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The physical and emotional leader of the Loons' back line was called by his home country to join the national team for his second Olympic team appearance.
It is undetermined when Michael Boxall will temporarily leave the Loons to join the national squad. He has made more than 30 appearances for New Zealand's national team since his debut in 2011.
Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Zac MacMath's two-fisted punch attempt at a save hit Niko Hansen at the left post and bounced back into the open goal for the Loons' lone goal.
Pride swells abroad, but at least two Loons could miss substantial MLS time.
Copy shortlink: Minnesota United starting center back Bakaye Dibassy trained with his team in the rain Thursday during the Loons' bye week and is expected to make his season debut a week from Saturday at Real Salt Lake. He has not played these first six games because of a lingering thigh injury that was considered minor back during preseason. Without Dibassy, Brent Kallman and Jukka Raitala each has started in his place and coach Adrian Heath has noted the absence of Dibassy's presence and experience. "We're hoping so, barring anything where he wakes up tomorrow and fe...