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# Knee injury keeps Smir out of Minnesota United squad

Alec Smir is absent from the Minnesota United FC squad due to a knee injury since 11 October, with his return expected on 15 October.

[Youssef Darwish](https://riyadaty.com/en/author/youssef-darwish-4) Editor Published 13 October 2026، 07:17 ، updated 22:07 Saudi time

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Knee injury keeps Smir out of Minnesota United squad

[Alec Smir](https://riyadaty.com/en/player/alec-smir-179) is missing from the [Minnesota United FC](https://riyadaty.com/en/team/minnesota-united-fc-495) squad due to injury, after sustaining a knee injury.

The player's absence began on 11 October 2026, and he is expected to return to action on 15 October 2026.

Minnesota United FC await a clash with Colorado Rapids in round 29 of the 2026 Major League Soccer season.

The match will be held at Colorado Rapids' ground, kicking off at 04:30 Damascus time on 15 October 2026.

Apple TV will broadcast the match.

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