This weekend: MLS showdowns, a massive USL reunion, and high-stakes La Liga action

Get your screens ready, because this weekend’s slate of former Loons action is absolutely stacked. We’ve got massive head-to-head matchups across Major League Soccer, highlighted by Dayne St. Clair attempting to shut down Caden Clark when Inter Miami visits D.C. United. Also, Tyler Miller will face a tough test against Christian Ramirez and Joseph Rosales when Charlotte FC hosts Austin FC.

Meanwhile, down in the USL Championship, an epic Minnesota United family reunion is set for Sunday, where Brooklyn FC’s Kayne Rizvanovich welcomes an Indy Eleven squad completely loaded with former Loons, including Sean McAuley, Eric Dick, Jack Blake, and newly signed Loïc Mesanvi. Plus, with Tani Oluwaseyi and Kervin Arriaga taking the pitch in Spain’s top flight, and Robin Lod going toe-to-toe with the Columbus Crew, there is no shortage of premium football to consume over the next few days.

Friday, March 6

Thomás Chacón: midday action in Switzerland

Chacón and FC Aarau hit the road for a Swiss Challenge League clash to kick off the weekend’s action.

Teams and competition: Étoile Carouge vs. FC Aarau (Swiss Challenge League)
Date and time: Friday, March 6 at 1:15 pm CST
Location: Carouge, Switzerland (Stade de la Fontenette)
Former Loons: Thomás Chacón
How to watch in Minnesota: OneFootball / Elevensports

Wessel Speel: Friday afternoon in Ireland

Speel looks to secure a result for Shelbourne as they host St Patrick’s Athletic in League of Ireland play.

Teams and competition: Shelbourne vs. St Patrick’s Athl. (League of Ireland Premier Division)
Date and time: Friday, March 6 at 2:00 pm CST
Location: Dublin, Ireland (Tolka Park)
Former Loons: Wessel Speel
How to watch in Minnesota: LOITV

Cruz, Gleadle, and Niang: USL Championship action

This trio of former Loons will aim to make an impact on the road as Louisville City travels to face Lexington.

Teams and competition: Lexington vs. Louisville City (USL Championship)
Date and time: Friday, March 6 at 6:30 pm CST
Location: Lexington, Kentucky, USA (Toyota Stadium)
Former Loons: Allan Cruz, Danny Gleadle, Amadou Niang
How to watch in Minnesota: ESPN+

Emanuel Reynoso: Friday night lights in Colombia

The former Loons maestro will look to pull the strings in the midfield for Deportivo Cali as they take on Once Caldas.

Teams and competition: Deportivo Cali vs. Once Caldas (Categoría Primera A)
Date and time: Friday, March 6 at 7:30 pm CST
Location: Palmira, Colombia (Estadio Deportivo Cali)
Former Loons: Emanuel Reynoso
How to watch in Minnesota: Fanatiz / ViX

Hoyeon Jung: late night kickoff in Korea

For the night owls, tune in late to catch Hoyeon Jung featuring for Suwon Bluewings on the road.

Teams and competition: Paju Citizen vs. Suwon Bluewings (K League 2)
Date and time: Friday, March 6 at 11:00 pm CST
Location: Paju, South Korea (Paju Stadium)
Former Loons: Hoyeon Jung
How to watch in Minnesota: K League TV

Saturday, March 7

Victor Eriksson: early morning in Sweden

Start your Saturday early as Eriksson anchors the Hammarby FF backline in Svenska Cupen group stage action.

Teams and competition: Hammarby FF vs. Osters IF (Svenska Cupen)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 6:00 am CST
Location: Stockholm, Sweden (Tele2 Arena)
Former Loons: Victor Eriksson
How to watch in Minnesota: Local Swedish streaming

Adrien Hunou: breakfast football in France

Hunou will look to get on the scoresheet for Clermont Foot as they battle Estac Troyes in Ligue 2.

Teams and competition: Estac Troyes vs. Clermont Foot (Ligue 2)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 am CST
Location: Troyes, France (Stade de l’Aube)
Former Loons: Adrien Hunou
How to watch in Minnesota: beIN SPORTS

Rasmus Schüller: holding down the midfield in Denmark

Schüller brings his veteran presence to Vendsyssel FF for a Danish 2nd Division matchup against Brabrand.

Teams and competition: Vendsyssel FF vs. Brabrand (Danish 2nd Division)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 am CST
Location: Hjørring, Denmark (Nord Energi Arena)
Former Loons: Rasmus Schüller
How to watch in Minnesota: Viaplay / Local Danish Broadcast

Molik Khan: morning action in Slovakia

Khan and AS Trencin hit the road to take on FK Košice in the Fortuna Liga.

Teams and competition: FK Košice vs. AS Trencin (Fortuna Liga)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 8:30 am CST
Location: Košice, Slovakia (Košická futbalová aréna)
Former Loons: Molik Khan
How to watch in Minnesota: Voyo / Local Slovak streaming

Ethan Bristow: pushing up the flank for Tranmere

Bristow will look to create chances from the wide areas as Tranmere hosts Oldham.

Teams and competition: Tranmere vs. Oldham (League Two)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 9:00 am CST
Location: Birkenhead, England (Prenton Park)
Former Loons: Ethan Bristow
How to watch in Minnesota: iFollow

Sam Nicholson: Scottish Premiership clash

Nicholson and Motherwell take to the road for an away match against Dundee.

Teams and competition: Dundee vs. Motherwell (Scottish Premiership)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 9:00 am CST
Location: Dundee, Scotland (Dens Park)
Former Loons: Sam Nicholson
How to watch in Minnesota: Motherwell TV / Paramount+ (select matches)

Kervin Arriaga: midday clash in Spain

Arriaga aims to control the center of the park as Levante faces off against Girona in La Liga action.

Teams and competition: Levante vs. Girona (La Liga)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 9:15 am CST
Location: Valencia, Spain (Estadi Ciutat de València)
Former Loons: Kervin Arriaga
How to watch in Minnesota: ESPN+

Francisco Calvo: Saudi Pro League showdown

Calvo anchors the defense for Al-Ettifaq in a high-profile matchup against Al Shabab.

Teams and competition: Al-Ettifaq vs. Al Shabab (Saudi Pro League)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 1:00 pm CST
Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia (Al Ettifaq Club Stadium)
Former Loons: Francisco Calvo
How to watch in Minnesota: FOX Soccer Plus / FOX Sports App

José Leitón: action in Costa Rica

Leitón features for AD Sarchí as they take on Inter San Carlos domestically.

Teams and competition: AD Sarchí vs. Inter San Carlos (Liga de Ascenso)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 1:00 pm CST
Location: Sarchí, Costa Rica (Estadio Eliécer Pérez Conejo)
Former Loons: José Leitón
How to watch in Minnesota: TD+ / Local Costa Rican streaming

Greg Ranjitsingh: afternoon MLS action

Ranjitsingh and New York City FC host Orlando City SC in a highly anticipated Eastern Conference matchup.

Teams and competition: New York City FC vs. Orlando City SC (Major League Soccer)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 1:30 pm CST
Location: New York, New York, USA (Yankee Stadium/Citi Field)
Former Loons: Greg Ranjitsingh
How to watch in Minnesota: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Kevin Molino: orchestrating the attack in Trinidad

Molino looks to pull the strings for Defence Force as they host Point Fortin.

Teams and competition: Defence Force vs. Point Fortin (TT Premier Football League)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 pm CST
Location: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (Hasely Crawford Stadium)
Former Loons: Kevin Molino
How to watch in Minnesota: FIFA+ / Local regional streaming

Luis Amarilla: leading the line for Cerro Porteno

Amarilla looks to find the back of the net as Cerro Porteno goes on the road against Club Guarani.

Teams and competition: Club Guarani vs. Cerro Porteno (Paraguayan Primera Division)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 3:30 pm CST
Location: Asunción, Paraguay (Estadio Rogelio Livieres)
Former Loons: Luis Amarilla
How to watch in Minnesota: Tigo Sports / Fanatiz

Caden Clark and Dayne St. Clair: Eastern Conference showdown

Clark’s playmaking will test St. Clair’s shot-stopping ability as D.C. United hosts Inter Miami.

Teams and competition: D.C. United vs. Inter Miami CF (Major League Soccer)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 3:30 pm CST
Location: Washington, D.C., USA (Audi Field)
Former Loons: Caden Clark, Dayne St. Clair
How to watch in Minnesota: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Alan Benítez: back on the flank for Libertad

Following a stellar debut, Benítez looks to keep the momentum going as Libertad hosts Sportivo Luqueno.

Teams and competition: Libertad Asuncion vs. Sportivo Luqueno (Paraguayan Primera Division)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 5:30 pm CST
Location: Asunción, Paraguay (Estadio Tigo La Huerta)
Former Loons: Alan Benítez
How to watch in Minnesota: Tigo Sports / Fanatiz

James Musa: evening USL League One action

Musa brings his veteran leadership to Fort Wayne as they travel to face Naples.

Teams and competition: Naples vs. Fort Wayne (USL League One)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 6:00 pm CST
Location: Naples, Florida, USA (Paradise Coast Sports Complex)
Former Loons: James Musa
How to watch in Minnesota: ESPN+

Kemar Lawrence and Finn McRobb: head-to-head in League One

Lawrence’s Westchester SC faces off against McRobb and One Knoxville.

Teams and competition: Westchester SC vs. One Knoxville (USL League One)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 6:00 pm CST
Location: Mount Vernon, New York, USA (The Stadium at Memorial Field)
Former Loons: Kemar Lawrence, Finn McRobb
How to watch in Minnesota: ESPN+

Robin Lod: sparking the Fire against the Crew

Lod and the Chicago Fire head to Columbus to take on the reigning champions in a tough road matchup.

Teams and competition: Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 6:30 pm CST
Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA (Lower.com Field)
Former Loons: Robin Lod
How to watch in Minnesota: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Montali and González: Earthquakes hit the road

The San Jose Earthquakes duo look to secure an away result against the Philadelphia Union.

Teams and competition: Philadelphia Union vs. San Jose Earthquakes (Major League Soccer)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 6:30 pm CST
Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA (Subaru Park)
Former Loons: John Montali, Jonathan González
How to watch in Minnesota: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Tyler Miller, Christian Ramirez, and Joseph Rosales: an MLS clash in Charlotte

Goalkeeper Tyler Miller looks to shut down the visiting Austin FC attack featuring Ramirez and Rosales.

Teams and competition: Charlotte FC vs. Austin FC (Major League Soccer)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 6:30 pm CST
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA (Bank of America Stadium)
Former Loons: Tyler Miller, Christian Ramirez, Joseph Rosales
How to watch in Minnesota: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Britton Fischer: on loan and ready for action

Fischer looks to make his mark with Hartford Athletic as they travel to take on Sporting JAX.

Teams and competition: Sporting JAX vs. Hartford Athletic (USL Championship)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 6:30 pm CST
Location: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Former Loons: Britton Fischer
How to watch in Minnesota: ESPN+

Samuel Shashoua: midfield engine for Birmingham Legion

Shashoua and Birmingham Legion host the Tampa Bay Rowdies in an Eastern Conference tilt.

Teams and competition: Birmingham Legion vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL Championship)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 pm CST
Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA (Protective Stadium)
Former Loons: Samuel Shashoua
How to watch in Minnesota: ESPN+

Miguel Tapias: defending the colors in Liga MX

Tapias helps anchor the defense for Guadalajara Chivas in a massive away clash against Atlas.

Teams and competition: Atlas vs. Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 7:05 pm CST
Location: Guadalajara, Mexico (Estadio Jalisco)
Former Loons: Miguel Tapias
How to watch in Minnesota: TUDN / Univision / ViX

Sang-bin Jeong and Hassani Dotson: St. Louis meets Seattle

Jeong brings the speed for St. Louis City while Dotson controls the midfield for the visiting Sounders.

Teams and competition: St. Louis City vs. Seattle Sounders (Major League Soccer)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 pm CST
Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA (CITYPARK)
Former Loons: Sang-bin Jeong, Hassani Dotson
How to watch in Minnesota: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Curt Calov: San Antonio hosts Phoenix

Calov and San Antonio aim to protect their home turf against Phoenix Rising.

Teams and competition: San Antonio FC vs. Phoenix Rising (USL Championship)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 pm CST
Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA (Toyota Field)
Former Loons: Curt Calov
How to watch in Minnesota: ESPN+

Alejandro Bran: LD Alajuelense on the road

Bran continues his strong run of form in the midfield as Alajuelense visits San Carlos.

Teams and competition: San Carlos vs. LD Alajuelense (Costa Rica Primera Division)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 8:00 pm CST
Location: Ciudad Quesada, Costa Rica (Estadio Carlos Ugalde Álvarez)
Former Loons: Alejandro Bran
How to watch in Minnesota: FUTV / Regional Streaming

Kevin Partida and Rory O’Driscoll: late night USL action

Partida and Orange County SC host O’Driscoll and the Las Vegas Lights.

Teams and competition: Orange County SC vs. Las Vegas Lights (USL Championship)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 9:00 pm CST
Location: Irvine, California, USA (Championship Soccer Stadium)
Former Loons: Kevin Partida, Rory O’Driscoll
How to watch in Minnesota: ESPN+

Eric Miller, Alejandro Zendejas, and Aziel Jackson: Pacific Northwest rivalry

Miller holds down the defense for Portland as they host the Whitecaps duo of Zendejas and Jackson.

Teams and competition: Portland Timbers vs. Vancouver Whitecaps (Major League Soccer)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 9:30 pm CST
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA (Providence Park)
Former Loons: Eric Miller, Alejandro Zendejas, Aziel Jackson
How to watch in Minnesota: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Miguel Ibarra: Batman returns to the pitch

Ibarra features for AV Alta FC as they host the Richmond Kickers in League One play.

Teams and competition: AV Alta FC vs. Richmond Kickers (USL League One)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 9:30 pm CST
Location: Lancaster, California, USA (Lancaster Municipal Stadium)
Former Loons: Miguel Ibarra
How to watch in Minnesota: ESPN+

Mender García: late night action in K League 2

The newly signed Colombian forward will be looking to make an impact on the road against Seongnam FC.

Teams and competition: Seongnam FC vs. Cheongju FC (K League 2)
Date and time: Saturday, March 7 at 11:00 pm CST
Location: Seongnam, South Korea (Tancheon Sports Complex)
Former Loons: Mender García
How to watch in Minnesota: K League TV

Sunday, March 8

Mikael Marques: early action in the Svenska Cupen

Marques and Djurgardens IF take on IF Brommapojkarna to start your Sunday.

Teams and competition: Djurgardens IF vs. IF Brommapojkarna (Svenska Cupen)
Date and time: Sunday, March 8 at 7:00 am CST
Location: Stockholm, Sweden (Tele2 Arena)
Former Loons: Mikael Marques
How to watch in Minnesota: Local Swedish streaming

Emmanuel Iwe: taking the pitch in Germany

Iwe looks to make his mark as Waldhof Mannheim hosts Havelse in the 3. Liga.

Teams and competition: Waldhof Mannheim vs. Havelse (3. Liga)
Date and time: Sunday, March 8 at 7:30 am CST
Location: Mannheim, Germany (Carl-Benz-Stadion)
Former Loons: Emmanuel Iwe
How to watch in Minnesota: MagentaSport / OneFootball

Tani Oluwaseyi: La Liga Sunday

Oluwaseyi and Villarreal aim to secure three points at home against Elche.

Teams and competition: Villarreal vs. Elche (La Liga)
Date and time: Sunday, March 8 at 8:00 am CST
Location: Villarreal, Spain (Estadio de la Cerámica)
Former Loons: Tani Oluwaseyi
How to watch in Minnesota: ESPN+

Johan Venegas: navigating the injury return

Venegas hopes to be fit to feature as CS Cartagines hosts Puntarenas FC.

Teams and competition: CS Cartagines vs. Puntarenas FC (Costa Rica Primera Division)
Date and time: Sunday, March 8 at 12:00 pm CST
Location: Cartago, Costa Rica (Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza)
Former Loons: Johan Venegas
How to watch in Minnesota: FUTV / Regional Streaming

Matúš Kmeť: midfield shift in Slovakia

Kmeť and Dunajska Streda look to bounce back in domestic play against Podbrezová.

Teams and competition: Dunajska Streda vs. Podbrezová (Fortuna Liga)
Date and time: Sunday, March 8 at 12:00 pm CST
Location: Dunajská Streda, Slovakia (MOL Aréna)
Former Loons: Matúš Kmeť
How to watch in Minnesota: Voyo / Local Slovak streaming

Mason Toye: leading the attack for Ingolstadt

Toye aims to find the back of the net as FC Ingolstadt 04 takes on Verl.

Teams and competition: FC Ingolstadt 04 vs. Verl (3. Liga)
Date and time: Sunday, March 8 at 1:30 pm CST
Location: Ingolstadt, Germany (Audi Sportpark)
Former Loons: Mason Toye
How to watch in Minnesota: MagentaSport / OneFootball

Moses Nyeman: MLS Next Pro action

Nyeman dictates the tempo for Columbus Crew 2 as they host New York City II.

Teams and competition: Columbus Crew 2 vs. New York City II (MLS Next Pro)
Date and time: Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 pm CST
Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA (Historic Crew Stadium)
Former Loons: Moses Nyeman
How to watch in Minnesota: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Kayne Rizvanovich and the Indy Eleven contingent: the ultimate USL reunion

Brooklyn FC hosts Indy Eleven, which boasts a strong Minnesota connection led by Sean McAuley, Eric Dick, Jack Blake, and Loïc Mesanvi.

Teams and competition: Brooklyn FC vs. Indy Eleven (USL Championship)
Date and time: Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 pm CST
Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA (Maimonides Park)
Former Loons: Kayne Rizvanovich, Sean McAuley, Eric Dick, Jack Blake, Loïc Mesanvi
How to watch in Minnesota: ESPN+ / CBS Sports Network

Raheem Edwards: Sunday night in Cincinnati

Edwards and Toronto FC head to Ohio to battle FC Cincinnati.

Teams and competition: FC Cincinnati vs. Toronto FC (Major League Soccer)
Date and time: Sunday, March 8 at 6:00 pm CST
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (TQL Stadium)
Former Loons: Raheem Edwards
How to watch in Minnesota: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Weah and Dunbar: Atlanta United 2 duo

Patrick Weah and Cameron Dunbar feature for Atlanta United 2 against Carolina Core.

Teams and competition: Atlanta United 2 vs. Carolina Core (MLS Next Pro)
Date and time: Sunday, March 8 at 6:00 pm CST
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia, USA (Fifth Third Bank Stadium)
Former Loons: Patrick Weah, Cameron Dunbar
How to watch in Minnesota: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Alexis Fariña: Sunday evening in Paraguay

Close out the weekend with Fariña as 2 de Mayo travels to face Rubio NU.

Teams and competition: Rubio NU vs. 2 de Mayo (Paraguayan Division Intermedia)
Date and time: Sunday, March 8 at 6:30 pm CST
Location: Asunción, Paraguay (Estadio La Arboleda)
Former Loons: Alexis Fariña
How to watch in Minnesota: Tigo Sports / Fanatiz