Overview
- The Loons announced Knowles' promotion on Monday, coinciding with the first day of training in Blaine and one day after Ramsay was appointed at West Bromwich Albion.
- Knowles advanced from video analyst to MNUFC2 head coach and 2024 interim boss (2-0-1) before serving as Ramsay’s assistant, following nine years coaching in Portland and an eight-year MLS playing career.
- Veterans Wil Trapp and Michael Boxall publicly backed the move, and the club formally introduced Knowles on Tuesday.
- Minnesota will train locally before heading to Irvine, California, with the season opener set for Feb. 21 at Austin FC.
- Roster changes include Robin Lod joining Chicago Fire and Dayne St. Clair moving to Inter Miami, while Tomás Chancalay and goalkeeper Drake Callender arrive; former U.S. international Josh Wolff joins as top assistant.