- Date and time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. CST
- Location: Cuenca, Ecuador (Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar)
- Former Loon: Romario Ibarra
- How to watch in Minnesota: beIN Sports / Fanatiz
Thursday, March 5
- No matches involving former Loons
