Drake Callender
MIN
GK
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Oct 7, 1997 (28)
6'3"
194 lb
Minnesota UnitedConcedes late goal
Callender allowed a goal while making three saves during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Dallas.
Analysis: Callender allowed two second half goals including the game winner in the 84th minute of Wednesday's defeat. The keeper has allowed eight goals while combining for four saves over his last three starts. Callender and company head to St. Louis for their next match Saturday.
Disappointing Saturday
Callender made one save and allowed five goals, but also an own goal in Saturday's 5-4 defeat to Portland Timbers.
Analysis: Callender stopped just one of the five shots he faced during Saturday's loss and scored an own goal. Performances don't get much worse than that for a goalkeeper, as Callender did nothing to even slow down the Portland attack. In the end his own goal proved decisive in the one-goal loss.
Starting in Portland trip
Callender (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's meeting with Portland Timbers.
Analysis: Callender will continue to get the nod in goal over Alec Smir despite being forced off at half time the last time he appeared. Now that the starting keeper has avoided a severe issue, he should remain busy between the posts, looking to improve on his season average of 3.2 saves per game while retaining limited clean sheet chances against most opposition.
Leaves with injury Saturday
Callender was withdrawn at halftime after suffering an undisclosed injury in Saturday's clash against Orlando City.
Analysis: Callender was unable to return for the second half, making his status a primary concern for Minnesota. The goalkeeper has started in all possible league games this season, and his replacement Alec Smir saw action only in the Leagues Cup window in early August. For now, Callender is questionable until there's a clear diagnosis of his issue.
Fives saves in win
Callender recorded five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 5-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.
Analysis: Callender delivered an impressive performance in goal, with a penalty the only thing to beat him. He recorded five saves, four from inside the box and made three high claims. The outing brought his save tally to 24 across his last six games, having reached five or more saves in four of those matches. He will next face Orlando on Saturday.
Concedes two goals
Callender recorded one save and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat versus Atlanta United.
Analysis: Callender was woeful as the Loons fell to Atlanta, with the goalie making only a single save while allowing two goals. This is now a third straight game without a clean sheet for the goalie, staying at five this season. He will face San Jose on Saturday, likely to be a tough match.
Amazing effort in goal
Callender made seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Real Salt Lake.
Analysis: Callender let in a late goal due to a lapse from Minnesota's defenders but was exceptional overall in a 1-1 draw. He should theoretically face less pressure against Atlanta United, a team which has only managed to score 21 goals in 19 MLS games.
Concedes from the spot in 1-1 draw
Callender recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against San Diego FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th minute.
Analysis: Callender made one save as Minnesota drew 1-1 with San Diego in their second game after the World Cup break in the season. The goal he conceded came from the penalty spot, and the Minnesota keeper is still waiting on his first penalty save of the season.
Five saves in clean sheet
Callender kept a clean sheet while making five saves during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Vancouver.
Analysis: Callender helped Minnesota to a point by shutting out Vancouver on Saturday. The clean sheet was the first since April for the keeper as he's allowed three goals while and combining for 10 saves over his last three starts. Minnesota take on San Diego at home in their next contest.
Concedes twice in loss
Callender registered five saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Sporting Kansas City.
Analysis: Callender did make five saves but he gave up two goals in what ultimately was a one-goal defeat for Minnesota United. Things don't get much easier for the goalkeeper on Saturday as he'll face a Vancouver Whitecaps team which leads the Western Conference with 37 goals scored.
Holds on for draw
Callender allowed a goal while making no saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with RSL.
Analysis: Callender allowed the opening goal of the match in the 22nd minute but held RSL from there as Minnesota came from behind for a point. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for four saves over his last three starts. Minnesota head to Sporting KC in their first match following the World Cup.
Three saves in defeat
Callender had three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to New England Revolution.
Analysis: Callender was beaten twice in Saturday's 1-2 defeat at Gillette Stadium, first conceding Carles Gil's penalty, then left helpless in the second half when Luca Langoni fired a right-footed shot past his outstretched dive at the far post following a two-on-two counterattack. The American goalkeeper made several sharp interventions to keep his side in the match during a first half in which New England generated sustained pressure, but was let down by a defense that struggled against the hosts' transitions throughout. Callender has now conceded 21 goals, made 46 saves and kept four clean sheets across 14 MLS appearances this season, and will look to bounce back in the next match against Real Salt Lake.
Allows one goal in loss
Callender registered one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Aside from the goal he conceded, Callender had a relatively quiet game and was rarely troubled, finishing with just a single save that came from long range. The goalkeeper is now enduring his longest barren run without a clean sheet, going four consecutive games without one after an impressive start to the season that saw him keep four shutouts in the opening nine games. He will be hoping to put that right on Saturday against New England.
Three saves
Callender had three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Austin FC.
Analysis: Callender turned aside three of five Austin shots on goal Sunday as Minnesota dropped points from a winning position in a 2-2 draw. Across his last five starting appearances, the experienced keeper has made 14 saves and five clearances while conceding five times and recording two clean sheets. Callender's next opportunity to impress is likely to come Wednesday when Minnesota hosts Colorado.
Concedes twice in Saturday's win
Callender made one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win against Columbus Crew.
Analysis: Callendar conceded two goals Saturday, breaking a six-match streak without conceding multiple goals. He still secured a victory over Columbus though, thanks to his attack's productive day. Next up he faces Austin FC on Sunday, a side which has scored 14 goals through 10 matches this season.
Six saves in defeat
Callender made six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Los Angeles Football Club.
Analysis: Callender stood tall with six saves in Saturday's 1-0 MLS home loss to LAFC at Allianz Field, coming up with his top moment after the break when he denied Nathan Ordaz point-blank after the forward slipped in behind Minnesota's back line on a quick counter. The only shot that beat him came early, as David Martinez finished in the ninth minute from a tough angle following a slick three-man sequence that left the keeper with little chance given the pace and execution of the play. Callender has now started all 10 of Minnesota's MLS matches since arriving from Inter Miami, racking up 38 saves and four clean sheets, and he'll look to build on that in Saturday's matchup against Columbus Crew.
Shuts out Dallas
Callender kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Dallas.
Analysis: Callender helped Minnesota to all three points by blanking Dallas on Wednesday. The keeper has kept two straight clean sheets while allowing just one goal and combining for nine saves over his last three starts. Minnesota take on LAFC on Saturday.
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