MLS winners and losers: Rodriguez and Sargent debut, concerns for Son

Week 4 of MLS brought several high-profile debuts but mixed results. James Rodríguez finally took the field for Minnesota United, yet the Loons remain off the boil after losing Eric Ramsay to West Brom over the offseason — he is available again — and have conceded 11 goals in four matches, leaving pressure on manager Cameron Knowles.

Petar Musa stole the headlines with a hat-trick to earn a 3-3 draw for FC Dallas against San Diego FC, bringing his tally to five goals in four games. His hot start has attracted overseas interest and, if it continues, could make him a summer transfer target. Josh Sargent made his Toronto FC debut at BMO Field, coming off the bench and creating immediate chances despite a few misses as the match finished 1-1.

With limited time training, he already looked to fit into Robin Fraser’s side, and his arrival restored a tangible buzz around the club as expectations rise.

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