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Michael Boxall (Minnesota United | USA)

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about 1 month ago
Niche Cache. Ummm...hopefully he's back for Minny soon.

Michael Boxall wasn’t involved in this game (vs Suramns's Portland). He’s yet to return to training with that adductor injury he’s been dealing with for a wee while now. Still no expected return date to speak of. At least with Boxy (as opposed to other current injuries like Libby Cacace and Sarpreet Singh) his league season isn’t about to end in a week or two, meaning he can take his time and still get his match fitness back before the World Cup. The Loons have been up and down without him but they’ve now won their last three and also progressed to the last sixteen of the US Open Cup.
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about 1 month ago
Still no Boxy as Minnesota travel to Dallas. No Troy Putt either.
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27 days ago
Minnesota lose 0-1. No Boxy. Boyd an unused sub for LAFC.

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22 days ago
Hopefully close to a playing return for Minny FC.

https://twitter.com/MNUFC/status/2050002646510027067
https://twitter.com/Twins/status/2050000037225120063
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22 days ago
coochiee wrote:
Hopefully close to a playing return for Minny FC.

https://twitter.com/MNUFC/status/2050002646510027067
 
Boxy’s first pitch@twins | #OneMN pic.twitter.com/lXSDaepgkc
— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) May 1, 2026 

https://twitter.com/Twins/status/2050000037225120063
 
A different kind of pitch tonight for Michael Boxall tonight! ⚽️@MNUFC pic.twitter.com/7qaKRo58T3
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) April 30, 2026 

He gets around Minnesota's other sporting codes doesn't he? The Vikings, the Timberwolves, and now the Twins.

Great ambassador and supporter of the city. 
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22 days ago
He's apparently a huge basketball fan. All up he must have been living in Nth America over 12 years?

That's with his US college time, season Vancouver Whitecaps and now long period at Minnesota. Certainly got a bit of an American accent these days. More than say Nellie who's been Stateside even longer. I think Boxy also has a NZ wife, while Nelsen acquired a US one. Funny how it's works. 

Cantabs less inclined to lose their NZ vowels??
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22 days ago
coochiee wrote:
He's apparently a huge basketball fan. All up he must have been living in Nth America over 12 years?

That's with his US college time, season Vancouver Whitecaps and now long period at Minnesota. Certainly got a bit of an American accent these days. More than say Nellie who's been Stateside even longer. I think Boxy also has a NZ wife, while Nelsen acquired a US one. Funny how it's works. 

Cantabs less inclined to lose their NZ vowels??
Well, they've already lost an eye....
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YoungHeartHM
22 days ago
coochiee wrote:
I think Boxy also has a NZ wife, while Nelsen acquired a US one. 

Makes it sound like Nelsen bought his wife.

Three for me, and two for them.

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22 days ago · edited 22 days ago · History
They met at Standford where apparently  pre becoming an item, a slightly tipsy Nellie got egged on at a College party to try approach Chelsea Clinton. A very large security guy said that ain’t happening 
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dunnix
21 days ago
Encouraging with Boxy on the pine.
Minny trail 1-0 at HT.
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21 days ago · edited 21 days ago · History
Boxall on at 75 mins (3-2) as Minny win 3-2.
Neco Triantis assist for the 3rd goal.
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13 days ago · edited 13 days ago · History
Boxy on the bench. 

Edit - Minny trail 0-1 at HT.
Kevin Yeboah has failed to convert two seperate penalty chances for the Loons!
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13 days ago
Boxy on at 82 mins (2-2) in a 2-2 draw.

James Rodriguez came on earlier in the 2nd half, and provided the assist for both Minny's goals.

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12 days ago
Highlights
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10 days ago
Good news Boxy back in the Minnesota starting lineup as they host the Rapids.

18 years old Lucas Herrington (ex Brissy Roar) who has instantly fitted into the MLS, starts for Colorado. He's a chance of Socceroos WC selection.
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10 days ago
Rapids lead 1-0 at HT.
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9 days ago · edited 9 days ago · History
Boxy off at HT. Hopefully just a tactical switch.
Looks like Minny started with a back 5 & 3 CBs

82 mins and Rapids still lead 1-0.

Edit - finishes a 0-1 loss for the Loons.
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9 days ago
From memory his Kiwi wife, is like a nutrition expert or something, so there is likely less chocolate in his fridge compared to mine.

But great to see he's in top shape.

https://twitter.com/thenichecache/status/2055037333188305123

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martinb
8 days ago · edited 8 days ago · History
coochiee wrote:
From memory his Kiwi wife, is like a nutrition expert or something, so there is likely less chocolate in his fridge compared to mine.

But great to see he's in top shape.

https://twitter.com/thenichecache/status/2055037333188305123
 
Coach Cameron Knowles on Michael Boxall:

“He doesn’t have an age, I don’t think, but he hit a new historic max speed the other day in training. Which is incredible, there are very few like him. He is the most professional person and player that I’ve ever seen.”#FlyingKiwis https://t.co/mM7aEsxQfe
— The Niche Cache (@thenichecache) May 14, 2026 


 
Too late to try him at RB once again? 
Doesn’t quite shoot like Sakai, but otherwise has all the same athleticism! 

I hope he shows his best at a World Cup because he’s had a couple of dazzling games in white of late, and if he’s not quite up there with Wood, he’s not very far behind in terms of his ability to impact a game.


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7 days ago · edited 7 days ago · History
Boxall starts start, as Minny trail 1-0 after 5 mins.

Edit - 1-1 at HT.
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