Marcus Caldeira
MIN
CF
Poacher
Oct 14, 2004 (21)
Right
6'1"
Minnesota UnitedNets brace in loss
Caldeira scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-4 defeat against Portland Timbers.
Analysis: Caldeira scored two goals during one of the most ridiculous high-scoring matches of the MLS campaign. Neither side showed any semblance of defensive solidity and Caldeira made the absolute most of it. This was an all-out goalfest right from the start. Caldeira will hope to build on this, though few matches are likely to be as raucous as this one was.
Proving worth in lineup
Caldeira scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Orlando City SC.
Analysis: After sitting out most of Minnesota United's 2026 season, Caldeira finishes August as a staple of the team, having logged four appearances (three starts) with back-to-back-to-back starts to cap off the month. He has earned the nominations after finishing his four appearances with three G/A, two goals and one assist, as Kelvin Yeboah's strike partner.
First senior goal with Minnesota
Caldeira scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 5-1 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.
Analysis: Caldeira formed a strong partnership with Kelvin Yeboah, with the pair combining for three of the team's five goals. The forward made just his second start, having started in midweek action, marking only his fourth appearance for the senior team. Across his last three games, he has contributed one goal and one assist from four shots and one chance created.
Timely assist in draw
Caldeira assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Real Salt Lake.
Analysis: Caldeira's header off a clearance from goalkeeper Drake Callender was on point, allowing Joaquin Pereyra to make a run and get a touch past Rafael for Minnesota's goal. The forward might get more run off the bench against Atlanta United and it's a good matchup, as the team is last in the Eastern Conference with a minus-13 goal differential.
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