Former Loons manager Adrian Heath reflected on the Danladi selection during an interview with the Pioneer Press in December. At the time, Ebobisse, who had left Duke early, had briefly trained with MNUFC during its final season in the North American Soccer League in 2016. The Loons were encouraged by what they saw.

Left wingback Joseph Rosales is estimated to be out for two to three weeks, head coach Eric Ramsay told reporters Tuesday. The 24-year-old Honduran produced seven primary assists, played the second-most minutes on the team last season (2,399) and was rewarded with a contract extension through 2027.